Join our Mindful Hearts Teen Support Group
Join our dedicated online support group for our teenage patients ages 12-18 with a lifelong cardiac diagnosis to connect, learn from and support each other in their respective journeys in life.
This program will reconvene in February 2025, stay turned for more information to come. In the meantime, feel free to email us.
Family Resources
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Questions to Ask Your Pediatric Cardiologist
Referred to cardiology for the first time? We have prepared a list of questions to help you talk with your cardiologist about your child's care.
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Social Work Services in the Heart Center
Children’s National Heart Center has both outpatient and inpatient social workers to support your entire family during your child’s stay and follow up care.
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Visual Supports and Resources
Whether your child is coming to the hospital for a procedure or just having a follow-up appointment, our Autism Behavioral Consult team has resources for you to share with your child to prepare them for their care experience.
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Inpatient and Hospital Stays
We have resources to support you during your child's hospital stay, whether it is just a couple of days or an extended time. From resources to help prepare your child for a surgery to a variety of amenities and services, we are here to support whatever needs you may have.
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Chaplaincy Services
Clinically trained on-call chaplains are available to patients, families and staff 24/7 for support, education, ritual and consultation.
Detecting Congenital Heart Disease with Pulse Ox
Pulse ox imagery is a simple, painless, inexpensive way to detect critical congenital heart disease and improve outcomes. Watch this video to learn about its importance and see how it saves lives.
Send Us Your Imaging Exams
Children's National Hospital makes it easy for patients, families and referring physicians to electronically exchange medical images and other health-related records with our providers before your initial consultation or follow-up visit. Learn more about this secure HIPAA-compliant service.