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This resolution, a Senate Resolution from Rhode Island, officially designates February 7th through the 14th of 2026 as "Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week" within the state. Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are birth defects affecting the structure of a baby's heart, with approximately 40,000 infants born with one each year in the United States, and about 25% requiring significant surgery in their first year. The resolution highlights the seriousness of CHDs, which are among the most common birth defects in Rhode Island and can be fatal, while also acknowledging the ongoing progress in research and medical interventions. It encourages all citizens to observe this week and to recognize the vital work of doctors and scientists in understanding and treating these conditions, and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the American Heart Association in Providence.

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