Chapter NEWS/EVENTS
Meeting June 16, 1pm BP Conference Center
1. We invite Cardiovascular patients and their caregivers to Our next monthly meeting on June 16, 1pm BP Conference Center, 900 E Benson Blvd
All Heart patients and their caregivers are welcome to attend!
2. Our 19th Annual Mended Hearts Charity Golf Tournament will be held on July 28, 2026 @ JBER Moose Run (Hill Course) 8 am shotgun start. This is a fun tournament open to everyone, where every amateur golfer regardless of SCORE will have an opportunity to win over $1,000,000 in prizes. At least 1 amateur player from the field will be randomly selected to participate in the million dollar shootout. In addition every Diamond Sponsor will be guaranteed to have an amateur player from their team participate.
Sign up early as this tournament will fill up fast! Email Mendedheartsak@hotmail.com or call 907-622-3320 to sign up or get more details.
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.