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We're glad you found us!  Whether you've received a new diagnosis or you've been around the "heart world" for a while, we hope you'll find our site helpful.

 

Our site has two sections, one public and one secure.  If you are a parent wishing to connect to other parents or want to be more involved with Palmetto Hearts, we encourage you to request access to the secure area.

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What is a congenital heart defect?

A "CHD" is a structural malformation of the heart that is present at birth.  There are no known causes or cures.  Nearly 50% of patients with CHD must undergo invasive heart surgery to survive.  In South Carolina all surgeries to correct congenital heart defects are undergone at the Medical University of South Carolina.

 

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 Saturday, February 6th from 1pm to 5pm

The Inn at USC www.innatusc.com

1619 Pendleton Street, Columbia, SC 29201

 

*Mrs. Kim Russell; Adult CHD Survivor, as our keynote speaker, Mrs. Russell will be sharing her personal experiences and inspirational story.

 

 *Dr. David Gregg IV; Assistant Professor of Medicine at MUSC, "Transition of Care from Childhood to Adulthood" 

 

*Dr. David Malpass; Pediatric Cardiologist at GHS, "Sports and Physical Activities"

  

*Ms. Morgan Ford; Child Life Specialist at MUSC, "Well Being of Patient and Family when Coping with Surgery or Hospitalization"

 

We will also host a physician’s rountable discussion with Drs. Geoffrey Forbus, David Malpass, and Osborne Shuler.  They will be answering presubmitted questions, so be sure to send yours to Margaret! 

 

 Our conference is free thanks to our generous sponsors:

Fred and Rose Sheheen, Columbia, SC

Women Physician Associates, Cola, SC

University Medical Group - Pediatric Cardiology, Greenville, SC

 

We look forward to seeing you there!  

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Support the Congenital Heart Futures Act

HR 1570

Click our link at the left

for more info!

 

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Non-discriminatory Policy:

Our services are available to anyone affected by a Congenital Heart Defect and their immediate family. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, religious affiliation, socio-economic status, or disability.



Medical Disclaimer:

The information contained on this web site is presented for the purpose of congenital heart defect support and awareness. Nothing contained on this web site should be construed nor is intended to be used for medical diagnosis or treatment. It should not be used in place of the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider. Should you have any health care related questions, please call or see your physician or other qualified health care provider promptly. You should never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this web site.

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