Dr. Helen Taussig

Dr. Helen Taussig was a pioneering pediatric cardiologist who transformed the care of children with congenital heart defects. She developed innovative surgical techniques to correct complex heart problems that were often fatal before her work. She co-founded the St. Louis Heart Society and helped establish the field of pediatric cardiology. Her dedication and scientific insight led to better survival rates for thousands of children born with heart conditions, and she is celebrated as the founder of modern pediatric cardiology. Her work significantly improved the understanding and treatment of congenital heart disease, saving countless young lives.