Mended hearts of OsceolA - #364

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the motto for the organization?
A: "It' s great to be alive - and to help others"

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Q: Who are your members?
A: While many of our members are patients that provide heart patient-to-patient visits are the core of Mended Hearts' program, volunteers do not have to be a patient.  We want others in the community involved as well.  Caregivers, family members of patients, physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals are a few examples of potential interested potential members.

Q: Who can attend the meetings?
A: Patients, spouses, family members, friends, medical professionals, Mended Hearts brings together all of us who are faced with the realities of heart disease to form a network of caring individuals.

Q: What is the cost of membership?
A:

• Single Member $22.00 (which includes $5.00 for local chapter dues)
• Family membership $32.00 (which includes $10.00 for local chapter dues)

Q: How can I become a member?
A: Membership applications are available online APPLICATION or at the monthly meetings. (Second Saturday of each month at 11:00 am)

 

Q: What is the "Accredited Visitor Program"?
A: Visiting Program – Reaching out with the support of local hospitals, trained volunteers serve heart patients by listening, sharing their own experiences, answering questions and empathizing with the anxiety and concern of patients and their families. Annually, volunteers make 227,000 hospital visits to patients and 30,000 visits to family members and caregivers.

Q: How can I as a member become more involved in our Local Chapter of Mended hearts?
A:   

• become an Accredited Visitor and participate in the visiting program,
• become a committee member to assist the Board of Directors,
• attend the monthly meetings and other activities,
•  reach out to the community to let them know about the chapter and the support it can offer.

Q: ?What goes on at monthly meetings?
A:  Group Meetings – Many chapters offer regular group meetings where heart patients and families receive support in coping with the strong emotions that often accompany diagnosis, treatment or surgery for heart disease. Learning to understand and express their shock, disbelief, anger or frustration is an important step in the patients’ recovery process, and the supportive environment of group meetings provides a forum for these discussions. Chapters also invite healthcare professionals to present valuable information and answer questions.