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Table of Contents
Letter from Gus Littlefield, Mended Hearts President
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Letter from the Governor of Indiana
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Letter from the Mayor of Indianapolis
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2013-2015 Mended Hearts Board of Directors
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Mended Hearts National Staff
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Welcome Letter from Marvin Keyser, National Conference Chair
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Master of Ceremonies
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2014 Conference Committee
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Past Presidents of Mended Hearts, Inc.
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Mended Hearts Schedule of Events
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Mended Little Hearts Schedule of Events
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MHI/MLH Speakers and Bios (listed in order of appearance)
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Hotel Map
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2014 Key Contributors
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2014 Exhibitors
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Special Thanks
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2014 Chapter Ads
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A Message from
Gus
Littlefield
National President
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elcome to the annual Mended Hearts Leadership and Training Conference. Every effort has been
made to extend to you an exciting opportunity to learn, grow, renew old friendships and make
new, lasting friendships, but most importantly, to build your knowledge as a heart patient and
caregiver. I feel this year’s conference will be an investment in your future as a Mended Hearts
member. As outlined in the program’s schedule, you are in store for a time filled with excellent speakers, informational workshops and opportunities to explore Indianapolis!
My heartfelt thanks to Conference Chairman Marvin Keyser, the local volunteers from Indianapolis/Circle City
IN – Chapter 78, Noblesville, IN – Chapter 350 and Indianapolis North, IN – Chapter 383, and the Conference
Committee for all their work in what promises to be a productive and worthwhile experience.
For those of you who are first-timers, I want to extend a special welcome. I also especially welcome, and salute,
those of you who are caregivers. Your love and understanding is crucial to your patient loved ones, both big and
small.
Not only will this conference be a time to grow and learn, it will also be an opportunity for our members to
reflect on our remarkable past, and to celebrate the birthday of the Father of Mended Hearts,
Dr. Dwight Harken. We hope you will join the Executive Committee at the “Meet and Greet” as we celebrate the
life of our founder and his vision of an organization dedicated to giving hope to heart patients.
The future is full of promise and opportunity for Mended Hearts, and Mended Little Hearts, to grow and
improve, both on a national and local chapter/group level. You have an excellent Board of Directors working
with myself and the Executive Committee to see that the future of this organization remains bright.
Again, welcome to Indianapolis!
Sincerely,
Gus Littlefield
President
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Mended Hearts Executive Committee:
L–R: Lynn Berringer, Andrea Baer, Gus Littlefield,
Donnette Smith, Dale Briggs
2013-2015
Board of Directors
Gordon (Gus) Littlefield..............................President
Donnette Smith.............................................Executive Vice President
Dale Briggs....................................................Treasurer
Lynn Berringer.............................................Vice President
Andrea Baer..................................................Vice President, Mended Little Hearts
Cathy Byington.............................................Midwest Regional Director
Jana Stewart.................................................Central Region Director
Patrick Farrant.............................................Western Region Director
Randy Gay....................................................Rocky Mountain Regional Director
Millie Henn...................................................Southwest Regional Director
Dr. Fredonia B. Williams.............................Southern Regional Director
Gerald Kemp, Jr...........................................Mid-Atlantic Regional Director
Margaret Elbert...........................................Northeast Regional Director
Megan Setzer................................................Director, Mended Little Hearts
Raul Fernandes.............................................Immediate Past President
Charles Christmas.......................................Chairman, Past President’s Council
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Mended Hearts National Staff
Michele Packard-Milam, CAE – Executive Director
Michele Packard-Milam, CAE, was named executive director of Mended Hearts in March 2014.
Previously she served in senior management with Emergency Medicine Residents’ Association,
Promotional Products Association International, the American Heart Association and Sara Lee. Michele
brings both depth and breadth of experience in many areas of association and business development,
including strategic planning, knowledge based governance, sponsorship, licensing, brand management,
advertising and website strategy. A cum laude graduate of the University of North Texas, she resides in
Dallas with her husband of 33 years, three children (25, 22 and 16), and numerous flora and fauna.
Marcia Baker – Director of Field Services
Marcia joined Mended Hearts in January 2010 after 28 years at the American Heart Association at
both the national and affiliate levels. Marcia received her M.S. in Health Education from Southern
Illinois University, Carbondale, and her B.S. in Music Education from the University of Missouri,
Columbia.
As Director of Field Services, Marcia is responsible for working with the MH leadership in managing
support to the field – primarily working with Regional Directors, Assistant Regional Directors and
chapter presidents, as well as other chapter leaders.
Michael Dealey – Database Coordinator
Michael Joined Mended Hearts in January 2009. Prior to his position at Mended Hearts, he worked
for nine years in Membership Services at the local PBS/NPR station in Dallas.
As Database Coordinator, Michael is responsible for maintaining all aspects of the membership
database, processing new applications and renewal payments, providing monthly updates to chapter
treasurers, and works extensively with chapter officers to provide any information needed to
facilitate chapter operations.
