Are you a caregiver of an adult with congenital heart disease (CHD)? If so, you will want to attend this webinar. Our speakers will talk about practical, developmental, and emotional factors that might occur when caring for an adult with CHD. They will discuss ways to normalize this complex process. There will also be a forum to ask questions.
About the Presenters
Alexandra Lamari-Fisher, PhD, is a licensed pediatric psychologist in UT Health Austin Pediatric Psychiatry at Dell Children’s. She is embedded in the Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease program at Dell Children’s Medical Center and specializes in the evaluation and treatment of children, adolescents, adults, and families affected by pediatric and congenital heart disease. Additionally, Dr. Lamari-Fisher is the Director of Embedded Pediatric Services and is an assistant professor in the Dell Medical School Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
Hannah Lopez is a licensed master social worker in the Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease, a clinical partnership between UT Health Austin and Dell Children’s Medical Center. She is part of the Adult Congenital Heart program at Dell Children’s and provides social work services as part of an interprofessional team dedicated to the psychosocial well-being of adult patients and families. Additionally, Lopez participates in research and program development to improve patient-centered care for adults with congenital heart disease.