February 7-14 Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week

Thousands of patients and families around the nation who are affected by congenital heart defects, the number one birth defect in the United States (affecting 1 in every 100 births), are joining together to ask that February 7-14th be proclaimed Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) Awareness Week.

Their mission is to Conquer Congenital Heart Disease! They are accomplishing this through collaboration with patients, families, providers, and partner organizations, to improve quality and outcomes through education, support, research and awareness.

County Mayor Tim Stribling signed a proclamation declaring the week of February 7-14th to be “Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week” in DeKalb County.

"By making February 7-14th a special week to recognize the 2+ million Americans living with congenital heart defects, to remember loved ones who lost their battle to CHD, and to honor the dedicated health professionals who work with our families, DeKalb County is showing its commitment to the well-being of our community’s heart patients and their families," said County Mayor Stribling.