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Join us for the Combined Echocardiography and Exercise Symposium on March 6-7, 2026! Learn more and register: www.cincyhearteducationseries.org/echoexercise...
December 22, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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Missed the Pediatric Cardio-Oncology Summit? You can now access the full content on Heart University.
Don’t miss this opportunity to catch up!

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December 11, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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When a virus attacked an Indianapolis toddler’s heart, his family turned to us for hope. Today, Santi fights on with the help of world-class heart specialists and a Berlin Heart device as he awaits a transplant.

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November 20, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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We’re proud to celebrate @cincykidsheart.bsky.social's Jeff Molkentin, PhD, for receiving UC's highest honor — 2025 Daniel Drake Medal! His groundbreaking work in cardiovascular biology continues to advance science & inspire next-gen researchers. scienceblog.cincinnatichildrens.org/molkentin-ho...
Molkentin Honored with 2025 Drake Medal - Research Horizons
Jeffery Molkentin, Heart Institute co-director, receives UC's highest honor recognizing his career of pioneering cardiovascular research.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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Join us at the Combined Echocardiography and Exercise Symposium on March 6-7, 2026. To register and learn more: www.cincyhearteducationseries.org/echoexercise...
October 30, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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Congrats to Dr. Thomas Ryan @cincykidsheart.bsky.social and all the experts who collaborated on the TEAMMATE trial to improve outcomes for #PediatricHeartTransplant
jama.com JAMA @jama.com · Sep 17
In children 6-months after heart transplant, everolimus with low-dose tacrolimus was as effective as standard therapy in preventing major complications and showed potential benefits for kidney function and reduced cytomegalovirus infection.

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October 29, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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We walked, rolled, and ran our way into the record books! 🎉 The 20th anniversary of Cincinnati Walks for Kids, presented by Messer Construction, brought together 3,879 incredible Walkstars—including over 1,000 employees—who supported our patients & families. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you!
October 17, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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Register Now for the 2025 Cincinnati Regional Symposium: Living Better with Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, & VEDS:

www.cincyhearteducationseries.org/marfan-meeting
August 4, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Just wrapped up!

This morning’s Cardiology Across Continents Case Series Session #16 featured an in-depth discussion on: Three Cases of Late-Presenting CHD: Insights and Strategies

Didn’t get a chance to join live? Click below to view the recording

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October 9, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Congrats to Drs. Calvo and Millay at #CincinnatiChildrens @cincykidsheart.bsky.social The multimodal transcriptional response of denervated skeletal muscle involves regulation of Gramd1 genes impacting muscle size | PNAS www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
The multimodal transcriptional response of denervated skeletal muscle involves regulation of Gramd1 genes impacting muscle size | PNAS
The development and maintenance of the neuromuscular junction (NMJ) requires reciprocal signals between the nerve terminals and multinucleated skel...
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October 9, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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These honors reflect the dedication of our 20,000 team members—and the incredible strength and trust of the patients and families who inspire us every day. Thank you for being part of our story. Learn more - www.cincinnatichildrens.org/news/release...
Cincinnati Children’s Named Top Hospital for Pediatric Cancer Care for Third Straight Year | Cincinnati Children’s
Cincinnati Children’s ranked No. 1 in three specialties and is also nationally ranked in all pediatric specialties. Honor Roll hospitals are no longer ranked in a specific order.
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October 7, 2025 at 4:16 AM
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For the 16th year in a row, we’ve earned a spot on the Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll by U.S. News & World Report! We’re proud to be ranked #1 in the nation for: Pediatric Cancer Care, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery and Diabetes & Endocrinology.
October 7, 2025 at 4:16 AM
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We walked for the kids! The 20th anniversary of Cincinnati Walks for Kids, presented by Messer Construction, featured all kinds of Walkstars—to our participants, staff, and sponsors, thank you! If you'd still like to sponsor a walker or team, fundraising is open thru Oct. 3 at cincywalks.org
September 28, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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We're using virtual reality to transform pediatric heart surgery. Our teams can now explore 3D models of a child’s heart in VR—improving precision, planning, and helping families understand complex conditions like never before.
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Cincinnati Children's leads surgical revolution with virtual reality
Families can now explore their child’s heart in virtual reality, helping them truly understand complex conditions for the first time.
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September 25, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Registration is open for the Pediatric Cardio-Oncology Consortium Virtual Summit. Click the link below to register and learn more!

www.cincyhearteducationseries.org/pcocwebinar
August 19, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Our @cincykidsheart.bsky.social Patient & Family Advisory Council invites you to Family Education Day, a FREE event for patients and families impacted by congenital or acquired heart disease designed to help families thrive! Join us for presentations, family-provider experience panels and breakouts.
August 12, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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Congratulations to the Hidden Gem Awardee!
Sean Lang, MD
Clinical Director, Cardiac MR, @cincykidsheart.bsky.social
Medical Director, Coronary Clinic
Associate Professor, UC Department of Pediatrics
Nominated by Shabana Shahanavaz, MD, MBBS
July 28, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Register Now for the 2025 Cincinnati Regional Symposium: Living Better with Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, & VEDS:

www.cincyhearteducationseries.org/marfan-meeting
August 4, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Camp Joyful Hearts 2025!
July 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
We had an amazing time at Recess in the Stadium on Saturday with the AHA, CCHMC, and UC! We were able to bring heart health, learning, and fun to life!
June 10, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Join us for the 2025 Cincinnati Regional Symposium: Living Better with Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, and VEDS on October 24th, 2025. Visit our website for registration: www.cincyhearteducationseries.org/marfan-meeting
June 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM