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Black History Month & Congenital Heart Week Awareness Wednesday Warrior: Vivian Thomas /thread

“We need call centers. We need people going out into the community door to door, registering people as if there were a census." #CovidVaccine 📝: @mirandacgreen khn.org/news/article/t…

Happy Heart Day -- if you can, consider supporting Camp Odayin & Mend a Heart. Every little bit makes a difference. #chdaware #chdawareness #chd #chdwarrior #campodayin #chdawarenessweek #heartwarrior #openheartsurgery #mendaheart

Today, please consider spreading awareness for two amazing groups. Camp Odayin @campodayin and Mend A Heart @mendaheartfdn focus on our heart warriors. One, reminding kids they are kids, the other helping fund research as we learn more for heart defects

We still give out Valentines in this house - but today also brings another meaning. For nearly 1 out of every 100 babies born has a congenital heart defect. Today is their day. / Thread #campodayin #mendaheart #chdawarenessweek

Share his story, reflect how his amazing work, determination have made an impact on all babies, nearly 1 in 100, born with a congenital heart defect each year #CHDawarenessweek #CHDvoice #congenitalheartdisease #nursingdecoded #TOF #vivianthomas #johnshopkins #BlackHistoryMonth

Take a moment to learn more about Vivian Thomas. His amazing story was turned into a movie, staring Mos Def, Alan Rickman and Kyra Sedgwick in the HBO film, "Something the Lord Made". #CHDawarenessweek #CHDvoice #TOF #vivianthomas #johnshopkins #BlackHistoryMonth

Black History Month & Congenital Heart Week Awareness Wednesday Warrior: Vivian Thomas /thread

SATURDAY – Adults with Congenital Heart Disease, our next challenge SUNDAY – HAPPY CONGENITAL HEART DEFECT DAY! (Ok, fine, Happy Valentine’s Day, too) #chdawareness #congenitalheartdefect #chd #heartdefect #heartwarrior #campodayin #chdweek #heartweek #nursingdecoded

MONDAY – Statistics. Facts. Information. TUESDAY – Support for parents and families WEDNESDAY – Black History meets Heart History; this heart pioneer story is amazing THURSDAY – Research & Funding FRIDAY – Camp Odayin #chdawareness #heartwarrior #campodayin #heartweek

The statistics are shocking: Nearly 1 in 100 babies are born with CHD. It is THE most common birth defect. #chdawareness #congenitalheartdefect #chd #heartdefect #heartwarrior #campodayin #chdweek #heartweek #nursingdecoded

Babies with CHD are living longer through our advances in medicine, which means Adults with CHD need the continued care for this specialized disease. #CHDAwarenessWeek #CHDvoice #congenitalheartdefect #congenitalheartdisease #HLHS #nursingdecoded #nursepractitioner #awareness

Read about how those impacted by CHD champion their to raise research funds for a variety of CHD initiatives #researchers #mendaheart #CHDAwarenessWeek #CHD

This week, Feb 7-14th, is Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week. While many celebrate Feb 14th as St Valentine's Day, parents of those born with heart defects honor Congenital Heart Defect Day. #CHDawareness #CHDVoice #nursingdecoded #congenitalheartdefect