Jessica Deering – Program Director
Jessica joined the Mended Hearts staff in September 2013 and is responsible for the creation,
implementation and management of Mended Hearts’ education programs. Programs Jessica is
currently working on include the Quantifying the Impact of Peer-to-Peer Support Study, the High
Cholesterol Education and Outreach Program, and the Stroke: The Reality video awareness project, to
name a few. In addition, Jessica assists with business development and fundraising.
Jessica has 20 years of experience in program management and recently worked for the Sarnoff
Cardiovascular Research Foundation and the Epilepsy Foundation. Jessica holds an M.S. degree in
Non-Profit Management from the University of Maryland University College and a B.S. degree in
Interdisciplinary Studies from St. John Fisher College.
Janette Edwards – Director of Operations
Janette joined Mended Hearts staff team in July 2005. As Director of Operations, Janette
manages the operations of the National office and oversees the administrative staff team.
Responsibilities include human resources management, overseeing negotiations of all company
insurance policies, and financial management. Additionally, Janette serves as staff liaison
to the Convention Committee, National Newsletter Committee, Nominating Committee and
Membership Growth Committee.
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Jodi Lemacks
National Program Director, Mended Little Hearts
Jodi has been on staff since April 2007. She has an extensive background in leadership training and
is also an attorney. Jodi received her Juris Doctorate from T.C. Williams School of Law in 1996, and
spent some time practicing law in addition to teaching legal writing to first-year law students. Jodi
and her husband Mark have three children – Jacob, Nicholas and the youngest, Joshua, who has a
congenital heart defect.
Ellen Regan – Director of Marketing
Ellen joined the Mended Hearts staff in March 2013 and is responsible for leading our marketing
efforts, including Heartbeat magazine. She is working on a revamped website, incorporating
expanded functionality for individual chapter sites, leveraging social media and supporting our new
Speaker’s Bureau. Prior to joining MHI, Ellen worked in marketing and sales for GSA, USPS and
Marriott International, where she was responsible for national marketing and research initiatives.
Ellen holds a B.S. in Accounting from Clemson University.
Mandy Sandkuhler – Field Services Coordinator
Mandy has been a part of Mended Hearts since July 2012, when she joined as Field Services
Coordinator. She received her Bachelor of Journalism from Ryerson University in Toronto,
Canada, and a Bachelor of Arts Honors in English and History from Queen’s University in
Ontario, Canada. In addition to answering chapter inquiry phone calls and emails, Mandy helps
take care of administrative chapter and group changes, and oversees the MLH Parent Match
Program.
Sheila Todd – Accountant
Sheila joined Mended Hearts in September 2008 with over 30 years’ experience in finance
and accounting. As accountant, Sheila is responsible for recording and maintaining financial
transactions, handling banking and investment accounts, adhering to and implementing audit
controlled procedures and regulations, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations
in the fiduciary aspects of Mended Hearts.
Tierney Wright – Executive Assistant
Tierney joined the Mended Hearts team as the Office Assistant in April 2011. She was
promoted to Executive Assistant in May 2012. As Executive Assistant, Tierney supports the
Executive Director and the Director of Operations at the National office in Dallas, Texas. She
is also responsible for scheduling, contributions, website maintenance, office inventory and
supplies, and administrative office support.
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Marvin
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2014 Conference Chair
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very year we strive to expand the programs and speakers to educate all of us on new cardiovascular
procedures and advancements. We hope the formal presentations and sessions will enlighten each of
us, and that you will find all the programs meet our theme to “Inform, Ignite and Inspire” you.
To the first-timers, I would like to extend a special welcome to you. What a great way to visit and
meet new friends that will be happy to tell you all about their home chapters and what they do, and your
Buddies are eager to help you feel at home with our varied agenda.
Our home this year is the Westin Indy, located in the heart of Indianapolis. There are many sites within walking distance throughout the downtown area. There is a covered sky bridge that connects to the Circle Center
Mall, and the Indiana Convention Center, not to mention over 200-plus restaurants all within walking distance.
The hotel is also a short walk to Lucas Stadium, Conseco Fieldhouse and the attractions within the White
River State Park.
We are once again joined by the Mended Little Hearts Group Leaders. Please make sure that you stop and say
hello, chat with them and feel their energy.
I wish to extend a special “thank you” to the Conference Committee, the Program Sub-Committee, the local
volunteers from Indianapolis/Circle City IN – Chapter 78, Noblesville, IN – Chapter 350 and Indianapolis
North, IN – Chapter 383, and of course, our great Mended Hearts staff in Dallas. They have topped themselves
again. Their many efforts will enable us to have the best conference yet.
