New Immunization Clinic
BC Children’s Hospital has opened Canada’s only drop-in immunization clinic. The clinic opened in October 2017 and has already seen over 2,000 patients and family members.
Telus Ambassadors of the Fraser Valley
We would like to give a heartfelt thank you to the Telus Ambassadors of the Fraser Valley for their recent donation of $2,500 to the CHN.
Meet New Board Member Heidi Scorgie
Heidi is a CPA and has worked in public practice in South Africa and Canada for 23 years. She and her family moved to BC from South Africa in late 2015.
Heart App: Heartpedia
This cutting edge app uses technology that can help you monitor your heart condition or that of your child.
Meet the Cardiologist: Dr. Ashok Kakadekar
“One day, I got to observe a cardiac assessment for a baby, where, for the first time, I saw an echocardiogram being done. I was fascinated by the cardiac structures as they moved and I could see the defects firsthand.”
—Dr. Ashok Kakadekar
Dreamnight at the Vancouver Aquarium
This May, the Vancouver Aquarium hosted its 15th annual Dreamnight. Each year, over 1,000 children with life-threatening illnesses are invited to experience the aquarium with their families.
Fun and Connection with Families at Camp Thunderbird
Of all the events the Children’s Heart Network has organized, one of my favourites so far has been the opportunity to go to Camp Thunderbird on Vancouver Island at the beginning of June.
CPR/AED Workshops for CHN Families
The Children’s Heart Network is hosting CPR/AED workshops for parents, grandparents, caregivers, and teens.
My Time at Camp
Getting to be part of Hearts of Gold and going to Camp Zajac with them was a huge honour. I met teenagers from all over B.C. with whom I share a unique connection.
Triple Crown for Heart — He Did It!
A note from Dr. Sanjiv Gandhi.