PATIENTS' RESOURCES

 

What To Do When A Loved One Has A Heart Attack

 

Many people are not aware of the threat of heart disease to them. ACLS has provided helpful information from warning signs of a heart attack to what to do to support survivors of a heart attack. Visit the link to learn more information.

 

College Assistance for Patients with Health Conditions

 

Going to school while juggling health conditions can be challenging. The Community for Accredited Online Schools is making it easier with the following resources:

  1. Scholarships for Students with Health Conditions
  2. Health Insurance Facts for Students
  3. Managing School & Chronic Health Conditions

 

Where are you in your heart disease journey?

 

Through the incredible support of the LiveOnNY Foundation, Harboring Hearts now offers a “Gotta Have Heart” Emergency Fund for heart transplant and liver transplant patients. For more information, contact Harboring Hearts Program Director – Nikkya Hargrove at  nikkya@harboringhearts.org and 866.958.2536 ext: 701.

More patient  resources.

Here are some verified heart health resources for you and your loved ones.

  • American Heart Association
    American Heart Association is to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke through research and advocacy. [Learn More]
  • Cardiovascular Research Foundation
    CRF’s mission is to improve the survival and quality of life for people with cardiovascular disease through research and education. [Learn More]
  • Children’s Cardiomyopathy Foundation
    The Children’s Cardiomyopathy Foundation (CCF) is creating a future of hope in which cardiomyopathy is detected earlier, more lives are saved, and all affected children can live full and active lives.[Learn More]
  • Donate Life
    Donate Life motivates the American public to register now as organ, eye and tissue donors. Learn how you can be an organ donor in your state. [Learn More]
  • Events of the Heart
    Events of the Heart uses the creative arts to educate and bring awareness to women on heart health issues. [Learn More]
  • Healthline Heart Disease Infographic
    Healthline info-graph showcases heart disease statistics and facts to help regular people as well as patients to understand their risk for a heart attack and/or other heart-related health issues.[Learn More]
  • National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    NHLBI provides global leadership for a research, training, and education program to promote the prevention and treatment of heart, lung, and blood diseases. [Learn More]
  • World Heart Federation
    World Heart Federation is committed to uniting its members and lead the global fight against heart disease and stroke. [Learn More]