When does the group meet?
The Mended Hearts group meets at 7:00 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month, excluding the months of July and August. Meeting sites alternate between St. Rita's Medical Center and Lima Memorial Hospital . St. Rita's hosts the meetings in January, March, May, September and November in Rooms #1 & #2 in the Auxiliary Conference Center, 718 West Market, Lima, Ohio. Nutritious refreshments are always served at the meetings.

Who can attend Mended Hearts? What can I expect at support group meetings?
Open-heart patients, their family members and caregivers are invited to attend this free support group. The group also welcomes patients with other types of heart disorders. During the meetings, participants will hear information on a variety of subject areas followed by a chapter meeting. Topic areas may include:

Presenters are physicians, nurses and other allied health team members. The current chapter president is retired physician, Dr. Robert Biggs. Those interested in becoming volunteers and/or joining the National Mended Hearts group may ask the details at the support group meetings.