Welcome to Indy,
Marvin Keyser
Marvin Keyser
National Conference Chair
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Donnette
Smith
2014 Indianapolis
Master of Ceremonies
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onnette was born in Athens, Alabama, and moved to Huntsville, Alabama, after her
marriage to Tom in October 1980. She began her career in 1966 with the George
C. Marshall Space Flight Center, National Aeronautics and Space Administration,
where she worked under the leadership of Dr. Werner von Braun and was a member
of his Saturn V Rocket Team. She later transferred to the U.S. Army Missile Command as a
Technical Writer where she continued until her retirement in 1999.
After her second heart surgery in 1994, Donnette became the founding President of Huntsville
Chapter 260, and has served as Chapter VP, Treasurer and Visiting Chairperson. On the
National level, she served as Treasurer for two terms and is currently in her second term as
Executive Vice President. She has also served as the Mended Hearts representative for projects
such as the I Heart Flu Shots campaign, the Hearts in Harmony campaign with Dr. Bob Arnot,
and the Speak From The Heart campaign with Gilead Sciences. She has also served as the
Patient’s Voice for several writing groups with the American College of Cardiology.
Today, Donnette still resides in Huntsville with husband Tom, who is a member of the MHI
Caregiver Committee. Their son Darrin and his wife Maria also live in Huntsville, and daughter Dana and her husband Bill live in Albertville, Alabama, which fortunately is only about an
hour away. They have two grandchildren, Ty and Hannah Grace Sanders, and a foster grandson,
Toddric Stallworth. Their greatest joy is attending sports activities in which the grandchildren
participate, which includes golf, tennis, football and basketball!
If you have ever been on a conference call in which Donnette participated, then you have met
their two fur-babies, Abby and Lillie. Abby is a white Scottish Terrier and Lillie is a Terrier
mix. Sweet babies until they decide to bark!!
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62nd Annual Mended Hearts National Conference
2014 Conference
Committee Members
Marvin Keyser
Margaret Elbert
Frank Cecco
2014 National
Conference Chair
2014 Raffle Coordinator
2013-2015 Northeast Regional Director
2014 National Conference
Exhibits Coordinator
Daniel Moravec
Andrea Himmelberger
Lynn Frierson
2014 National Conference
First Timer/Buddy
Program Subcommittee Chair
Bob Scott
2014 AV Coordinator
2014 Ads Coordinator
2014 Mended Little Hearts
Leadership Training Conference Assistant
Zulma Meneses
Bobbi Cecco
2014 Committee Hospitality Coordinator
Promotional Sales Coordinator
2014 Committee
Hospitality Coordinator
2014 Assistant Regional Director
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62nd National Conference
Past Presidents
of The Mended Hearts, Inc.
1951 – 1953
Doris Silliman * — Founder..................................Chapter 20 – Boston, MA
1953 – 1955
Walter C. Abernathy, Jr. *.....................................Chapter 20 – Boston, MA
1955 – 1957
Paul R. LaJeunesse ♥ *..........................................Chapter 20 – Boston, MA
1957 – 1959
Martha Finn ♥ *....................................................Chapter 20 – Boston, MA
1959 – 1962
Ida Chartkoff ♥ *..................................................Chapter 20 – Boston, MA
1962 – 1963
Gertrude Wilfert *.................................................Chapter 20 – Boston, MA
1963 – 1967
Margaret Collins ② *.............................................Chapter 20 – Boston, MA
1967 – 1969
Evelyn Ray *........................................................ Chapter 29 – Nashville, TN
1969 – 1971
Fred Howard *.................................................... Chapter 50 – Rochester, NY
1971 – 1975
Emanuel Spielman (Manny) ② *..............Chapter 45 – Nassau County, NY
1975 – 1977
Ellnor Gammage *.............................................. Chapter 54 – Amarillo, TX
1977 – 1979 Gene Bishop *................................................. Chapter 73 – Long Beach, CA
1979 – 1981
Jerry Goble *..............................................Chapter 86 – Overland Park, KS
1981 – 1983
Grady McCool *....................................................Chapter 76 – Jackson, MS
1983 – 1985
Milton Perez * ...................................................Chapter 70 – Port Arthur, TX
(Joe Amato completed Perez’s term as EVP)
1985 – 1989
Joe Amato ② *.................................................Chapter 94 – Washington, DC
1989 – 1991
Bob Dacey............................................................... Chapter 42 – Denver, CO
1991 – 1993
Jim Conley *.............................................................Chapter 59 – Akron, OH
1993 – 1995
Don Skinner *..............................................................Chapter 53 – Elgin, IL
1995 – 1997
Milan Underwood *....................................... Chapter 39 – Moorehead, MN
1997 – 1999
Charles Christmas............................................. Chapter 11 – Louisville, KY
1999 – 2001
Donna DeLeese.................................................... Chapter 24 – Knoxville, TX
2001 – 2005
Fulton Johnson ② ..............................................Chapter 16 – Lynchburg, VA
2005 – 2009
Margaret Elbert ② ....................................Chapter 45 – Nassau County, NY
2009 – 2011
Raul Fernandes....................................................Chapter 191 – Tiverton, RI
♥ Signers of Articles of Incorporation (10/19/1955)
② Served two terms
* Deceased
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62nd Annual Mended Hearts National Conference
Agenda
Westin, Indianapolis • All meeting rooms are on the 2nd floor
THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2014
10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Mended Hearts Corporate Advisory Council lunch meeting — by invitation only .....................................Chamber
12 noon – 5:00 p.m.
