Chapter NEWS/EVENTS
Mended Hearts 18th Annual Charity Golf Event
1. THANK YOU TO ALL THE SPONSORS/ Prize Donors (listed below), and Golfers who made the Mended Hearts 18th Annual Charity Golf Event successful! YOUR participation in this event has made a difference for our community!!
Diamond Sponsor-Vince & Jan Mee, Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute; Chenega EH&F Strategic Business Unit, and Laborers Local 341
Gold Sponsor-Vince & Jan Mee, Ralph & JoAnn Mingo, James Barndt, Tara Murdock-Barndt, Residential Mortgage LLC and MATSON
Hole Sponsor-Les Parker, Edward Jones (Gavin Rueb), and Bob & Ann Barndt
Prize Sponsors-Alaska Railroad Corp, David's Jewelers, Texas Roadhouse (Tikahtnu), Laborers Local 341, Moose's Tooth, McDonalds, Red Robin, Jersey Mike's Subs, Great Harvest Bread Co, Costco (Debarr), Costco Business Center, Garcia's (ER), Chepo's (ER) and Mended Hearts-Anchorage.
2. We invite Cardiovascular patients and their caregivers to Our next monthly meeting on September 23rd, 1pm @ BP Conference Center 900 E Benson Blvd Anchorage AK.
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
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
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.