Pediatric Heart Disease Information and Resources
All employees of UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, whether medical personnel or support staff, are dedicated to caring for children with and providing outstanding support for families. Our staff understands the special needs of babies, children, teens, and their parents/guardians, and has developed a number of unique services to help children and loved ones cope with a child’s illness or hospital stay.
Make an Appointment with a UH Rainbow Heart Specialist
To schedule an appointment with one of our pediatric heart experts, call 216-844-3528 or schedule online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common concerns parents have when they learn their child has a congenital heart defect.
Support Services
Our support services enhance the experience of heart patients and their families throughout their care journey.
Patient Stories
Read stories of parents who faced a frightening diagnosis for their child and the amazing care they received.
Hearts at HOME Monitoring Program
We offer a specialized home care monitoring system for infants born with a single ventricle heart defect.
Ollie’s Branch
We’re one of 12 hospital programs in the nations to partner with Ollie’s Branch for mental health support for pediatric heart patients, families and caregivers.
Beads of Courage
Beads of Courage provides innovative arts-in-medicine programs for children and families coping with serious illness.
Nurse Navigators
Our experienced nurse navigators who specialize in pediatric cardiology and adult congenital heart disease help coordinate care for patients and families.
Augment Therapy
We’re the first children’s hospital in the nation to use Augment Therapy, a physical therapy treatment option that helps engages patients of all ages in immersive technology to improve rehabilitation.
Facilities for Children and Families
The Ronald McDonald Family Room
The Ronald McDonald Family room, located across from the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, offers families amenities such as a kitchenette with snacks, a computer/internet access and play area.
Angie’s Garden
Open year-round, our rooftop healing garden allows patients and families to take a break from the clinical environment without leaving the facility.
The Family Learning Center
Our Family Learning Center offers a quiet environment where experienced pediatric nurses instruct families in the care skills they will need to perform at home.
Additional Resources for Heart Patients and Families
These organizations offer additional educational and support resources for families facing a pediatric heart diagnosis.
Your child’s health is important. Get expert care.
To schedule an appointment with one of our pediatric heart experts, call
216-844-3528.
UH Rainbow is recognized as a Level I Children’s Surgery Center by the American College of Surgeons (ACS), reserved for hospitals that meet the highest standards for quality care, safety, staffing, training, data collection and infrastructure. This quality indicator means that we are focused to prevent complications, hold down costs and improve patient outcomes.