Mended Hearts
Mended Hearts is an organization composed of a special group of people… people who
are involved: heart patients, spouses, health professionals and other interested persons
who are interested in helping people deal with the emotional recovery from heart disease.
All heart patients, their families and friends, are welcome to attend the Mended Hearts
monthly meetings.
At a Boston hospital in 1950, four grateful beneficiaries of the new heart surgery were
brought together. They had been given a new chance to live; they talked about their
families, friends and how well they felt. They shared their plans and hopes for a bright
new future, and they spoke about their "mended" hearts. They decided to form an
organization in January, 1951, with the first membership of two men and two women. They
capitalized the words in referring to themselves—Mended Hearts was born!
There are currently over two hundred Mended Hearts chapters throughout the United
States. Most chapters meet regularly, on a monthly basis. Meetings often include health
personnel from throughout the community, enabling the patient and family to keep up with
the many changes in treatment and technology within the heart and health fields.
Meetings are also devoted to members discussions, social interactions and mutual
support. Most Mended Hearts chapters send newsletters to members as an added way to stay
in touch.
MENDED HEARTS ARE:
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Endorsed by the American Heart Association, its affiliates, and numerous institutions
and agencies from throughout the United States.
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An extended support group for heart patients and their families.
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Here to reinforce what the health care providers have prescribed.
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A group of people who experienced first hand, similar heart problems.
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Keenly interested in the advancement of medical knowledge and skills that mean renewed
lives for many people.
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Aware of the kind of help that is necessary to sustain heart patients in time of
concern and doubt.
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Eager to share their newly found happiness by helping others.
Officers of the Helena Chapter of Mended Hearts are:
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Bev Gibson, President
442-8826
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James O'Donnell, Vice-President
442-9250
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Ray Morrison, Treasurer 442-4027
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LaVerne Spear,
Visitor Chairperson 449-3182
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Rich Palmer, Secretary 449-4107
For information regarding Mended Hearts Meetings or Membership in the Helena Area,
please feel free to call any of these individuals.
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