Registration & Visit Sponsor Exhibits.........................................................................................Grand Ballroom Foyer
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
First-Timers Orientation — Meet Your Buddy....................................................................................................Grand 3
Lynn Frierson, Conference Program Chair, Johnson City, TN, Chapter 259
3:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
MHI Board Meeting .................................................................................................................................................Grand 4
“Powerful Leaders - Powerful Board” Training, presented by Michele Packard-Milam, CAE, Executive Director
6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
MHI Welcome Reception..........................................................................................................................................Grand 5
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
MHI Welcome Dinner & General Session 1 .........................................................................................................Grand 5
Preserving the Brain: Treating Afib and Preventing Strokes
Eric Prystowsky, MD, FHRS, St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, IN
FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2014
7:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.
Every Movement Counts!...................................................................................................................Meet in Hotel Lobby
Jim Oldfield, walk leader, Pontiac, MI, Chapter 230
Sponsored by Ironheart Foundation
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Visit Exhibits & Vendors.................................................................................................................Grand Ballroom Foyer
8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Eight Concurrent Breakouts — Regional Meetings
Central, Jana Stewart, Regional Director....................................................................................................................Council
Mid-Atlantic, Gerald Kemp, Regional Director.........................................................................................................Cabinet
Midwest, Cathy Byington, Regional Director.......................................................................................................... Cameral
Rocky Mountain, Randy Gay, Regional Director...................................................................................................Chamber
Northeast, Margaret Elbert, Regional Director............................................................................................................Caucus
Southern, Fredonia Williams, Regional Director.................................................................................................... Congress
Southwest, Millie Henn, Regional Director...................................................................................................................House
Western, Patrick Farrant, Regional Director................................................................................................................. Senate
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10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
General Session 2 ......................................................................................................................................................Grand 4
Annual Meeting for all attendees
Mended Hearts of the Future: Growth and Independence
Michele Packard-Milam, CAE, Mended Hearts Executive Director
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
MHI Luncheon & General Session 3.....................................................................................................................Grand 5
Valve Repair & Replacement Innovations
Marc W. Gerdisch, MD, FACS, FACC, Cardiac Surgery Associates,
Franciscan St. Francis Heart Center, Indianapolis, IN
Mended Hearts Valve Patient: Lynn Frierson
1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Two Concurrent Workshops, Topics A & B:
A: The Conflict of Caring — Finding the Path to Wellness from all Sides of the Bedrail.....................Grand 1, 2 & 3
Judi Schofield, RN, author, caregiver to heart transplant patient, patient survivor, Ohio
B: Charging Your Chapter Battery!..........................................................................................................................Grand 4
Kelvin Fudge, President, Dayton, OH, Chapter 61
Cathy Byington, Sioux Falls, SD, Chapter 214
Jake Gray, Gastonia, NC, Chapter 379
2:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Pit Stop/Visit Exhibits......................................................................................................................Grand Ballroom Foyer
2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Two Concurrent Workshops, Topics A & B (repeated):
A: The Conflict of Caring — Finding the Path to Wellness from all Sides of the Bedrail.....................Grand 1, 2 & 3
Judi Schofield, RN, author, caregiver to heart transplant patient, patient survivor, Ohio
B: Charging Your Chapter Battery!..........................................................................................................................Grand 4
Kelvin Fudge, President, Dayton, OH, Chapter 61
Cathy Byington, Sioux Falls, SD, Chapter 214
Jake Gray, Gastonia, NC, Chapter 379
4:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
RD & ARD Training..................................................................................................................................................Grand 4
Mended Hearts of the Future - Growth & Independence
Lynn Berringer, National Vice President
6:00 p.m.
Jewish Worship
Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation, 6501 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46260
(7.9 miles from hotel, approximately 17 minutes’ drive — will need to take a cab)
(317) 255-6647
Service starts at 6:00 p.m., but call first — sometimes starts at 6:15 p.m.
Call for a tour of the temple
Fuel Up — Dinner on your own
8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Optional movie night, Westin Hotel ...............................................................................................................Grand 1 & 2
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62nd Annual Mended Hearts National Conference
Agenda
Westin, Indianapolis • All meeting rooms are on the 2nd floor
SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2014
7:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.
