Sutter Congenital Heart Program

02/12/2026

❤️ Heart Month Spotlight | Baby Bernardo

When Maria was five months pregnant, she learned her baby boy had a critical heart condition — hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). Amid fear and uncertainty, she chose faith, hope, and care at Sutter Medical Center’s Children’s Center. that moment forward, teams across Sutter Medical Center’s Children’s Center began planning with Maria and her family — from fetal specialists to NICU, cardiac, surgical, and support teams — to prepare for the care Bernardo would need the second he was born. Every step was built around one goal: putting this Family First.
The moment Bernardo arrived, an entire hospital moved into action.
Neonatology, NICU, and Cardiac teams stabilized him and transferred him to the Cardiac Cath Lab, where he received an emergent, lifesaving procedure to help his heart and lungs work together.
Just five days later, Bernardo underwent his first major heart surgery — supported by pediatric cardiac surgery, NICU, PICU, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, nursing, child life, social work, chaplaincy, interpreting services, and many more teams working as ONE.

Today, Bernardo is home. Growing. Thriving. Surrounded by love.
Maria shared:
“I felt grateful to God for the doctors’ careful hands.”
At Sutter Health, patient care never stops. We are honored to walk alongside families in their hardest moments — delivering coordinated, compassionate care while putting patients and people first, always.
Medical Center’s Children’s Center

02/02/2026

01/27/2026

After 176 days in the Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU, Isaias is going home! We are so happy for Isaias and his family.

01/26/2026

Every heart warrior has a story worth sharing 💖 We want to hear yours! Share your CHD journey in the comments and inspire others with your strength and resilience. Your story could be the encouragement someone else needs today.

12/08/2025

Another amazing donation from Angels for Hearts to make sure our cardiac patients have what they need during their hospital stay and to help during the holidays. We are so grateful!!

11/21/2025

So thankful for Angels for Hearts. Our iPad stand is an amazing distraction and tool for our patients as they recover from heart surgery. Leo, 2yr old, in our CVPICU has loved watching Blippi and Ms. Rachel during his recovery.

11/12/2025

We are excited to share our newest reaccredited comprehensive care centers with the CHD community! To learn more about the ACHA ACHD Accreditation Program, visit www.achaheart.org/accreditation.

09/23/2025

We are proud to announce the opening of Sutter’s very first Pediatric Cardiovasular Intensive Care Unit- a space dedicated to providing advanced, compassionate care for children with complex heart conditions.
This milestone reflects our commitment to bringing specialized, family-centered cardiac care closer to home.
This ribbon cutting is more than a ceremony- it’s a symbol of home, innovation and brighter futures for children and families that we serve.

09/15/2025

What an honor to represent Sutter Health at the annual Capitol Cup Golf fundraiser as they presented Angels for Hearts with an over $40k donation. Our pediatric cardiac patients are direct recipients of the amazing work they do. Thank you ❤️

08/14/2025

Thank you Angels for Hearts for the wubbanubs and mobiles for the cardiac babies in the PICU. We are so grateful!

08/05/2025

We are so grateful to Angels for Hearts for their recent donation of gift cards for us to provide to families during their child’s recover after heart surgery in the PICU. Thank you!