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Tim Elsner, Executive Director The Mended Hearts, Inc. National Office, shares some comments on Mended Hearts in the news.
Today’s Washington Post includes a column from regular contributor John Kelly who shares his personal story about having a heart event and prominently mentions Mended Hearts. Mr. Kelly had called the national office last week seeking information on our organization -- wanting to also speak to a member with visiting experience. Below is a link to the column, which includes a positive and prominent mention of Mended Hearts and quotes from Chapter 94 President Bob Gelenter.
This is the third national media placement referencing Mended Hearts in recent months. In April, U.S. News and World Reports included quotes from MHI EVP Dale Briggs in a story on depression and heart disease (along with a four-color photo), and in late June the Associated Press (AP) included quotes and a photo of Dale in a story on a similar subject. An AP article typically hits an audience of 30 million in the U.S. alone.
Earlier this year, Mended Hearts was also prominently featured (as the lead resource) in a cover story on the value of support groups in the January issue of the prestigious and influential Harvard Heart Letter.
Given the audience of the Washington Post and its influence nationally, we thought you would find the article of interest. [Note: Most systems allow linkage to the article via the Web by pressing your “Control” key while clicking on the link below.]
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/07/16/AR2006071600822_pf.html
2005 The Year of the Heart
It's been over a year since former President Bill Clinton had his heart 
surgery. Click here to visit the Parade magazine and read his story and about how he and the AHA are working together to combat obesity in children. Currently over 9 million children are at risk for heart disease - approximately 16 % of all children in the U.S. are overweight or obese. This problem is growing at an alarming rate. Type 2 diabetes, a condition normally found in adults, is increasing by substantial numbers in our children. What can we do? What must we do! See additional articles on how to talk to your children about weight, habits learned in childhood, and getting your children on the right track.
Another great site to visit...(more)
Check out the topics of interest! There are articles to assist you from the very first signs that you may be experiencing a heart event. When do I call the doctor? What questions should I ask? What information should I have available to share with my doctor? How do I present the information to my doctor? How do I cope? How does my family cope? Get answers to your questions.
The Medical Family Tree above is one example of how you can track and document your family history. Family history is very important information to have prepared ahead of time for your doctor. For a copy of the Medical Family Tree form, available at HealthCenterOnline, click here.
More and more information is available at the touch of a button. Click here to learn more about your heart. Watch videos on the cardiovascular system, angioplasty and stenting, coronary artery disease, stroke and much more.
Have you visited the news websites for the latest health news? There is a lot of good information - articles and videos. Check it out. For ABC health news click here to reach ABC News and access the recent articles and videos below by clicking on health and selecting cardio health in the search field, or just click on the links below.
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For CBS health news click here to get to the CBS Home Page, from which you can access CBS Cares. CBS CARES: Why is there a relationship between depression and heart disease? For NBC health news click here to get to the NBC Home Page, which will direct you to their HealthWatch Heart Center
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2005 Year of the Heart
PARADE Magazine recently printed two articles by Dr. Isadore Rosenfeld: Heart Health Starts With You, February 6, 2005 issue, and How Men Hurt Their Hearts, March 20, 2005 issue. The first article expounds on what individuals can do to control risk factors for heart disease and also provides some interesting and useful statistical data. The second article reviews habits and attitudes that may increase the risk of heart issues in men. Click here and browse the PARADE archives to access the complete articles.
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THURSDAY, March 10 (HealthDay News) -- Former President Bill Clinton underwent successful surgery Thursday to correct minor complications that arose after his quadruple heart bypass operation last September. ... more. |
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