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Resources for Families
Helpful Links
- Preparing for your child's hospital stay at Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA
- Admissions Information for Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA
- Heart Health Center
- Lodging and Hotels Near Westwood
- American Heart Association
- American Society of Echocardiography
Support Groups
California Heart Connection: Non-profit support network for children and adults throughout the U.S. who have congenital heart defects (CHD). Founded by parents of children with CHD, it is run solely by volunteers and provides free support and information through these programs:
- Matching of families/individuals with similar heart defects
- Events such as our Annual Heart Picnic, occasional seminars
- An online support group
- Teddy Bears to children undergoing heart surgeryFREE, downloadable handouts and forms for physicians and patients
Video/Downloads
- Preparing Your Child for Surgery
- Preparing For Surgery Booklets
- Virtual Tour of Hospitals
- Patient video - Keyota's story, Gotta have faith
Glossary
