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Fetal Cardiac Program
Pregnancy and parenthood are joyful occasions. It’s only natural to wish for your baby to be healthy. Most obstetricians and family doctors perform routine screenings on unborn babies to ensure everything is developing normally. This includes one or more ultrasounds and fetal echocardiograms. The UF Health Congenital Heart Center and UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital offer these services.
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 2025-26 U.S. News & World Report Rankings.
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Community and Patient Programs: Fetal Cardiac Program
Our community and patient programs provide great value to patients, families and loved ones. People can find support, educational materials, expert consultants and more. In most instances, these programs are offered free of charge.
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Mended Little Hearts
Provides hope and support to families of children with congenital heart disorders.
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Pediatric Social Workers
Offer counseling, planning and other assistance to all pediatric patients.
News and patient stories: Fetal Cardiac Program
Couple Gives Back to Show Appreciation for Doctors and Nurses of Congenital Heart Center
Followed by a rolling cart loaded with bags of stuffed animals, dolls, books and more, Jacob and Donyia Sameck easily navigated the familiar hallways of UF…
