Mended Hearts Chapter 165 - Albany Georgia

04/30/2026

Last Call! RSVPs due by tomorrow, 4/29!💗 Calling all women educators! 💗

You spend your days taking care of everyone else—now it’s your turn.
Join us for Strong Hearts, Strong Teachers, a heart-healthy evening created just for women in education. This special event focuses on women’s heart health, prevention, and simple ways to feel your best for years to come.

✨ What to expect:
❤️ Insights from Dr. Dominique Williams, Director of the Women’s Cardiovascular Clinic at the John Ochsner Heart & Vascular Institute
❤️ Practical tips based on the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 for Women
❤️ Nutrition guidance, lively conversation, and wellness takeaways
❤️ Complimentary refreshments in a relaxed, supportive setting

📅 Wednesday, May 6
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 Lula Restaurant Distillery
🎟️ Space is limited! RSVP required by April 29.
🔗http://spr.ly/6180B6fp68

Because strong teachers deserve strong hearts 💕
Thank you to our sponsor Ochsner Health & Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute

👉 Reserve your spot today!

04/30/2026

Every 40 seconds, someone in the US experiences a heart attack❤️‍🩹

Men's and women's heart attack symptoms are different, so it's important you know the signs and symptoms to spot a heart attack early. You can learn about symptoms, treatment, questions to ask your doctor, and more with our "Understanding Heart Attack" discussion guide💪

Visit the link below to download your copy and explore more free resources⬇️
https://mendedhearts.org/heart-attack-2/

04/30/2026

We’re watching the weather closely as we prepare for Aspire Palooza this Saturday.

Our team is actively monitoring conditions and will make any decisions as quickly as possible, with the safety and experience of our community as the top priority.

Stay connected here for updates. We’re looking forward to a great day together.

04/13/2026

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02/06/2026

It's here.

02/02/2026

Cardiovascular Disease is the leading cause of death in the United States❓

This join us as we spread awareness of while uplifting and strengthening the voices of all those affected❤️

01/24/2026

Our annual awards honor and highlight the community members, wonderful volunteers, and healthcare staff that are making a difference❣️

Please consider nominating a leader, member, chapter, group, healthcare center or individual for their impact and dedication to the cardiovascular community🤝

This year's award categories are as follows:
⭕️ MHI Accredited Visitor Excellence Award
⭕️ MHI Chapter or Group Excellence Award
⭕️ MHI Hospital of the Year Award
⭕️ MHI Nurse of the Year Award
⭕️ MHI Heart Hero of the Year Award
⭕️ MHI Volunteer of the Year Award
⭕️ MHI Newsletter of the Year Award
⭕️ MHI Mary Amato Nursing Student Award
⭕️ MHI Tita Hutchins Award

You must be an MHI member to submit a nomination. Visit the link below to learn more⬇️
https://mendedhearts.org/mended-little-hearts-awards/

01/20/2026

Join us tomorrow, January 20th at 4PM ET for our first transplant support group meeting of 2026🗣️

The group is open to anyone who has been impacted by a heart transplant, especially anyone who is waiting to receive a transplant or who has undergone one in the last year❤️‍🩹

This group is a safe, confidential space for individuals looking to share their experiences, anxieties, triumphs and to connect & support one another along the transplant journeys🤝

📧Reach out to info@mendedhearts.org to learn more and join us!

If you are looking for heart transplant resources visit the link below⬇️
https://mendedhearts.org/empowertransplant/

01/13/2026

This week we're shining a spotlight on last year's Rock Your Scar winners❗️

👋Say hello to Lauren, the winner of our 40+ age category! Lauren was diagnosed at with an aneurysm of the main pulmonary artery at birth. Doctors had never seen her CHD and she was give a 1% chance of survival. Lauren would undergo open heart surgery at 3 years old. Fast forward to today, she is a happy and healthy 44 year old. In 2.5 years Lauren completed six marathons, including the New York City Marathon, pictured above. Lauren hopes her photo inspires younger CHDer's and show them that they too can have a happy, healthy, and thriving future❤️

Get involved with this year's Rock Your Scar Photo Contest & Awareness Campaign at the link below⬇️
https://mendedhearts.org/rock-your-scar-awareness-campaign/