Louder Voices.

Let there be no mistake.  Early detection of heart disease in newborns is essential.  I mentioned to someone yesterday that sometimes families feel like it falls on our shoulders to advocate.  These letters sent to HHS Secretary Sebelius this week show we’re all in it together.  Inspiring to see physicians, patient safety advocates and hospitals weighing in on this important issue.  Profoundly grateful.  Share these with your own hospitals and docs – they might want to add their voices too.

Letters in support of Newborn Screening for CCHD to the Department of Health and Human Services

Children’s National Medical Center, Washington DC

Darshak Sanghavi, M.D., UMass Memorial and University of Massachusetts Medical School Letter

Patient Safety Advocates Letter