Chapter NEWS/EVENTS
Mended Hearts Anchorage meeting September 19, 1pm 2023
1. Join us at our next monthly meeting on Tuesday September 19, 1 PM at the BP Conference Center located at 900 E Benson BLVD, Anchorage AK. Our guest speaker will be Ashley Arezou Minaei, MPH, CHP Program Manager, Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program, Division of Public Health, State of Alaska.
2. We will also have 2 guests requesting AED donations.
3. Our focus at the meeting will be centered around member and guest interactions as well as priorities for the remainder of this calendar year.
4. Thank you to all our sponsors and players at our 16th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on August 17, 2023. Your participation ensured we are able to continue our support to heart patients and their caregivers for another year! You have made a difference in our community!
Please donate to Mended Hearts when filling out your PFD in 2023! Thank you in advance and be assured all $$ stays in AK to assist heart patients and their caregivers!
Heart Attack Symptoms
Risk Factors that Can be Changed
Risk Factors that Can be Changed
Chest discomfort that feels like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach. Shortness of breath, heartburn, cold sweats, nausea, lightheadedness, or anxiety.
Risk Factors that Can be Changed
Risk Factors that Can be Changed
Risk Factors that Can be Changed
What can you do--or stop doing--to stave off heart disease? Stop Smoking; Reduce High Blood Cholesterol; Reduce High Blood Pressure; Physical Inactivity; Control Weight and Obesity; Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Depression
Risk Factors that Can be Changed
Medication Adherence
Depression is actually a fairly common condition among heart patients. Depression isn't a character flaw , nor is it something you can shake off or snap out of. it's a serious condition that requires medical care.
Medication Adherence
Medication Adherence
Medication Adherence
It's estimated that over 100,000 people die each year because they fail to take their medications as prescribed. If you feel the medications are not right for you consult your medical staff.
Diet
Medication Adherence
Get Involved
You most likely will need to change your diet after a heart event. More fruits and vegetables are always a good choice to consider. Talk with your medical staff to determine what is right for you.
Get Involved
Medication Adherence
Get Involved
A recent study indicated heart patients who became involved in a volunteer program recovered more quickly and were less likely to have a recurring event. Join us at Mended Hearts-Anchorage and learn how to give back to the community.