‘Hearts in Harmony’ Update
1. A new public education campaign called Hearts in Harmony™, sponsored by Mended Hearts, Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. and Eli Lilly and Company, provides survivors with information about the physical and, often overlooked, emotional aspects of recovering from a heart event. This approach gives patients tools to help make the most of their second chance. The Hearts in Harmony program provides patients and their loved ones with information about the importance of fitness, nutrition and adhering to therapies as prescribed by their physician. Unique to this program is information about the benefits of music therapy and maintaining emotional health during the recovery process.2. The Hearts in Harmony Web site – www.HealthyHeartsInHarmony.com – offers a holistic approach to patients and caregivers by providing material about recovery that is organized into “Mind,” “Body” and “Soul” sections. There is also advice from best-selling author Dr. Arnot, and interactive tools enabling visitors to send motivational e-cards to friends and family or test their heart health knowledge by participating in a quiz.
3. Program website features important information for heart event survivors and their family, friends and caregivers, including: Specific sections devoted to Mind, Body & Soul. Useful interactive features, such as: Heart Health Quiz; Send an inspirational e-card; and Healthy meal planner. More information and exciting updates to the web site coming in 2010!