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, 2006 Chapter 62

Celebrated Its Thirty-Fifth Anniversary.

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