Every Movement Counts!...................................................................................................................Meet in Hotel Lobby
Jim Oldfield, walk leader, Chapter 230, Pontiac, MI
Sponsored by Ironheart Foundation
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Visit Exhibits and Vendors..............................................................................................................Grand Ballroom Foyer
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
MHI Breakfast General Session 4...........................................................................................................................Grand 5
Tuning the Engine: Finding Balance in Kidneys, Diabetes, Metabolism, Hypertension and Salt
Paris Roach, MD, Indiana University Health, Indianapolis, IN
Cholesterol Management Interventions and FH — Therapies on the Horizon
Mark Fisch, MD, FACC, Interventional Cardiology, Indiana Health North, Carmel, IN
9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Two Concurrent Workshops, Topics C & D:
C: Speak From the Heart — Angina Awareness.........................................................................................Grand 1, 2 & 3
Marcia Murphy, DNP, ANP, FAHA
Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association, Chicago-land Chapter leader
Associate Professor/Adult Nurse Practitioner, Rush University College of Nursing, Chicago, IL
D: Fine-tuning Your Member Toolkit.......................................................................................................................Grand 4
Millie Henn, Southwest Regional Director, Temple, TX
10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Pit Stop
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Two Concurrent Workshops, Topics C & D (repeated):
C: Speak From the Heart — Angina Awareness.........................................................................................Grand 1, 2 & 3
Marcia Murphy, DNP, ANP, FAHA
Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association, Chicagoland Chapter leader
Associate Professor/Adult Nurse Practitioner, Rush University College of Nursing, Chicago, IL
D: Fine-tuning Your Member Toolkit.......................................................................................................................Grand 4
Millie Henn, Southwest Regional Director, Temple, TX
12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Luncheon & General Session 5 ..............................................................................................................................Grand 5
Cardiovascular Imaging: Knowledge for the Informed Patient
Charles E. Chambers, MD, FSCAI, President,
Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA
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1:45 p.m. – 2:30p.m.
General Session 6......................................................................................................................................Grand 1, 2, 3, & 4
Innovations in Cardiology
Patrick O’Gara, MD, FACC, President, American College of Cardiology
Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Pit Stop & Visit Exhibits.................................................................................................................Grand Ballroom Foyer
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Two Concurrent Workshops, Topics E & F:
E: Gear Up Your Visiting Program — Retain, Reclaim, Engage!...........................................................Grand 1, 2, & 3
Dr. Fredonia Williams, National Visiting Chair and Southern Regional Director, Huntsville, AL
F: Inspiring Hope via the Internet............................................................................................................................Grand 4
Scott Eitman, President, Cleveland, OH, Chapter 138; www.mendedhearts138.org
7:00 p.m.
Catholic Worship
St. John the Evangelistic Catholic Church, 126 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis, IN
(0.3 miles south of hotel, at corner of Capitol Ave. and Georgia St.)
(317) 635-2021
Light dinner on your own
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Meet & Greet Reception — Mended Hearts & Mended Little Hearts
SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2014
7:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.
Every Movement Counts! ..................................................................................................................Meet in Hotel Lobby
On this morning, we’ll be joined by Walk with a Doc Founder, Dr. David Sabgir,
and Jim Oldfield, Ironheart Foundation
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Protestant Worship.....................................................................................................................................................Grand 5
Stan Sutton, Pastor, Refuge Christian Church, Noblesville, IN
Breakfast on your own
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Visit Exhibits & Vendors.................................................................................................................Grand Ballroom Foyer
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
General Session 7.......................................................................................................................................................Grand 4
Education … Exercise … Empower!
David Sabgir, MD, Walk with a Doc Founder; WalkWithADoc.org
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Agenda
Westin, Indianapolis • All meeting rooms are on the 2nd floor
SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2014 (CONTINUED)
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Two Concurrent Workshops, Topics E & F (repeated from Saturday)
E: Gear Up Your Visiting Program — Retain, Reclaim, Engage!...........................................................Grand 1, 2, & 3
Dr. Fredonia Williams, National Visiting Chair and Southern Regional Director, Huntsville, AL
F: Inspiring Hope via the Internet............................................................................................................................Grand 4
Scott Eitman, President, Cleveland, OH, Chapter 138; www.mendedhearts138.org
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Pit Stop...............................................................................................................................................Grand Ballroom Foyer
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
MHI Luncheon & General Session 8.....................................................................................................................Grand 5
Taking Indy with Us: Inspired
Gary Griesser, Burlington, KY
1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Break..................................................................................................................................................Grand Ballroom Foyer
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
General Session 9 ......................................................................................................................................................Grand 4
Maximizing Survivorship!
