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Coming from a family of medical professionals, today’s #PeopleofChildrens feature was destined to be! Meet Dr. Ian Hovis, one of our rock star #cardiologists! ❤️Growing up, Dr. Hovis always knew he wanted to be in the medical field with his mom working as a pediatric cardiology nurse and his dad a pharmacist. His grandparents were medical professionals, too! “I was always interested in science, but when I went to college I had the opportunity to open my mind and explore other ways of thinking.” Dr. Hovis double majored in national science and film during his undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin. “That was a fun opportunity to explore how an artist approaches a problem versus a scientist.” After completing his residency at Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, Dr. Hovis came to Children’s National for a cardiology fellowship and is now an attending doctor. 🏥His favorite part about his job is the patients he gets to treat. “The diversity really drew me to Children’s because not only do we get to treat the children in the area but children from all over the world, while still being at a top hospital” ❤️Thanks for all you are doing for our patients, Dr. Hovis. You rock!#PeopleofChildrens #heartsatchildrens #HeartMonth #cardiology #pediatrics #kidshealth #hearthealth #ff #FeelGoodFriday

#TBT to #MindfulnessMonday ​“We either make ourselves miserable or we make ourselves strong,the amount of work is the same.” - ​Carlos CastanedaYou have the choice ​of​ how you want to approach each moment! #Swipeleft for more! #GROWUPSTRONGER #HeartMonth #mindfulnessmonday #heartsandminds #cardiology #pediatrics #kidshealth #hearthealth

“Our 20 week sonogram showed that something was wrong," says Carolyn, mom of 3-year-old Charlie. After hearing those words and receiving an incorrect diagnosis from a local hospital, Carolyn was referred to Children’s National, where she learned that her baby boy would be born with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome #HLHS.“Dr. Donofrio was extremely reassuring when she told us that there is no reason why we shouldn’t be able to take home a healthy kid,” says Carolyn. “That’s when my perspective of his condition changed for the better.” 😄Charlie’s treatment included prenatal monitoring and three open heart surgeries after he was born.While Charlie’s condition is limiting, it doesn’t stop him from enjoying everyday activities. Some of Charlie’s favorite activities include playing with his friends, creating art projects 🖍🖌and baking cookies 🍪#HeartMonth #HeartsatChildrens #Heartwarrior #Zipperstrong