b'THE HEART CENTER AT CHILDRENS HEALTHUnder the leadership of Robert Jaquiss, M.D., and Gerald Greil, M.D., Ph.D., The Heart Center at Childrens Health has grown exponentially. Throughout the past two years, weve pushed not only our department forward but also the cardiac care field forward through advancements in research, innovative treatments and procedures, and, most importantly, better outcomes.NATIONALLY RANKED CAREFrom first-rate medical expertise to dedicated support services, The Heart Center ranks among the top cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery programs in the country. A multidisciplinary group of subspecialists collaborates to provide excellent care and outcomes to patients with congenital heart conditions. ACADEMIC AFFILIATIONOur success is the result of a close collaboration with the UT Southwestern Pediatric Group. This one-of-a-kind relationship affords our patients access to world-renowned pediatric cardiac specialty care. From life-saving treatment options like ventricular assistant devices (VADs) and heart transplants to leading research, we offer a full continuum of care through adulthood. FAMILY-CENTERED CAREBut its not just about treatment, its about families. We believe engaged families lead to better care. Thats why we practice family-centered care to create a partnership built on patient and family strengths, choice and independence, resulting in personalized care for every child. In fact, acting on feedback from our Family Advisory Council has led to positive changes in our clinical practices that have improved the overall family experience. 7|The Heart Center Annual Report 2018 childrens.com/heart|7'