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Cardiac (Heart) Conditions

American Heart Association

The publisher for the official guidelines for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). Use the website to find CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) trainings near you, or to purchase training materials. They also have helpful information on heart-healthy living (such as eating, fitness, quitting smoking), heart conditions (heart attack and stroke symptoms, congenital heart defects, and more), and tools for healthcare professionals and educators.
(800) 242-8721
Main Website: heart.org
CPR Classes: cpr.heart.org

Do More Foundation

Offers financial assistance for families who need financial help due to their child’s medical needs. Includes help with utility/rent bills, meal expenses while at the hospital, gas expenses for travel to and from hospital or doctor visits, non-covered medical expenses, non-covered supplies that would aid the child in their treatment and funeral expenses related to the death of a child. Go online for additional contact information and to apply for assistance.
PO Box 1981, Pompano Beach, Florida 33061
(954) 857-9059
thedomorefoundation.org

Make A Wish Foundation of Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana

Grants wishes for children diagnosed with critical illnesses. Children must be between the ages of 2-18 and not have received a wish from another wish-granting organization. Parents, family members, and professionals can refer a child by completing the form on their website.

Central Ohio and Chapter Headquarters: 2545 Farmers Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43235
(614) 923-0555
Northern Ohio: 6060 Rockside Woods Boulevard, Independence, Ohio 44131
(216) 241-3670
Southern Ohio: 4500 Cooper Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242
(513) 745-9474

Chapter website: wish.org/oki
National website: wish.org

Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH) Homecare

Provides a full range of homecare services to Central Ohio children of all ages, from newborns through young adults. Homecare offers the following areas of service:

Infusion Pharmacy
Pediatric Home Medical Equipment (includes aerosol equipment, wheelchairs and ambulatory supplies, blood pressure kits, apnea monitors, breast pumps, wound care, and more.)
Intermittent (Short-Term) Nursing and Private Duty (Long-Term) Nursing
Skilled Therapy Services (occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech and language therapy)
Hospice and Home-Based Palliative Care services for children with life-limiting illnesses

255 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 355-1100
nationwidechildrens.org/homecare

Red Treehouse

Online resource directory supporting families and children with life challenges, disabilities, and healthcare needs from prenatal to age 25. The website helps families find resources such as special education, legal support, financial support for rare diseases, and more. Users can search for resources by need or medical condition.
redtreehouse.org

VAccess

This website was designed with primary care clinicians to provide support and information on rare or complicated vascular anomalies. The website includes easy to understand educational resources for patients, caregivers, and professionals. They also have tools to find advocacy groups and vascular anomaly centers near you. The “Ask a Specialist” tool allows clinicians to send clinical questions to a network of vascular anomaly specialists across the U.S.
vaccess.org