Herma Heart Institute congenital heart care resources

Sibling Care at Milwaukee campus

• Open for siblings between the ages of 2-12 years
• Children must be toilet trained to participate in sibling care programming; diapering is not provided
• Children are checked in and out by the same parent or guardian
• Reservations can be made for the following time slots (availability varies based on staffing and capacity):
  9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
  12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Siblings are allowed a maximum of two 90 minute visits per day
  
  
• Additional information about family support through Children's Wisconsin can be found here. 

MyChart information

• View and pay bills online
• Access information within your child’s medical record, including notes from appointments.
• e-Check in before you arrive to save time at the front desk
• Communicate with your child’s provider and health care team
• Make online requests 24/7
• Have a visit with participating providers via vide
  
  
• Additional information regarding MyChart can be found here. 

Project ADAM

• Project ADAM national - A nationwide initiative, headquartered at Children's Wisconsin, that helps schools and organizations prepare for sudden cardiac events. Today, there are 38 Project ADAM affiliated sites in 29 states.
• Heart Safe Schools initiative - Project ADAM works with local schools to implement AED/CPR training and an effective emergency response program to promote a heart safe environment for everyone. 
• Project ADAM Wisconsin - The Wisconsin affiliate program for Project ADAM has worked with schools in 28 counties across the state, to designate them as Heart Safe. Currently working to expand their footprint through its new youth sports & community sites initiative aimed at ensuring youth sports teams are prepared and have access and training in CPR/AEDs. 

Support networks

• Adult Congenital Heart Association
• Camp Odayin
• Conquering CHD
• Mended Little Hearts
• Parent 2 Parent

Community Resources

If your heart hero has developmental delays or disabilities, a consultant from your county can speak with you about available financial assistance programs

• Visit the Wisconsin Department of Health Services website to find your county representative
• Southeast Regional Center for Children & Youth with Special Health Care Needs can also put you in touch with the consultant most familiar with the resources available in your county
  • Call (414) 266-NEED (6333)
  • Stop by the Family Resource Center located on the first floor of Children’s Wisconsin Milwaukee campus. 

• Family Voices of Wisconsin provides fact sheets regarding health coverage and financial support programs

Financial services

• Financial Counseling services are available 7 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays by calling (414) 266-5700.
• Financial Counselors guide families and patients on how they may secure insurance and help explore various options for covering the costs of services rendered at any of our healthcare facilities.
• Click here to find our financial assistance forms and counselor information