Adult Congenital Heart Association

Mission

To empower the congenital heart disease community by advancing access to resources and specialized care that improve patient-centered outcomes.

Vision

Every adult with congenital heart disease receives specialized cardiac care.

About

Founded in 1998, the Adult Congenital Heart Association is an organization begun by and dedicated to supporting individuals and families living with congenital heart disease and advancing the care and treatment available to our community.

We do this through a wide and growing range of programs, services and activities. These include our National and Regional Conferences, accreditation program, educational materials, website, outreach and advocacy efforts, research program, and events to raise money and increase awareness.

We are committed to promoting excellence for every adult CHD patient by increasing access to the highest level of care and developing standards to allow patients and families to identify physicians and facilities providing that care. Our vision is that every adult with CHD receives specialized cardiac care.

“CHD is a chronic illness that needs to be monitored over the course of a patient’s life, and ACHA helps to facilitate and educate this lifelong care continuum from childhood to adulthood.”