Chapters Thousands of volunteers are involved in visiting programs at the chapter level. Members who wish to become a part of this program must attend an accreditation seminar before they can visit with patients and families.
Chapters conduct visiting programs in local hospitals and through home visiting.
I spend at least one day a week with the families while the spouse is in surgery and give them updates when I can get information from the surgical team. Mended Hearts has given me a whole new family of friends. If you are interested in a chapter visiting program, consult the chapter section to locate the chapter nearest you. Or, see 800 Line . Visiting on the Internet Accredited visitors are now reaching out through the Internet to offer support and encouragement to other heart disease patients and families.