OLLIE HINKLE HEART FOUNDATION

Ohhf's technology and research program strives to improve outcomes in pediatric heart care by collaborating with innovators on cutting edge advancements. In 2024, ohhf granted 12,000 to support technology that advances treatment options to improve heart function.

Ollie hinkle heart foundation's take heart initiative is a three-pronged approach focused on cultivating an equitable standard of care that centers the voices of heart families in collaboration with clinicians and health systems. Take heart collective impact our wraparound program shifts the collective focus from reactive problem- solving to co-creating the future of pediatric heart care, which includes public education initiatives prioritizing a suite of panels that center patient voices across the themes of technology and research, mental health, and education. Take heart conference our annual virtual interactive educational conference unites heart families with leading heart clinicians and healthcare systems to share, collaborate, and lead innovation to gain courage, confidence, and hope addressing the needs of today. Funded by corporate sponsorships, conference attendance is free-of-charge. Cme credits are available to attendees at cost. The 2024 conference had over 716 viewers and covered panels on a.i. 3d heart chambers model; polyvascular, pediatric heart valves; the future of atrial septic closure; fear, isolation, and loneliness; accessing mental health resources across the care journey; heart families and gender identity; siblings and congenital heart conditions - brothers look back; and ensuring access to social benefits for achd patients. Take heart consulting we collaborate with clients to untangle the complexities of their organizations that align with our mission: what works, why it works, and how it can be improved with sound approaches to drive family-centered action. Ohhf is committed to sharing our expertise and the funds gained from this work go directly to serving our community.