We Inspire, Support and Educate Heart Patients & Caregivers

Our Premier Partner

Support, Inspiration and Monthly Heart, and Related Diseases, Education Meetings

Attend our monthly educational meetings in the Ohio State Ross Heart Hospital Auditorium and learn about heart disease, diabetes, sleep apnea, and heart related diseases. Meet others on the same or similar heart journey. See our Introduction Letter 


For additional information, contact John Afek at (614) 404-6463 or e-mail John at jafek@remk-cpa.com. Ask how you can join our 300 member group.

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About Us

Healing Hearts of Central Ohio is an Ohio nonprofit subject to IRS Section 501(c)(3) law and regulations. The purpose of this organization is to inspire, comfort, and support heart patients and their familieis, caregivers and people at risk of a heart event.


Key activities include hosting monthly heart educational meetings and visiting heart patients in the hospital before and after surgery, or other heart related procedures.  We also reach out to support patients via e-mail and by phone.


We seek to partner with organizations like the American Heart Association, the Central Ohio Disabetes Association, area YMCAs and many health care providers throughout Franklin County. Our monthly heart education meetings attract on average 85 people each month. Our dynamic group supports each other and our "heart success stories" serves to inspire heart patients that "life is not over after a serious heart event" 


Contact John Afek at jafek@remk-cpa.com or at (614) 404-6463 for information about membership or about joining our growing list of sponsors.

"Because we've been there (had a serious heart procedure), we are able to help others find strength and navigate through challenging times. We invite you to join our support group and learn, grow, and be inspired".

Read Jeff's Story

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Our Mission

Our mission is to inspire, comfort, support and assist in educating Central Ohio heart patients, caregivers and people at risk of a heart event.

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Our Objectives

Our objectives include:


(1) visiting heart patients and their caregivers before and after procedures in the hospital and providing phone and email support



(2) hosting monthly educational meetings to educate heart patients, caregivers and others on heart and related topics


(3) providing resources, such as our website and newsletter, to provide information about our chapter, our members, and pertinent heart health related materials.


Our group serves patients in a 100-mile area around Columbus, Ohio

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Our Members

We're like the very people we serve - heart patients and families - sharing our experiences as we offer inspiration and hope. Healthcare professionals also join our mission by providing their expertise and support.

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Our Methods

We partner with local hospitals and rehabilitation clinics to help those affected by heart disease to have a positive patient-care experience. We provide our services through visiting programs, monthly support group meetings and educational forums, lead by heart health professionals.

Monthly Meetings

Healing Hearts of Central Ohio holds monthly meetings where we provide inspiration and support to each other by sharing heart success stories and learning about heart healthy living. Various healthcare professionals speak on current heart research and developments. We make long-lasting friendships with others who have “been there” with respect to heart disease.


Visitors and prospective members are welcome.


If you would like to attend a meeting, hear a speaker, or just meet some of the people involved with Healing Hearts, come visit us at any of the events listed. Please RSVP so we can better plan our meetings.


Where?


Meetings are held at The OSU Medical Center, Ross Auditorium, 452 W. 10th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210 and other locations from time to time.

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Heart Success Stories

Christine Ballengee Morris
Paking Charge Was About Patience, Relying on Friends,

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John Cole: 
My heart success story starts at birth

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John Afek:
A heart transplant success story

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Join Healing Hearts of Central Ohio 

Become a Member

Be Encouraged & Encourage Others

By joining us, you'll learn more about heart disease and interact with members through local meetings, volunteer activities and special events. As someone who has experienced heart disease, you are uniquely qualified to help others navigate through similar difficult times. Our monthly education meetings, with top doctors, are averaging over 70 attendees a month!

Dues are suspended until further notice!

How to Join

Download the form. Fill it out and e-mail it to jafek@remk-cpa.com OR mail it back with a check and you are a member. It’s that easy. To pay dues with a credit card, simply go to the "Donate" button at the top right of our home page


If you have questions, call us at  (614) 361-2380, or send an email to us by clicking here. We will be back in touch with you promptly.