A support group for families of children with congenital heart disease

Formed in 1996 in association with the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey Hearts is a support group for parents, siblings, and other family members of children who have been touched by congenital heart disease.

Our group presently meets three times a year to provide support, advice and instruction for these families.

The group's strength is drawn from the experiences of its members as well as the involvement of the physicians, nurses, technicians and social workers who provide the care at the Hershey Medical Center.

Mission Statement

Hershey Hearts Newsletter

The Hershey Hearts Newsletter is published quarterly by Hershey Hearts volunteers in the months of February, May, August, and November. Each issue contains a variety of news, articles, interviews, and member contributions.

Hershey Hearts has a program to provide support to families who have a child receiving inpatient care through one-on-one visitation or telephone contact. Our volunteers are parents who also have a child with congenital heart disease. Families genuinely appreciate having someone that can relate to their struggles, lend a listening ear, and provide words of encouragement. We believe that the volunteers performing the visitation receive as much out of the encounter as the patient's families do.

To meet with one of our volunteers or for information about the visitation program please call:

© Warren Smith (717) 531-8343 
Peds Cardiac Social Worker at Hershey

Meetings

Meetings are held at the Hershey Medical Center on the 3rd Saturday in March and October. The annual picnic is held the 3^rd Saturday in July. Specifics of day and time are given in our newsletter.