Her Heart Support Network
In 2023, Support Network meetings will be offered in a hybrid setting, with virtual and in-person options, with the exception of April, July and December when meetings will be in-person only.
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Finding strength among women
If you are a woman who has survived a heart-related event or has heart disease, you are part of a growing sisterhood in northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio. To help you connect with other women like you, Parkview offers the Her Heart Support Network of Parkview Heart Institute.
We invite you to join us, no matter your age or personal story.
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Parkview Regional Medical Center
11143 Parkview Circle Drive, Entrance 4
Conference Rooms A & B
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
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260-266-2444
What to expect in our monthly meetings
The Her Heart Support Network is facilitated by local women who have completed extensive training with heart health experts. The Support Network allows you to learn from one another and from these trained heart-health advocates.
The group is here to:
- Encourage you
- Help you discover new strengths
- Connect you with other women who understand your experiences
- Share health information
- Connect you with community resources
Especially for our female cardiac patients, Parkview Heart Institute offers support and education through the Her Heart Support Network of Parkview Heart Institute.
Meeting topics
February 9: Hearts, Chocolate and Friendship
It’s February, National Heart Month and the month of love. Let’s take some time to love and celebrate our hearts with friendship and fun! We will play some games, learn about our hearts and enjoy the company of our heart sisters with yummy treats too!
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March 9: Stir it up for National Nutrition Month!
Field trip alert! We will be meeting at the Parkview Center for Healthy Living teaching kitchen (1234 E Dupont Rd., Suite 2, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825.) Join us as the PPG - Cardiology dieticians cook up healthy stir fry options.
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April 13: Therapeutic Services to Support an Active Lifestyle
Field trip alert! Join us at Turnstone (3320 N Clinton St., Fort Wayne, IN, 46805) to learn about the services and programs offered at Turnstone. Turnstone Center's fitness and aquatic program is a place where members from the community can exercise and improve their health, and ultimately strive to prevent or lessen the occurrence of chronic conditions such as heart disease or high blood pressure through safe and effective exercise.
The presentation will be led by Tina Acosta, director of outreach and EJ Whitney, director of fitness and aquatics.
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May 11: MyChart: The best friend you’ve never met
Join Deb Farrell, MyChart digital health support coordinator, as she guides us with a step-by-step navigation of Parkview’s patient portal, MyChart. She will answer your MyChart questions and assist those who are having trouble with their accounts or need help signing up. MyChart can help you track your health, communicate with your providers and so much more!
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June 8: Becoming your own healthcare advocate
Aging and In Home Services will join us to discuss becoming your own healthcare advocate - helping you communicate with your providers more effectively so that you can have a better understanding of your health, diagnosis, screening and any need for follow up appointments. Being your own healthcare advocate allows you to make better decision about YOUR healthcare.
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July 13: Her Heart Annual Family Picnic
Yes, we are back in person for our annual picnic! Join us for some heart healthy picnic food and summer fun in the Parkview Heart Institute lobby and courtyard!
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August 10: Ask the Pharmacist
Back by popular demand, Kris Howard, PharmD answers your pharmacy questions. So, jot them down and join us!
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September 14: Sleep and Your Heart
Research tells us that how we sleep impacts our heart health. Join our PPG – Sleep Medicine provider to learn how to get better ZZZZZs for a healthy heart.
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October 12: Medicare Enrollment Explained
The Medicare enrollment commercials begin like clockwork every fall and can cause quite a bit of confusion. This month, Debra Taylor will join us to talk about SHIP, a program offering free and unbiased counseling regarding Medicare. She will discuss how Medicare works and how SHIP assists clients in getting help with Part B premiums. Learn how to sign up for Medicare plans and more. Take the mystery out of Medicare by attending this information packed meeting!
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November 9: Ask the Cardiologist
Sabeena Ramrakhiani, MD, PPG – Cardiology, will discuss hot topics in women’s heart health and answer your questions. Just write them down and join us for this very informative evening.
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December 14: Her Heart Holiday Party
Let’s celebrate! Join the Parkview Her Heart team for some festivities and crafts to celebrate the season!
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Learn more about women's heart health
For information about other services available to you through Parkview Heart Institute, call 260-266-2444 or toll free 855-762-7762.