Congenital Heart Defects A congenital heart defect is an abnormality present at birth. Learn more about CHD by understanding your risk, knowing the symptoms and diagnosis, and your care and treatment options. View Resource
Anchor Center for Blind Children
CHC_Blogging2019-09-23T00:39:09-04:00Anchor Center for Blind Children Anchor Center provides early education and intervention services for children birth to five years old with visual impairments or blindness. We teach visually impaired infants, young children and their families, providing hope and a nurturing environment where children reach their highest [...]
Sickle Cell Disease FAQs
CHC_Blogging2019-08-19T21:52:43-04:00Sickle Cell Disease FAQs Learn more about this inherited disorder. Provided by Sickle Cell Disease Association of America. View Resource
What is Cleft?
CHC_Blogging2019-09-03T01:22:27-04:00What is Cleft? Globally, 1 in every 700 children is born with a cleft lip and/or palate. Clefts cause difficulties eating, breathing, hearing, and speaking. Learn more about clefts, how common they are, causes, and treatment options. View Resource
Comprehensive Care For Cleft Palate
CHC_Blogging2019-09-03T01:29:39-04:00Smile Train: Comprehensive Care for Cleft Palate Smile Train is committed to treating the whole patient through programs that provide access to important comprehensive cleft care services. Comprehensive cleft care includes essential treatments beyond cleft surgery, such as nutrition services, orthodontic and general dental care, speech [...]
Birth Defects
CHC_Blogging2019-09-23T00:37:50-04:00Birth Defects Birth defects are health conditions that are present at birth. They change the shape or function of one or more parts of the body. Birth defects can cause problems in overall health, how the body develops or how the body works. Learn about birth [...]
Neuromuscular Diseases
CHC_Blogging2019-09-23T00:00:58-04:00Neuromuscular Diseases Learn more about neuromuscular diseases, along with the research, care and support with this comprehensive list provided by Muscular Dystrophy Association. View Resource
Cystic Fibrosis Treatments and Therapies
CHC_Blogging2019-10-28T18:31:25-04:00Cystic Fibrosis Treatments and Therapies People with cystic fibrosis are living longer and more fulfilling lives, thanks in part to specialized CF care and a range of treatment options. To stay healthy and control symptoms, people of all ages with CF can manage their disease by [...]
Cystic Fibrosis Diagnosis
CHC_Blogging2019-09-23T00:29:00-04:00Cystic Fibrosis Diagnosis If you or your child has just been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, or your doctor has recommended testing for CF, you may have many questions. Answers provided by Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. View Resource
Daily Life with Cystic Fibrosis
CHC_Blogging2019-08-22T16:00:19-04:00Daily Life with Cystic Fibrosis Living with cystic fibrosis comes with many challenges, including medical, social, and financial. By learning more about how you can manage your disease every day, you can ultimately help find a balance between your busy lifestyle and your CF care. [...]
Find a Cystic Fibrosis Care Center
CHC_Blogging2019-08-22T15:56:41-04:00Find a Cystic Fibrosis Care Center The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation provides funding for and accredit more than 130 CF care centers nationwide, including more than 100 programs for treating adults with CF. The high quality of specialized care available throughout the care center network has led [...]
Premature Birth Report Cards by State
CHC_Blogging2019-08-25T14:43:11-04:00Premature Birth Report Card by State Premature birth and its complications are the largest contributors to infant death in this country and globally. March of Dimes is working to solve this problem, and the most serious health threats to moms and babies, so all families can [...]