Domestic and international children with heart disease and their families
Students participating in the cardiac screening program
The mission of the Cardiac Children’s Foundation Taiwan is founded on the principle of "holistic health care." Its primary services include:
Providing financial support for major medical expenses not covered by the National Health Insurance (NHI), alleviating the financial burden on families of children with heart conditions.
Integrating expertise from various fields to establish a comprehensive healthcare network. In addition to medical care, the foundation addresses the psychological, social, and emotional needs of children with heart conditions and their families, supporting their growth and smooth integration into society.
Promoting primary prevention as advocated by the NHI Bureau. The foundation organizes annual health promotion activities and lectures to provide families with knowledge on disease prevention and health maintenance.
Implementing the「Student Heart Disease Screening Program」to detect heart conditions in schoolchildren at an early stage, enabling timely referrals and treatment at medical institutions.
Engaging in ongoing academic exchange with international medical and research institutions to enhance domestic research and clinical practices. The foundation also actively promotes the inclusion of new medical devices in the NHI, ensuring families have access to the latest treatments and care for pediatric heart conditions.
Pioneering "Exclusive Sports Meet for Congenital Heart Disease Children"
Pioneering "Cardiac Child Counselor" system
Promoting National Health Insurance coverage for new medical devices
Promoting "Student Cardiac Screening" as a formal health check item
Holistic care model for pediatric heart disease
Alliance with pediatric cardiology departments nationwide
Collaboration with domestic and international hospitals and specialists
From 1971 to December 2023, assisted 125,592 hospitalized cardiac children with medical subsidies of approximately NT$175 million
From 2013 to 2023, emergency care fund assisted 175 congenital heart disease children with subsidies of approximately NT$4.3 million
From 1992 to 2023, out-of-pocket drug subsidies assisted approximately 1,406 congenital heart disease children with subsidies of approximately NT$6.7 million
From 2001 to 2022, assisted approximately 1,397 cardiac children receiving home medical equipment care services
From 2018 to 2024, subsidized 20 cardiac children for pulmonary artery valve replacement with total subsidy of approximately NT$4.2 million
From 2000 to 2023, awarded 8,573 cardiac child scholarships with cumulative amount exceeding NT$21 million
Since 1989, screened over 2.5 million students
Cardiac child counselor services served over 12,000 families
Medical subsidies supported over 5,500 families
Conducted 60 live broadcast courses
Social media followers exceed 19,000
Over 24 parent-child craft activities
Over 50 sports meets and movie appreciation events
Cardiac child family consultation services served over 2,000 families
Facebook live broadcast views surpassed 100,000
Education departments in Taipei City, Taichung City, Yilan County, and Taitung County have officially included cardiac screening in student health examinations
December 2021: Successfully campaigned for National Health Insurance (NHI) coverage approval for Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Replacement (TPVR)
Participated in global clinical trial for Venus pulmonary artery valve, with 84 patients globally enrolled and 15 from Taiwan
Co-hosted 4 international conferences
Subsidized over 32 cardiac children from Southeast Asian countries for medical treatment in Taiwan
Although our impact cannot be strictly quantified, we capture the essence of our work through powerful storytelling, allowing the public to feel the heart and social change driven by our direct services.
I. Co-organized 4 International Conferences
2008: The 8th International Kawasaki Disease Symposium
2012: The 4th Asia-Pacific Congress of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery (APPCS)
2015: Asia-Pacific Interventional Cardiology Congress for Children and Adults
2021: The 8th Asia-Pacific Congress of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery (APPCS)
II. Mentored International Physicians in Advanced Medical Techniques
Traveled to Hebei Children's Hospital to train 25 cardiac surgeons in open-heart surgery and 20 physicians in cardiac catheterization procedures.
Traveled to the Philippines to instruct 5 physicians on pulmonary valve replacement surgery.
Assisted physicians from India in coming to Taiwan to study Kawasaki disease treatment.
Assisted physicians from Indonesia and Vietnam in coming to Taiwan for clinical training in cardiac catheterization procedures.
III. Participated in Global Clinical Trials
Participated in a multi-center global clinical trial for the Venus Pulmonary Valve, which was conducted across 10 medical centers worldwide. The trial enrolled a total of 84 patients globally, with 15 patients contributed by Taiwan.
IV. Subsidized Medical Costs for International Children with Heart Disease
Provided medical subsidies for over 32 children with heart disease from Southeast Asian countries to receive medical treatment in Taiwan.
Provide financial relief to families of children with heart disease and ensure they receive appropriate medical treatment.
Foster public awareness and care for children with heart disease.
Encourage and advance the prevention and research of pediatric heart disease.
Cultivate a family-centered, holistic care model.
Promote the accessibility and widespread adoption of new medical devices.
Fulfill the dreams of children with heart disease to enhance their quality of life.
Mentor international physicians in advanced medical techniques and promote global medical cooperation.
Address demographic shifts caused by declining birthrates by investing in research and care for adult patients with congenital heart disease.
