These Are Our Stories

There are many reasons U.S. News & World Report has ranked us among the top ten heart centers for 22 consecutive years. Here we share some of our stories.

View our stories in the playlist above or on YouTube by clicking on a thumbnail.

Transplant Recipient Esmeralda Miranda

The Bionic Bride Allyssa Smith Babineaux

Distance Runner Rebecca Trahan

Stem Cell Recipient Byron Baker

Racing Legend AJ Foyt

Father of Four Joes Vazcoy

Longest Survivor Charles Washington

Heat Pump Recipients Albert & Brian Benoit

The Texas Heart Institute (THI) was founded in 1962 by world renowned cardiovascular surgeon, Dr. Denton A. Cooley. Since that time, THI has been recognized as a preeminent research and education based facility, remaining at the forefront of medical innovation.

As a pioneer in cardiovascular medicine, THI has been ranked one of the nation’s top 10 heart centers for 22 consecutive years and the only top 10 heart center in Texas. Your support will allow us to enhance research areas, expand education programs, and improve patient care. However, most importantly, your gift will provide hope to the millions of people suffering from heart and vascular disease.

Help us continue our journey. Join us in celebrating 50 years of excellence by donating to the THI 50th Anniversary Fund. Your gift can be made securely online, by mail, or by phone. 

Please make checks payable to Texas Heart Institute and mail to:

Texas Heart Institute
Development Office, MC3-117
PO Box 20345
Houston, Texas 77225-0345

To make a gift by phone, please call 832-355-3792.

See our donor recognition page.