Officers and members of Mended Hearts Chapter 050 – Rochester observed the chapter’s 55th anniversary when it received a certificate from the national organization at its monthly meeting on Monday, October 18.
Mended Hearts Chapter 050 – Rochester was established in 1966. It is a non-profit support organization dedicated to alleviating the stress and trauma associated with heart disease and surgery. It offers the gift of hope to heart disease patients, their families, and caregivers. It brings together patients, spouses, family members, and medical professionals to form a network of caring and informed individuals. It visits cardiac patients recovering from heart procedures and surgery at both Rochester General and Strong Memorial Hospitals.
The group holds meetings ten months a year on the third Monday of the month where speakers discuss heart-related subjects. Guest speakers have included cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiologists, pharmacists, dietitians, cardio rehab nurses, fellow heart patients, and others.
The chapter always encourages and welcomes new members and says when people join, they just don’t become members; they become friends. Interested individuals may go to www.mendedheartsrochester.com/members to join.
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