Samuel F. Sears, PhD, Director of Health Psychology,
Departments of Psychology and Cardiovascular Sciences, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Pit Stop...............................................................................................................................................Grand Ballroom Foyer
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Newbies Graduation..................................................................................................................................................Grand 3
Lynn Frierson, Program Chair
Pit Stop
6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Reception.....................................................................................................................................................................Grand 5
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Mended Hearts Closing Awards Banquet.............................................................................................................Grand 5
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MLH Leadership
Training Agenda
FRIDAY, JUNE 20 — INSPIRE
2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Welcome & Introductions.........................................................................................................................Capital Ballroom
2:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Power Up Your Group: Intensive Teambuilding Session.....................................................................Capital Ballroom
Everything I Learned about Leadership ... I Learned from Lewis and Clark
Jeff Ton, SVP of Corporate Connectivity & Chief Information Officer, Goodwill Industries of Central Indiana
Using the backdrop of history and one of this country’s greatest adventures, we will explore the traits of a leader and how
to use those traits to build strong and successful teams. Captain Lewis and Lieutenant Clark provide excellent
examples (both positive and negative) in leadership. These lessons are just as important today as they were 200 years ago.
Overcoming Obstacles and Managing Conflict
Michele Packard-Milam, CAE, Executive Director, Mended Hearts
Conflict. It can be the point of growth, or it can be an obstacle that slows you down and makes everything harder than it
has to be. In this highly interactive and entertaining session, we’ll explore ways of identifying, wrangling and
ultimately benefiting from the inevitable conflict that occurs in life. Bring your best examples of conflicts that have
stymied you and your team … and we’ll try our techniques out together.
3:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Pit Stop (Break)...............................................................................................................................Capital Ballroom Foyer
4:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Beyond the Checkered Flag: Group Sustainability and Transition Planning.................................Capital Ballroom
Andrea Baer, VP, Mended Little Hearts
During this hands-on workshop, you will create a communication binder to take home with you from Indy. This binder
will help current leaders with maintaining group information in one place and passing this information on to future
leaders easily. You will also learn some tips for transitioning leadership in your group.
6:30 p.m.
Mended Little Hearts Dinner Program............................................................................................................... Grand III
SATURDAY, JUNE 21 — INFORM
7:45 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Breakfast (continues through Brickyard News)...................................................................................Capital Ballroom
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Brickyard News: National Update .........................................................................................................Capital Ballroom
MLH National Steering Committee
As you know, MLH has been working with Accenture Management Consultants to help us design a more effective and
sustainable organization. Learn about upcoming changes to MLH that will benefit the entire organization and give us a
more powerful voice as a national organization.
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MLH Leadership
Training Agenda
SATURDAY, JUNE 21 — INFORM (CONTINUED)
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Reaching the Grand Prix: Finances and Fundraising........................................................................Capital Ballroom
Dave Stewart, Goodwill Industries
Properly managing finances and budgets for non-profit groups is vitally important and can make or break your nonprofit. However, this is not a skill that most people know about. Learn ways to create a budget for your group, what
expenses are appropriate and which are not, and how to make sure your group’s spending reflects the organization’s
mission and purpose.
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Pit Stop..............................................................................................................................................Capital Ballroom Foyer
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
CHD Symposium: All CHD Parents, Caregivers and Patients Invited ...........................................Capital Ballroom
The Children’s Heart Association, Mended Little Hearts and the Pediatric Congenital Heart Association have joined
together to host a National Congenital Heart Defect Symposium. Join us to hear firsthand updates from renowned
speakers in CHD treatment and about issues that affect children living with CHDs, including clinical and
neurodevelopmental updates, exercise and transitioning to adult CHD care. Get inspired by others and find out what
you can do to be a champion for change.
5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Light Dinner on Your Own
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Meet & Greet Reception...........................................................................................................................................Grand 5
Come meet and greet the President and National Executive Committee! Don’t forget to wear your ’50s attire — poodle
skirts and rolled-up jeans are welcome! Entertainment and light appetizers will be served. MLH will be celebrating
our 10th birthday at this event!
SUNDAY, JUNE 22 — IGNITE
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
The Inside Track: Sharing Best Practices Over Breakfast.................................................................Capital Ballroom
Group leaders will have a chance to share best practices in different areas so that all can benefit. This is an interactive
session and is designed for networking.
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9:10 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Hammer Down: Motivating Others to Give Time and Money..........................................................Capital Ballroom
Don Wilson, Dir. of Corporate Relations, Province Mortgage Associates, Inc.
One of the hardest things group leaders have to do is to ask for things — whether it is money, help, transformation or
support. All of us are truly salespeople, but the word “sales” sometimes evokes negative images. In this session, learn
about your network and how to access it when you need to make an “ask.” Also, find out how to manage the “nos” so
they don’t become personal and allow others to still help you get what you need.
10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Pit Stop..............................................................................................................................................Capital Ballroom Foyer
10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Pit Row: Q&A with National Leadership Team..................................................................................Capital Ballroom
During this 30-minute session, the national leadership team will be available separately to answer questions and listen
to your thoughts and ideas. You can choose the people you would like to talk to and go from station to station. All input
is valued.
