Johns Hopkins Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center

04/20/2026

Registration is now open for Brainy Ridge Inc.'s Heart Camp on July 5-11, 2026! ❤️

Heart Camp offers children and teens with heart conditions a seven-day, six-night experience in a safe, supervised environment. While fun is a major focus, so is enhancing campers’ knowledge and understanding of their health. 🫀

There is also a family camp option from July 9-11.

Register today at www.brainyridge.com!

04/19/2026

Two weeks left! Register today for the fourth annual Heart Center Family Reunion at the Robinson Nature Center on Saturday, May 2. You don't want to miss it! ❤️

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04/14/2026

With 2 very long days in the OR, our team thoroughly enjoyed these refreshing treats from ! Special thanks to Ross and Kenneth for making sure the bowls were perfect! ❤️

04/12/2026

Register today for the fourth annual Heart Center Family Reunion at the Robinson Nature Center on Saturday, May 2! ❤️

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04/11/2026

Spring has finally sprung and it’s time for some Orioles magic! ✨ ⚾️ Pictured is Hopkins Bryce loving his first game with his mom Kelli 🧡🖤

Let’s keep it going! Send your pictures with your Heart Warriors at an O’s game to Katie Swan (kswan3@jhmi.edu or 📱).

04/05/2026

Wishing all of our Heart families a very happy Easter! 🐰🍫

04/04/2026

Register today for the fourth annual Heart Center Family Reunion at the Robinson Nature Center on Saturday, May 2! ❤️

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03/31/2026

Today marks the last day of Women's History Month! 💞

That's why we're celebrating Dr. Helen B. Taussig, a trailblazer whose work forever changed the landscape of pediatric medicine.

Known as the founder of pediatric cardiology, Dr. Taussig dedicated her career to understanding and treating congenital heart defects in children at a time when little could be done. Her compassion for patients and determination to find solutions led to one of the most significant medical breakthroughs of the 20th century.

Working alongside surgeon Dr. Alfred Blalock and surgical technician Vivien Thomas at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Dr. Taussig helped develop the revolutionary “blue baby” operation—formally known as the Blalock-Thomas-Taussig shunt. This procedure provided lifesaving treatment for infants born with conditions like Tetralogy of Fallot, dramatically improving survival and offering hope to families worldwide.

Despite facing significant barriers as a woman in medicine, Dr. Taussig became a respected leader, educator, and advocate. She also played a pivotal role in identifying the link between thalidomide and birth defects, helping prevent further harm to children around the globe.

Her legacy lives on through the countless lives saved, the field she helped establish, and the generations of clinicians she continues to inspire.

Today, we remember Dr. Taussig not only for her groundbreaking achievements, but for her unwavering commitment to children and families everywhere.

03/30/2026

This Doctors’ Day, we want to thank all doctors for making the world a better place. ❤️

Their expertise, commitment, and compassion change lives, strengthen communities, and are at the heart of JHM’s global reputation as a symbol of hope and healing.

In honor of National Doctors’ Day, please share a story about a doctor who inspires you!

03/23/2026

03/21/2026

🌟 Happy Social Work Month 🌟

Meet our incredible Pediatric Cardiac specialty social workers, Amy and Edlawit!

These compassionate professionals support children and families in the PCICU, step-down units, and outpatient clinics at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. Every day, they guide families through the challenges of navigating cardiac conditions, offering expertise, advocacy, resources, and heartfelt support.

Amy and Edlawit are true experts in the complex needs that cardiac families face, and we are deeply grateful for the exceptional care they provide.

👏 Thank you for all that you do! 💙

03/20/2026

Register today for the fourth annual Heart Center Family Reunion at the Robinson Nature Center on Saturday, May 2! ❤️

👉 https://bit.ly/41hqAcT