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Hearts Behind the Foundation: The Heart Whisperer

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My association with Genesis Foundation began in 2024. I feel so blessed to be a part of such noble work that looks only at child heart treatment. An opportunity to create meaningful change in the world. Stepping into the lives of individuals and community and giving them the best you can. I am grateful that through this field I have the power to uplift those who are struggling or are in need, in ways either by giving my heart and soul to the project or to create avenues for donation to charity that I am involved with. My first visit to the hospital to see a 5 month old baby in terrible pain, but a smile on her face left me with a flood of emotions through my mind. Since my school days I have been inclined towards helping others and most importantly giving back to society. I had participated in different social events but never ever had given a thought of taking this on as a career. My story of being a social worker was not meant to be, but yes destiny always pans out the way it’s suppo...
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Psychosocial Aspects of Congenital Heart Defect Treatment: Supporting Patients and Families

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Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are a group of structural abnormalities in the heart that are present at birth. They are among the most prevalent birth abnormalities, affecting around 1 in 100 infants. As one can imagine, since this condition affects children from birth, the parents and the child go through a lot of challenges – medical, financial, emotional, psychological, social and many more. A diagnosis and timely congenital heart defect treatment can give most of these children a chance to live a near normal life. However, the journey is difficult, and these families need a lot of emotional and psychological support to stay strong. Congenital Heart Disease Treatment frequently includes surgical procedures, drugs, and continuing medical attention. Going through a medical diagnosis, accepting that their child has a defect in the heart is by no means easy. To add to that going through the medical procedure with their young child is emotionally overwhelming for any parent. ...
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