WHAT WE DO
We bridge the travel gap to expert heart care.
We fund medical travel for treatment of congenital heart defects. Hospitals with sufficient experience in these rare heart defects are located in few places around the globe.
OUR MISSION
More people deserve access to life-saving surgical options.
Outside of the few medical realms with deep experience, doctors may perform outdated medical interventions, have performed less than 200 procedures, or offer no options for life-saving care.
Ebstein’s Traveling Hearts helps more people access life-saving surgical options by bridging the gap between medical expenses and travel expenses.
“With Ebstein’s Traveling Hearts help we decided to come to the USA for an examination at the best hospitals in the world. They not only helped us choose the right hospitals, but also treated us like family and shared their place for us and made it like we are home.”
— Orgilbold Family
OUR METHOD
A clear process for travel assistance.
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Get a second opinion from Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Boston Children’s Hospital, or UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
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Contact Ebstein’s Traveling Hearts for an application.
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Complete and submit the application and release of information.
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Include a surgery date and quoted expense with the application.
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Volunteer board members process the application and determine need.
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Ebstein’s Traveling Hearts pays directly for airline tickets, lodging, vehicles, and other medical travel expenses.
CARE PATH
Built around experienced centers.
International specialists are available by request, and travel support begins with expert review from high-experience medical centers.
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota
Boston Children’s Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts
UPMC Children’s Hospital
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Volunteer leadership
Sarah Baines, Treasurer
Jessica Davies, RN
Michelle Flynn, MD
Julianne Murthi, NP
Heather Bond, President
Joyia Fazelat, MD, Secretary
Thomas Johnson, MD
Joel Yeaton, MS
ONE FLIGHT. ONE LIFE
Help a family reach the right surgical team.
Donations help cover medical travel expenses including airline tickets, lodging, vehicles, and related needs.