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WHAT IS THE MENDED HEARTS, Inc?
It is a non-profit service organization for people who have had heart surgery. There are more than 225 chapters throughout the United States.
Founded 1951 • Incorporated 1955 • San Francisco Chapter #177
HOW DID IT GET STARTED?
It was founded in January, 1951 by four people who had heart surgery in a Boston hospital at the same time. They wanted to share their experiences and to give supportive encouragement to others about to have heart surgery. The Mended Hearts was incorporated in November, 1955.
WHAT SERVICES ARE OFFERED BY THE MENDED HEARTS?
Mended Hearts assists surgeons, physicians and hospitals in their care of people having heart surgery by:
• Providing education to people who may need heart surgery .
• Visiting and encouraging people recovering from heart surgery and their families (with doctor approval) .
• Planning and conducting social and educational events for people who have had heart surgery .
• Partnering with other organizations to contribute to heart health research and education.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO JOIN THE MENDED HEARTS?
Anyone is eligible to join. The membership is people who have undergone heart surgery and others who are interested in the objectives of the Mended Hearts.
HOW DOES ONE BECOME A MEMBER OF THE MENDED HEARTS?
Contact the local chapter in your area. They are listed below.
In San Francisco, contact Chapter # 177.
Write or phone:
Chapter # 177, The Mended Hearts, Inc. 720 Gough Street, # 51
San Francisco, CA 94120-3190
Phone: (415) 626-1493.
Chapter # 177 meets every third Thursday of the month (except in July and August). Notices of time and place are mailed out monthly for three months to San Francisco residents we have visited in the hospital.
In Oakland, contact Chapter #188.
Write or phone:
Chapter #188, The Mended Hearts, Inc.
1409 Brewster Drive
El Cerrito, CA 94530
Phone: (510) 529-1725.
Chapter # 188 meets every month. Notices of time and place are mailed out monthly for three months to residents we have visited in the hospital.
The Mended Hearts is a non-profit, service and support organization and national and chapter annual dues are kept at a minimum. Dues are now $20 for the first year and $15 annual renewal.
FOR MENDED HEARTS CHAPTER NEAR YOU CALL 1-800-AHA-USA-1
Here are the Mended Heart Chapters in our region.
Berkeley #199
Mrs. Barbara Counsell (510) 526-0820
675 Ensenada Ave., Berkeley, CA 94707
Eureka #46
Mr. Sam Swanlund (707) 445-1156
2617 Swanlund Lane, Eureka, CA 95503
Fremont #110
Mrs. Dee Dee Borza (510) 797-1111
200 Mowry Avenue, Fremont, CA 94539
Fresno #92
Ms. Elaine Johnson (209) 224-4647
3948 E. Ashcraft, Fresno, CA 93726
Hayward #162
Ms. Virginia Zalkaske (510) 887-5599
2048 Sarasota Lane, Hayward, CA 94545
Oakland #188
Mrs. Eileen Lukes (510) 529-1725
1409 Brewster Drive, El Cerrito, CA 94530
San Francisco #177
Mr. Ralph Aron (415) 526-1493
720 Gough Street #51 San Francisco, CA 94102
San Mateo #26
Ms. Patricia Nordquist (650) 588-1127
601 3rd Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066
San Rafael #139
Mr. Herman Arrow (415) 461-7433
40 Corte Oriental, Greenbrae, CA 94904
Santa Clara #21
Mrs. Michelle Stueckle (408) 258-7405
2328 Toiyabe Way, San Jose, CA 95133
Santa Cruz #155
Mr. Ray Kuhn (408) 684-1644
30 Asta Drive, Aptos, CA 95003
Santa Rosa #282
Mr. Wayne Martin (707) 537-0630
6269 Meadowstone Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95409
Walnut Creek #254
Mr. Paul R. Harris (510) 938 9298
2063 Robb Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
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