We know that during this time of upheaval you may be experiencing a higher level of stress than normal. We know that some of you may also be feeling overwhelmed with the news and with being isolated. We, at The Mended Hearts, Inc., understand the importance of finding new ways to provide support and education in this time of crisis. We have been offering the gift of hope and support to heart patients and their families across the lifespan for almost 70 years, and we will continue to work at improving the quality of life for those we serve.
We wanted to share a few resources that are trustworthy and informative for you and your families. Please check back often as we will continue to update this page with the most up-to-date information from our partner organizations, as well as new support resources.
Please click HERE to read our current MHI policy, updated on September 1, 2021, on the COVID-19 virus and to learn more about what Mended Hearts and Mended Little Hearts are doing to protect our members and the communities we serve.
The COVID and CVD Webinar Series
Speaker: Dr. Harahsheh
Watch the Replay HERE:
Mended Hearts YouTube: https://youtu.be/rofF4oIMk8E
Mended Little Hearts YouTube: https://youtu.be/IkLZ9xlLLjc
Download the COVID and CVD Kids Discussion Guide
Speaker: Dr. Kleper de Almeida
Watch the Replay HERE: https://youtu.be/PtYC5K-UnoY
Download the COVID and CVD Adults Discussion Guide
Speaker: Dr. Nelipovich
Watch the Replay HERE: https://youtu.be/XA0PoOoJbdw
Download the PDF Slides HERE
Download the COVID and CVD Adults Discussion Guide
Download the COVID and CVD Adults Discussion Guide
Recorded Webinars
Helping Children with CHD and their Families Cope during COVID-19
View Recording HERE
Connecting the Underinsured with Financial Assistance
View Recording HERE
COVID-19 and the Cardiac Patient
View recording HERE
Trusted COVID-19 Websites & Resources
- The Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
- American College of Cardiology (ACC)
- American Heart Association – What heart patients should know about Coronavirus
- American Heart Association – Telehealth Patient Tips
- American Heart Association – Aortic Stenosis & COVID-19
- Alliance for Aging Research – Staying Safe at Home During the Coronavirus Crisis
- Adult Congenital Heart Association – What COVID-19 means for adults with congenital heart disease
- HealthyChildren.org – Information for families with children and youth with special health care needs
- Association of Black Cardiologists: COVID-19 Community Guidelines
- Association of Black Cardiologists: COVID-19 FAQ Community Watch
- Association of Black Cardiologists: Common Myths and Misconceptions Regarding COVID-19
COVID-19 and Diabetes
- American Heart Association – COVID-19: Diabetes, Heart Disease and COVID-19
- Novo Nordisk – Managing diabetes in the times of the Coronavirus
Mental Health Resources
- Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Outcome Collaborative – Coping With Stress and Worry During COVID-19
- Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Outcome Collaborative – Helping Children Cope with Stress and Worry during COVID-19
- National Alliance on Mental Illness
- Smithsonian Meditation and Mindfulness Weekly Classes
- How COVID-19 Affects Mental Health
COVID-19 Resources for Families
- Simple Ways to Entertain & Boost Your Baby’s Development at Home
- Co-Parenting Through COVID-19: Putting Your Children First
- COVID-19: Information for Families of Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs
COVID-19 Financial Resources
- Patient Access Network Foundation (PAN) COVID-19 Treatment and Prevention Fund
- A number of companies have assistance programs that can help patients with their medications and treatments. Please see the companies and links to their programs below:
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