NORWAY — The Stephens Memorial Hospital Vital Connections Mended Hearts group will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb.
16, at 193 Main St., Ripley Building, Harper Conference Room. Dennise Whitley, American Heart Association
representative, will speak about heart health for the cardiac patient and
the group will play bingo.

The group meets the third Tuesday of the month, for heart patients and families to receive support in coping with the emotions that often accompany diagnosis, treatment or surgery for heart disease. Learning to understand and express their shock, disbelief, anger or frustration is an important step in the patient’s recovery process, and the supportive environment of group meetings provides a forum for these discussions.

An invited health care professional speaks monthly to present valuable information and answer questions. All are welcome to attend the meeting. Attendees may have the chance to make a difference in a patient’s recovery and outlook on life, as well as interact with other members through the chapter meetings, volunteer opportunities and special events.