SUNDAY, JUNE 22 — IGNITE (CONTINUED)
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Driving Away: Take Indy Home Using Practical Tools........................................................................Capital Ballroom
Jodi Lemacks, National Program Director
Don’t let Indy stay in Indy. Learn some practical tips to bring all you have learned back with you to your group and
community. There will be many great ideas that you can start implementing right away when you get home.
12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m.
Fuel Up: Lunch on Your Own
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Bonus Session at no additional cost: Gear Up Your Accredited Visiting Program
with Visitor Training (optional).................................................................................................................Capital Ballroom
Andrea Baer and Melanie Toth
If you would like to be accredited as a visitor and can stay for the afternoon, please attend this session. This session is
included as part of your training package as a bonus.
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National CHD
SymposiumAgenda
Inspire, Inform, Ignite!
Inspire
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Get Inspired: Using Your Experience to Make a Difference..............................................................Capital Ballroom
• A mother of a child with a congenital heart defect shares her story and how she was able to use her experience to
support others and work on a national level to build collaboration.
Stacey Lihn, Sisters By Heart
• An adult survivor shares her story about how she overcame resistance to her CHD, particularly her scar, and now
works to inspire and empower others.
Valerie Azlynn, Actor and Survivor
Inform
11:15 a.m. – 12:40 p.m.
Treatment Advances for Congenital Heart Defects .............................................................................Capital Ballroom
• Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: It’s a Wonderful Life.
Dr. John Brown, Riley Children’s Hospital
• Updates and Innovation for CHD Treatment.
Dr. Alistair Phillips, Cedars Sinai
If you would like an update on CHD surgery and the latest in devices and medications to treat a child with CHD, these
informative speakers are for you. Learn about current treatment options for kids and adults living with CHD that will
help them stay healthy and live longer. Also, find out about innovations in CHD treatment.
12:45 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch (Boxed lunch will be provided).......................................................................................................Capital Ballroom
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Other Advances for CHD..........................................................................................................................Capital Ballroom
• Neurodevelopmental Issues in Children with CHD. The American Heart Association published a Scientific
Statement about neurodevelopmental issues in children with CHD and now suggests screening and treatment for
high-risk patients. Learn more about the recommendations and what you can do to help your child be as successful as
possible.
Dr. Brad Marino, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
• Exercise and Your CHD Child. There are also new guidelines for exercise for your CHD child, and parents and
patients should be aware of them. Traditionally, cardiologists were focused on limiting the activity of the CHD
patient based on his or her condition. The current guidelines suggest a new model of prescribing activity to help avoid
acquired heart disease in the CHD patient.
Dr. Nicholas Madsen, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
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2:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Break.................................................................................................................................................Capital Ballroom Foyer
2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Breakouts (You will be able to do all three breakouts. Each will be about 15 minutes.)
Advocacy Techniques Demonstration and Practice..................................................................................Cabinet Room
Amy Basken, Pediatric Congenital Heart Association
Learn how to tell your story with this interactive workshop that helps you to practice telling your story in a small group
setting.
Products Our CHD Kids Use — Show and Tell.........................................................................................Caucus Room
Do you want to learn more about Ventricular Assistive Devices, artificial valves, pacemakers and IEDs? Come to this
show-and-tell session to find out more.
Stress Management Techniques Demonstration.......................................................................................Council Room
Darcie Miller
Practice some techniques to help you relax, even for just a few minutes, so you are better able to make decisions and
take care of your child and yourself.
Ignite
3:55 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Champions for Change: Moving Into the Future....................................................................................Capital Ballroom
• Empowering Your Child to Transition to Adult CHD Care. If you have a tween, a teen or a young adult with
CHD, the thought of your child managing his or her CHD treatment may be daunting. This session will teach parents what their kids should know about getting care as adults and help parents empower their kids to take charge of
their own heath care.
Dr. Aaron Kay, Riley Children’s Hospital
• What You Can Do. We can all be champions for change — and it doesn’t mean you have to take big actions.
Change can start right where you are. Learn some things you can do to be a voice for yourself or your child today.
Amy Basken, Pediatric Congenital Heart Association
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FIRST-TIMERS ORIENTATION – THURSDAY, JUNE 19
“First-Timers Orientation”
Lynn Frierson, Conference Program Chair
Following a heart attack, valve replacement and triple bypass in 1995, and after graduation from
cardiac rehab, Lynn joined Mended Hearts in 1996. She was trained as an Accredited Visitor immediately and has been visiting ever since. Lynn was named chapter president of Johnson City, TN,
Chapter 259 in 2006, and appointed as Assistant Regional Director of the Southern Region the same
year. Lynn has served as Chair of the Conference Program Subcommittee for the past three national
Education and Training Conferences. In her many volunteer officer roles, Lynn also serves as
Mended Hearts liaison on the Mountain States Health Alliance Volunteer Auxiliary Board, covering 19 hospitals. Lynn continues
to serve on the auxiliary board as president. This role has allowed access and expansion of Mended Hearts satellites in the area
hospitals, including regular cardiac rehab teaching opportunities.
