Resources
If you or someone you love is struggling with heart failure, we want you to know something important: you are not alone! Medical crisis impacts us in so many ways…physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, socially, and the list goes on. We’ll continually update this series of resources to help you navigate the world of heart health and broach some of the difficult topics that may arise in your journey.
If you’re an advanced heart failure patient or caregiver at one of the eight hospitals we serve and currently need emergency housing, emotional support or help with an alternative non-medical need, please ask your social worker for a JBHF application for assistance. The hospitals we serve include...
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Nashville, TN
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Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital: Nashville, TN
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TriStar Centennial Medical Center: Nashville, TN
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Ascension St. Thomas: Nashville, TN
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University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC): Pittsburgh , PA
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UPMC Children’s Hospital: Pittsburgh, PA
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Allegheny General Hospital: Pittsburgh, PA
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Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania (CHOP): Philadelphia, PA
Our Gift to You!
According to the American Heart Association, about 90% of adults in the United States are expected to develop high blood pressure over their lifetimes. Significant evidence links excess sodium intake with high blood pressure, which increases the risk of heart attack, stroke and heart failure. While there are many elements of heart failure out of a patient's control, heart healthy eating is one area where we have the ability to make a difference in our health.
No matter where you are in your heart health journey, we'd love to help you get one step closer to lowering your sodium intake by introducing you to a delicious salt-free seasoning called Savory Spice. Simply provide your information below and we'll send you an absolutely FREE recipe card and a large 1oz sample of Savory Spice's Poultry Seasoning. Your heart will thank you!
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Kids Coloring Activity
It's never too early to learn about the importance of a healthy heart, so we put together an activity and video just for kids! Download and print the coloring page below, and join Lillian as she talks to your kids about what they can do to keep their heart strong. We'd love to see your finished artwork so don't forget to tag us on Facebook or Instagram (@IHeartJBHF) when you're done!
Links
Receiving a diagnosis of heart failure is frightening, overwhelming and often isolating. The following organizations do a fantastic job at providing tools for patients experiencing heart failure and the people that love them.
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The mission of MyLVAD is to help improve the quality of life and outcomes for people living in the LVAD world. They provide information, support, direction, and inspiration for those who live with LVADs.
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Heart Failure Society of America Patient Hub
Learn about heart failure risk factors, symptoms, and stages; explore tools to help patients and caregivers; find external resources for additional information; and more in the HFSA Patient Hub.
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Practical information for heart failure patients, families and caregivers.