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We recognize the essential role parents and families play in helping young and adult patients live with their congenital heart disease. Our center incorporates medical and surgical practices to provide seamless care to patients and open communication to their families.

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Nationally Ranked

Excellent care is at the heart of what we do, that’s why UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital is named as one of the nation’s best pediatric cardiology and heart surgery specialty programs according to the 2024-25 U.S. News & World Report Rankings.

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$1.67M NIH Grant Brings Scene Health’s Medication Support to Florida Pediatric Heart Transplant Centers

Children who need life-changing heart transplants in Florida will be able to receive free support to help improve medication adherence, which can potentially reduce the frequency of organ rejection over the next two years, thanks to a National Institutes of Health (NIH)/National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) award for $1.67M to Scene Health (formerly emocha Health), a leading video medication adherence platform.

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Education

Fellowship

The Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship Program at the UF Health Congenital Heart Center offers a unique structure featuring professionals from all aspects of care for the Congenital Heart patient.

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