Mended Hearts of Whittier Chapter 351

04/09/2025

08/12/2024

The Mended Hearts mission is “Inspiring hope and improving the quality of life for heart patients and their families through ongoing peer-to-peer support.”

Mended Hearts Provides Education and Support Programs

Person-to-Person Visiting Program:
Mended Hearts members are like the people they serve, heart patients and family members who serve others who are going through what they went through themselves. This allows them to draw on their own personal experience as they educate, reassure, and inspire others.

Email & Phone Support:
We provide on-going support with phone visits to patients and family members after their hospital stay. You can reach us by phone at 562-698-0811 Ext: 12368, by email at MH351@PIHHealth.org, or by using the form at the bottom of this page.

Learn more on our website here: https://mendedheartswhittier.org/educational-and-support-programs/ or call us at 562-698-0811 Ext: 12368

08/09/2024

Tired of replanting your herb garden every spring? Good news! you can enjoy fresh herbs and veggies year after year with these 12 perennial powerhouses that thrive in pots.

https://thenatureofhome.com/perennial-vegetables-herbs-grow-in-pots/

08/05/2024

"Falling down is how we grow. Staying down is how we die," by Brian Vaszily, acknowledges that failure and setbacks are integral parts of the human experience.

Vaszily's words encourage a proactive approach to adversity, emphasizing that resilience is key to personal growth and fulfillment. Embracing failure as a stepping stone rather than a setback can transform our lives and lead us toward success and happiness.

08/02/2024

The dog days of summer... Those hazy, heat-shimmering weeks when even dogs seek shade or want to live in the pool!

08/01/2024

Can you believe it’s already the first day of August? Time flies when you’re having fun in the sun! Whether you’re soaking up the last bits of summer, planning your back-to-school shopping, or just trying to keep cool with a refreshing ice cream cone, let’s make this month a memorable one!

07/29/2024

Surround yourself with people who motivate and inspire you. Whether they're friends, mentors, or colleagues, being in the company of those who encourage your growth can significantly impact your journey. They push you to achieve more, remind you of your potential, and support your aspirations. Choose your circle wisely—it's about surrounding yourself with positivity and empowerment.

07/26/2024

Beat the Heat: Essential Summer Safety Tips

Stay safe this summer with these key tips:

Hydrate constantly, avoiding caffeine and alcohol

Wear light, loose clothing and use AC or fans

Plan outdoor activities for cooler hours

Use sunscreen, hats, and seek shade

Never leave kids or pets in parked cars

Check on vulnerable individuals regularly

Know signs of heat illness: dizziness, headache, nausea

Use buddy system for outdoor work/exercise

Stay informed about weather and heat advisories

Create a cool home environment

Follow these guidelines to enjoy summer safely while minimizing heat risks.

07/22/2024

We would love to mail you our Mended Hearts Newsletter. It is a wonderful resource where we share information about our chapter based here in Whittier, CA. We will share new heart-healthy delicious recipes, messages from our doctors, and wonderful stories of hope and inspiration for our patients and their families. Just fill out the quick form below and we will make sure you begin receiving our newsletter.

And don’t forget to follow us here on Facebook!

https://mendedheartswhittier.org/newsletter/

07/20/2024

Today marks the 55th anniversary of one of humanity's greatest achievements - the Apollo 11 moon landing! On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to set foot on another world, taking "one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind".

https://www.nasa.gov/history/july-20-1969-one-giant-leap-for-mankind/

07/12/2024

Daily wisdom...

07/09/2024

What is (trap-neuter-return) and how can you help out stray cats?

📚 Our BACK TO BASICS SERIES: What is an ear tip? 🤔

An ear-tip is the removal of the tip of the LEFT ear of a cat, while under anesthesia, by a veterinarian. It is the universally-recognized sign that a cat has been spayed/neutered and vaccinated.

Because an unsocialized (feral) community cat cannot be handled, an ear-tip instantly confirms from a distance that the cat in question has been spayed or neutered and has received vaccines. 🏥🐾 If you see a cat with an ear-tip, you can be confident that the cat has been fully vetted.

It is imperative to ear-tip any cat that is spayed/neutered and that you intend to return to its outdoor home. Failing to do so may result in the cat being trapped again and taken to clinic for TNR. Surely, the vet will discover the cat is already altered when they get it on the table. By then, resources will have been wasted, including the opportunity for an unaltered cat to secure a TNR appointment at clinic. Please don't waste everyone's time and let's not stress the kitty even more: get that ear-tip before releasing kitty to its outdoor home. 🕰️

❓ Are all ear-tipped cats feral? NO. There are plenty of friendly, adoptable ear-tipped cats among us. If placement isn't available for a kitten or a friendly adult, a rescuer may have no choice but to TNR and put the cat back outside. An ear-tip is not an indication of the cat's disposition; it only serves to signify that the cat has been altered. 🐱💙

What should you do if you see an ear-tipped cat? Nothing, unless the cat is in distress or injured. Ear-tipped cats do not contribute to overpopulation, are fully vetted and should be left alone. Do NOT take them to a shelter; they may be deemed unadoptable there and immediately euthanized.

When you see an ear-tipped cat, you can be certain that someone cares about the welfare of that animal. That cat probably lives in a colony and has a caretaker. Ear-tipped cats are fortunate kitties, indeed! 🏡🐈

Original content provided by Stray Cat Project. ✅





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