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Volunteer Spotlight: The Maryland ACHD Walkers
A Q&A with Team Captain Kelly DiMaggio, and Dr. Stacy Fisher, Director of the ACHD Program at the University of Maryland Medical System.
(The Maryland ACHD Walkers are the largest medical center team to walk for 1 in 100 nationwide. In 2019, they raised more than $11,000.)
Recruitment for ACHA's New Patient & Family Advisory Board Begins
The Adult Congenital Heart Association is committed to creating a culture where patients and families across the country are empowered to communicate with Board and staff leadership in a collaborative effort to promote understanding and outcomes. ACHA's Patient & Family Advisory Board (PFAB) ensures the existence of an effective organizational mechanism for receiving and responding to diverse consumer perspectives on an ongoing basis.
ACHA Announces 9th National Conference Honorary Co-Chairs
ACHA is pleased to announce the appointment of Wayne Franklin, MD, and Christy Sillman, NP, as Honorary Co-Chairs of our 9th National Conference. The conference will take place June 23-25, 2022 at the Radisson Blu Mall of America in Bloomington, MN. Details and registration are available here.
ACHA's Newest Research Grant Application is Now Available
ACHA has always made sure to let our community know how important research is in improving the quality of care and the quality of life for adults with congenital heart disease (CHD). It's a crucial part of our mission.
And as we announced in 2018, research is a part of our strategic plan with this overall goal: Fund research to improve the lives of CHD patients and future generations in partnership with medical professionals.
2020 ACHA Award Winners
At our inaugural Annual Stakeholders Meeting on November 11, 2020, we were proud to announce the winners of our 2020 awards: Fundraiser of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Influencer of the Year, and Organizational Partner of the Year.
Board of Directors Recruitment Period Opens
The Adult Congenital Heart Association is currently recruiting highly-qualified candidates to serve on the ACHA Board of Directors (BOD). To learn more about the roles, responsibilities and qualifications for our BOD, please click here.
Adjusting Accreditation During COVID-19
This year has undoubtedly been challenging and required a great deal of adaptability across all industries. The non-profit sector and the Adult Congenital Heart Association have been no different. Events have needed to be cancelled or rescheduled and fundraising efforts have been greatly impacted. We found ourselves needing to reimagine much of our work to fit into this new virtual space we are living in due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tips for Returning to College During COVID-19
Students are beginning to start or return to college. What this looks like differs for every institution of higher learning. ACHA shares some tips for reducing exposure if you are returning to campus, as well as tips for working with disability services to get accommodations as an adult with congenital heart disease (ACHD).
Volunteer Spotlight: Stephen Back, MD
How did you learn about ACHA?
I was born in 1974 with single ventricle, transposition of the great arteries and coarctation of the aorta. I had four surgeries during my childhood, which included the Fontan procedure in 1985. I had done remarkably well until early in 2013 when my wife, Jacqui, had voiced her concerns that she had seen a decline in my health.
Medical Leaders of ACHA Initiate Worldwide COVID-19 Study in Adults with CHD
After seeing that there were no clear and concise data regarding patients with CHD and COVID-19 available across the world, ACHA’s medical leadership led the way in the creation of a dedicated database that medical providers will be using in the United States and abroad.