The WCCHN

03/19/2026

📚 It’s International Read to Me Day!

Today is a great reminder of the power of reading together to create connection, spark conversation, and help kids make sense of their world. Our Story Corner features a curated collection of CHD-themed books to support children and families in understanding their hearts, sharing emotions, and finding moments of comfort and inspiration.

✨ Explore the Story Corner: https://wcchn.ca/parents-families/the-story-corner/

📖 Have a favourite CHD book to recommend? Share it with us below!

03/18/2026

📣 Ready for a weekend of connection, fun, and unforgettable moments?

🏕️Registration is now open for Fontan Family Camp at Gull Lake (May 29–31)! This special weekend brings together children with a Fontan operation and their families for activities, learning, and meaningful connections with others who truly understand the journey.

❤️Spots are limited and registration closes May 15. Don’t miss out!

👉 See the link for details and to register

Registration is open for our Fontan Family camp, May 29-31 at Gull Lake. All children with a Fontan operation and their family members are invited to attend a weekend of activities, education and connecting with others. Registration closes on May 15th. See link for further details. https://forms.gle/EFpEXSGJ3ncSL3y16.

02/24/2026

📊❤️ Behind every number is a story.
Through the tireless efforts of our partner hospitals 🏥, these highlights represent just a portion of WCCHN’s service delivery and community impact across Western Canada over a two-year period.
📄🔎 Explore our full Impact Report:
https://wcchn.ca/our-organization/by-the-numbers/

02/17/2026

❤️ We’re continuing the post–Valentine’s Day love with gratitude. Behind every heart warrior is a dedicated team of healthcare providers and caregivers making a difference every day. 🩺💙 A simple “thank you” goes a long way in recognizing their compassion, hard work, and commitment to CHD care.

✨ Want to share your appreciation? Send a message through our Thank a Staff Member form:
https://wcchn.ca/parents-families/thank-staff/

02/14/2026

🧠 For the final day of , we’re highlighting our CHD Knowledge & Information Hub. 📚 Explore trusted information, learn key facts, and deepen your understanding of congenital heart disease:
https://wcchn.ca/parents-families/chd-knowledge-information-hub/
What CHD knowledge or fact do you think needs the spotlight? Share it in the comments below. 💬⬇️

02/13/2026

❤️🏥CHD doesn’t end after the hospital stay.
Many children require surgery early in life, and more than half will need at least one invasive procedure over their lifetime.
📣 Join us in raising awareness, 🧠 sharing knowledge, and advocating for better outcomes for children and adults living with CHD.

02/13/2026

💙 Every CHD journey is unique, but the strength and resilience of patients and families is constant.💪❤️
Take a moment to watch a digital story from someone living with CHD. These lived experiences inspire us and remind us why awareness matters.
📖 Explore their stories here:
https://wcchn.ca/parents-families/family-stories/

02/11/2026

❤️🔬 There are more than 40 types of Congenital Heart Disease, with causes still largely unknown. While medical advances have improved outcomes, surgery is not a cure - CHD requires lifelong, specialized care.
Learning about CHD helps us better support patients and families at every stage of life.

02/10/2026

🎵 Music has the power to inspire, uplift, and connect us. We're revisiting our Spotify playlist featuring songs chosen by our staff, healthcare network, and YOU! Tracks that feature heart ❤️ or inspire hope and resilience along the CHD journey.

✨ What song inspires you or has helped you along the CHD journey? Drop your suggestions in the comments.

🎧 Listen now: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5K0KKG4qDuksuREuUMhLGo

02/09/2026

❤️ Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) is one of the most common birth defects, yet many people know very little about it. CHD may be unseen, but it impacts thousands of children and families every year.

02/07/2026

💜📣 Congenital heart defect, or congenital heart disease, (CHD) Awareness Week is essential for creating awareness about the disease and for the ongoing research that will save lives. However you show up this , you’re part of it. 💕

02/06/2026

On we wear red to raise awareness for congenital heart disease in children. CHD is the most common birth defect - it deserves to be seen.