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Get heart smart during Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week

February is American Heart Month and this week is Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week.

February 13, 2026
Dr. Michael DiMaria a pediatric cardiologist from HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's at Presbyterian St. Luke's discussing heart defect awareness with hosts.

It’s the most common type of birth defect, affecting nearly one percent of births every year in the U.S. Dr. Michael DiMaria, a pediatric cardiologist from HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children’s joined Great Day Colorado.

Watch the Great Day Colorado segment

About Dr. DiMaria and the team at HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Pediatric Cardiology

Published:
February 13, 2026
Location:
HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's Presbyterian St. Luke's

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