9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
At ACHA’s Heart to Heart Houston Regional Conference, learn to thrive with adult congenital heart disease!
About this Event
The Adult Congenital Heart Association (ACHA) is bringing our Heart to Heart Regional Conference to Houston! This half-day event will bring together adults with congenital heart disease (CHD), caregivers, and healthcare providers to hear the latest information about CHD and to build lifelong connections with one another and with the community. Join us to learn more about the care you should expect and deserve, network with other adults and family members with CHD, and connect with helpful resources.
We can’t wait for you to join our vibrant, connected, empowered, and diverse ACHD community that can successfully access specialized care.
Please join us on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Registration begins at 8:00 am and the program is from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm CDT. Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. Registration is $15 and may be waived under some circumstances upon request.
After the program, enjoy lunch and relax and get to know more about your fellow ACHDers! We’ll offer a variety of activities, from touring exhibits at the Health Museum to joining in ACHD trivia to taking turns at cornhole and other games. Chat with fellow attendees, speakers, and ACHA staff, and plan to leave with some new friends.
Agenda and Speakers
Learn about the following topics (and more!) at the conference; click here for the full agenda.
- What Every Adult with CHD Should Ask Their Doctor
- From Our Hearts: Insights from People and Families Coping with Congenital Heart Disease
- How Much Physical Activity is Safe for Me? *A Prescription for Life
- Reproductive Planning and Pregnancy Considerations for the Adult with CHD
- Learning with the Experts: Connect with ACHD Specialists (and the real-life experts living with CHD)
Joining ACHA
By registering for this conference, you automatically join ACHA. You will receive e-mail, postal mail, or both from ACHA and can take advantage of all the resources and services that we offer. We're so glad to welcome you to our community!
Photo Release
ACHA will take digital photographs and videos at this event, which may be used for ACHA publications, social media, media releases, brochures and on ACHA's website. ACHA does not intend to use these images in any manner other than for the purposes stated. By registering for the conference, I understand and agree I am voluntarily granting permission for ACHA and their contractors, agencies and sponsors the use of my likeness in connection with this event, for any purpose related to advertising or promotion of the event worldwide in perpetuity in all forms of media, and I hereby waive the right to inspect versions of my image used for publication or the written copy used in connection with the images. If any participant is under 18 years of age at the time of registration, that participant's parent or legal guardian understands and consents to these terms, and authorizes the participation of the registrant by their registration for this program.
FAQs
Who should attend?
We welcome people with ACHD, family members, friends, and healthcare professionals who want to learn more about adult congenital heart disease and connect with people coping with it.
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
The content of this program is designed for individuals over the age of 18. Anyone between the ages of 13 and 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Children under age 13 will not be admitted.
How can I or my business sponsor, exhibit, or otherwise support the conference?
ACHA offers a variety of sponsorship levels with associated benefits, including the opportunity to exhibit at the conference. We are also open to exploring in-kind sponsorships at the relevant sponsorship levels. We also provide the opportunity to make individual donations upon registration to help offset the costs of the event. To learn more about sponsorship, exhibiting, and other opportunities, please contact program@achaheart.org.
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
The Health Museum is in the Heart of Houston’s Museum District. It sits north of Hermann Park and is within strolling distance of McGovern Centennial Gardens.
1. The Houston BCycle Station is located at Hermann Drive and La Bran Street.
2. The closest MetroRail stop is MUSEUM DISTRICT (RedLine). From there, walk 5 blocks east on Ewing Street to The Health Museum.
3. The closest MetroBus stop is BINZ@CRAWFORD (Southmore Route 005). Walk 2 blocks south on Crawford to The Health Museum.
4. From I-45
- Take I-45 to 288 South
- Exit Calumet Street
- Turn right on Binz (second light)
- Turn left on Crawford and enter bus lane or parking lot
- Parking lot entrance is on Hermann Drive
5. From I-59
- If Southbound on I-59, exit I-59 at Fannin Street
- If Northbound on I-59, take Shepherd Exit North (left)
- Turn right on Richmond, proceed to Fannin
- Drive south on Fannin
- Turn left on Binz and proceed past the Children’s Museum
- Turn right on Crawford and enter the bus lane or parking lot
- Parking lot entrance is on Hermann Drive
6. From South Loop 610
- Take 610 to 288 North
- Exit Calumet Street
- At top of ramp and at first light, turn left on Binz
- Turn left on Crawford and enter bus lane or parking lot
- Parking lot entrance is on Hermann Drive
Where can I stay if I am traveling from out of town?
If you are traveling from out of town to attend the Houston Regional Conference, we have secured a room block at the Hilton Garden Inn, 6840 Almeda Road, Houston, TX 77030. Parking is at a discounted rate of $7 per night. To reserve a room, click here. The cut-off date for reservations is August 21, 2024.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Please email Paula Miller at pmiller@achaheart.org.
Sponsors
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Cyrus Washington
This event is also supported in part by charitable grants from Johnson & Johnson and iRhythm.