19 - CHD Parent & Film Writer/Producer Michael Katchman: New Film "Building the Field: Lifelong Care for CHD" & the Importance of Transitioning Care for CHD Children into Adulthood

In this episode we talk to CHD Parent & Film Writer/Producer Michael Katchman. We discuss his incredible new documentary entitled "Building the Field: Lifelong Care for CHD" and how important it is that children who have CHD and have received open heart surgeries don't get lost to care. Did you know that 90% of adults with CHD do not receive regular medical care for their CHD?! 90%! The medical field is now noticing what a vital need there is to ensure CHD patients receive lifelong care, both physically and emotionally. Michael's film follows the stories of 4 adults with CHD and their journey with lifelong care for their CHD. IT IS A MUST SEE EVERY CHD PARENT! You can see Michael's film on Youtube, or just click below on the title! Building the Field: Lifelong Care for Congenital Heart Disease Sign up to be notified when our book Hope and Courage: Real-Life Lessons from the Parents of a Child with Congenital Heart Disease releases at tomandkathansen.com!   Follow us @tomandkathansen on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter!   Questions or comments? Reach out to us at tomandkathansen@gmail.com!  Please rate, review, and subscribe to The Hope and Courage Podcast for CHD Parents anywhere you listen to podcasts!