Mended Hearts of Cherokee #420

06/09/2026

Heart disease remains the #1 killer of women in the United States—but it doesn’t have to be❗️

Most cardiovascular disease is preventable with early detection and timely intervention. That’s why The Mended Hearts & Heart Sistas strongly support the Cardiovascular Disease Early Detection and Prevention Act of 2026. The bill expands access to lifesaving screenings so women—especially those at highest risk—can catch heart disease before it becomes deadly.

Join us and Heart Sistas for our upcoming webinar, where they will share their efforts to advance the Cardiovascular Disease Early Detection and Prevention Act of 2026, legislation focused on expanding access to advanced cardiovascular screening tests, improving prevention, early detection, and support for communities at greater risk of cardiovascular disease.

Register at the link below⬇️
https://ow.ly/yhFa50Z8XkL

06/03/2026

Today is Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) Awareness Day❗️

🫀SVT is a rapid abnormal heart rhythm that begins in the upper chambers of the heart. Raising awareness can help more people recognize the symptoms, understand the causes, and explore treatment options.

Learn more and support the campaign at the link below⬇️
https://heartrhythmalliance.org/aa/us/supraventricular-tachycardia-svt

Arrhythmia Alliance

05/30/2026

Are you or someone you love living with AFib?

Explore our new AFib Symposium series on our YouTube channel. The sessions led by UC Health focus on the causes and symptoms of AFib, tips for managing it, and cutting-edge treatments.

Visit the link below to watch:
https://youtu.be/UoqtAlu6ck4?si=dy_VitcHNZfDzTlD

05/21/2026

Have you explored our new "Living with Heart Failure" series❓

Our EMPOWERHEARTFAILURE™ program has added 3 new discussion guides to our heart failure resource library:
🫀Living with Heart Failure and Chronic Kidney Disease
🫀Living with Heart Failure and Diabetes or Obesity
🫀Living with Heart Failure and High Blood Pressure

You can download the free guides and explore other heart failure resources at the link below⬇️
https://mendedhearts.org/heart-failure/

05/16/2026

05/12/2026

Today is 🩺

For 121 million Americans impacted by , nurses are often the heartbeat of their healthcare journey, providing essential care, comfort, support, and advocacy for patients❣️

Whether in hospitals, clinics, or communities, your work saves lives, supports recovery, and brings hope to patients and families👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

Thank you for your unwavering support and dedication❗️

05/05/2026

May is Hypertension Awareness Month❗️

🫀47% of adults in the US are living with . However, you can prevent and manage high blood pressure by maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Learn more and download our free resources on living with hypertension at the link below⬇️
https://mendedhearts.org/high-blood-pressure/

04/25/2026

Every 40 seconds, someone in the US experiences a heart attack❤️‍🩹

Men's and women's heart attack symptoms are different, so it's important you know the signs and symptoms to spot a heart attack early. You can learn about symptoms, treatment, questions to ask your doctor, and more with our "Understanding Heart Attack" discussion guide💪

Visit the link below to download your copy and explore more free resources⬇️
https://mendedhearts.org/heart-attack-2/

04/21/2026

Great meeting today at Mended Hearts in the Galleria room with our lovely and very smart guest speaker, Kelly Burns, Pharmacist at Northside Cherokee. Wonderful and useful information about prescription medication, particularly concerning heart patients.

Kelly enlightened us on the importance of taking charge of our own meds, likening it to being the driver of our own car. Especially important, taking medication at the correct time, drug interactions, and following directions exactly as prescribed. Also, not taking any supplements without first consulting your doctor.

Our meeting was followed by a delicious catered lunch, created by our wonderful chef on site 😋

Alfred, our president, was missed but Noel did a terrific job in his absence.
Noel even had a fun raffle for us.

Looking forward to our next monthly meeting on May 19th at 10:30a.m.

Stay healthy and enjoy each day,
Eileen ❤️