Babies “Go Red” to Raise Awareness About Congenital Heart Defects
Middle Tennessee proudly “went red” on Friday for National Wear Red Day, but the mission of Heart Month is far from over! The babies of Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown, Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford, and Ascension Saint Thomas River Park are donning red in recognition of Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week. CHD Awareness Week runs from February 7th through Valentine’s Day.
Nothing is sweeter than newborns and nurses supporting a good cause! As you enjoy the attached photos of the tiniest new residents of Nashville, Murfreesboro, and McMinnville, Ascension Saint Thomas asks that you remember the following sobering facts from the American Heart Association.
- Congenital heart defects are the most common form of birth defect in the United States, affecting nearly 40,000 births per year.
- Nearly 1 in 100 babies are born with a heart defect.
- Ascension Saint Thomas is the local sponsor for the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement. One of the movement’s main priorities is ensuring that women have access to the care and resources that support heart health. This includes empowering expectant mothers with information about their hearts and their babies’ hearts.
