“We must all remember that Mended Hearts is an affiliation of persons throughout the world who share a common bond. The national organization exists only because we have this affiliation — a number of chapters united with one goal — To Help Others.” —From the Mended Hearts’ first brochure, 1969
For nearly 65 years, Mended Hearts has built a strong reputation for being a friend in need to millions of heart patients nationwide. And Heartbeat magazine, the official publication for Mended Hearts and Mended Little Hearts, is the pulse that keeps these friendships beating.
Evidence shows that peer-to-peer programs like Mended Hearts work. They work because members share experiences and information, provide encouragement and reinforcement, solve health-related problems together, increase one another’s self-efficacy, and promote an understanding of self-care. These all lead to an improved quality of life, healthier behaviors, and fewer hospitalizations. (Source: California HealthCare Foundation’s Building Peer Support to Manage Chronic Disease: Seven Models for Success) As Mended Hearts and Mended Little Hearts members support one another, they rely on Heartbeat as a springboard for engagement in the organization, an educational resource and a way to stay informed on anything related to heart disease.
If you’re looking for an engaged audience determined to improve their quality of life, Heartbeat is your source.
