Welcome to Chapter 62, Mended Hearts of San DiegoŠ

Mended Hearts, a national nonprofit organization affiliated with the

American Heart Association, has been offering the gift of hope

to heart disease patients, their families and caregivers for more

than 50 years. Recognized for its role in facilitating a positive

patient-care experience, Mended Hearts partners with hospitals

and offers services to heart patients through visiting programs,

support group meetings and educational forums. Our mission is

to "inspire hope in heart disease patients and their families."

Because Mended Hearts is made up of the very kinds of people

it serves---heart patients, their families, and others impacted by

heart disease, its members draw on personal experience as they

help others. Mended Hearts support groups help people

understand that there can be a rich, rewarding life after heart

disease. Members listen, share their experiences, learn from

healthcare professionals and volunteer to talk to other heart

patients about what they may face including lifestyle changes,

depression, recovery and treatment.

     Chapter 62 was charted in 1970 as one of the first Mended Heart

     chapters west of the Mississippi.The chapter has experienced steady growth

     in membership and conducts an extensive visiting program.  Accredited Visitors

     are now seeing patients in seven hospitals in the San Diego area.  Satellite

     groups are active in both Chula Vista and Encinitas. On February 12, 2008 Chapter 62

celebrated its thirty-seventh anniversary.

Meetings

Our meetings are free and open to any one who is interested in

heart health. Our goal is to be both supportive and informative.

Please come and join us.

Our meetings are normally held at 10:00 AM on the second Saturday of each month at the

NEW MEETING LOCATION EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 2008

Sharp Cabrillo Hospital

1st Floor Conference Room

3475 Kenyon Street

San Diego, CA 92110-5002

FREE PARKING AVAILABLE