MHI WELCOME DINNER & GENERAL SESSION 1 — THURSDAY, JUNE 19
“Preserving the Brain: Treating
Afib and Preventing Strokes”
Eric N. Prystowsky, MD, FHRS
Dr. Prystowsky is a practicing cardiologist with St. Vincent Medical Group, and Director of the
Clinical Electrophysiology Laboratory at St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital. He is also a Consulting
Professor of Medicine at Duke University Medical Center.
Dr. Prystowsky is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University and the Mt. Sinai Schoolof Medicine.
He completed his internal medicine training at Mt. Sinai Hospital, New York City, and his training in cardiology and clinical
electrophysiology at Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC.
From 1979 to 1986, Dr. Prystowsky was a full-time faculty member at the Indiana University School of Medicine, where he was
Director of the Electrophysiology Laboratory. In 1986, he returned to Duke University as Professor of Medicine and Director of
the Cardiac Arrhythmia Center. He joined The Care Group in 1988.
In addition to co-authoring two textbooks, Cardiac Anhythmias: An Integrated Approach for the Clinician, and Clinical
Electrophysiology Review, Dr. Prystowsky has also authored over 700 publications concerning cardiac arrhythmias. He is the
Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology and is also on the editorial board of 16 journals, including
Circulation.
Additionally, he is past chairman of the American Heart Association’s Committee on Electrocardiography and Electrophysiology,
past president of the Heart Rhythm Society, and past chairman of the Test Writing Committee for Clinical Electrophysiology for the
American Board of Internal Medicine. He was given the Distinguished Alumni Award from Pennsylvania State University in 2007.
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EVERY MOVEMENT COUNTS! — FRIDAY, JUNE 20
“Every Movement Counts!”
Jim Oldfield, Jr., Walk Leader, Ironheart Foundation
On Friday, March 14, 2003, Jim Oldfield suffered a heart attack,
survived triple bypass surgery and succeeded in changing his lifestyle
from an overweight, unhealthy 200-pound-plus smoking “couch potato”
to a triathlete, an Ironman™ competitor and marathon runner in only a
few short years.
Jim has been called an inspiration and a “heart hero,” and raises money
and awareness nationally through his races and the Ironheart Foundation
for Mended Hearts Inc. and Mended Little Hearts. November 2013 marked Jim’s 21st Ironman distance triathlon competition.
Today, Jim keeps himself physically fit, nutritionally balanced and spiritually alive through his daily training regimens. With the help and
encouragement of doctors, trainers, therapists, friends and, most importantly, family, Jim is an example of what is possible with hard work
and dedication. Jim shows us that you can reach beyond your dreams. You can go beyond your own perceived physical and mental limitations; there is no limit to what you can accomplish, no matter your age, size or status in life, no matter what.
MHI LUNCHEON & GENERAL SESSION 3 — FRIDAY, JUNE 20
“Valve Repair & Replacement
Innovations”
Marc W. Gerdisch, MD, Fellow, American College of
Surgeons; Fellow, American College of Cardiology
Marc W. Gerdisch, MD, is an innovator in cardiovascular surgery and the chief of cardiovascular
and thoracic surgery at the St. Francis Heart Center, a partner of Cardiac Surgery Associates, and the
surgical director of the Heart Valve Center and Atrial Fibrillation Center at Franciscan St. Francis
Health, Indianapolis.
Dr. Gerdisch, who specializes in complex heart valve surgery, is clinical assistant professor of
thoracic and cardiovascular surgery at the Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago.
During the last 19 years, Dr. Gerdisch has contributed to advancements in cardiac surgery, being one of the first to perform many less
invasive and innovative procedures. He presents nationally and internationally on novel heart valve repair techniques and cardiac tissue
regrowth. Preserving and reconstructing cardiac architecture and function are the focus of Dr. Gerdisch’s practice. He is participating in
ongoing research in next-generation heart valves and cardiac tissue regeneration.
Dr. Gerdisch earned his medical degree from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in Maywood, IL, where he also completed his
residency and fellowship in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery. Dr. Gerdisch had post-doctoral training at various institutions in the United
States and abroad.
Dr. Gerdisch has several professional memberships and has been widely published in medical journals and publications. He has presented
nationally and internationally on new technology in cardiac surgery and surgical treatment of heart disease.
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CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS TOPICS A & B – FRIDAY, JUNE 20
Workshop A: “The Conflict of Caring — Finding the
Path to Wellness from all Sides of the Bedrail”
Judi Schofield, RN
Judi Schofield is a registered nurse and is the Director of Nursing Quality and Safety at The Christ Hospital
in Cincinnati, OH. Prior to that, she was a manager of a cardiovascular step-down unit for 13 years and a staff
nurse on the same unit.
Judi had the experience of being a loved one when her husband had a heart transplant; became a nurse; and was a patient when she was
diagnosed with cancer. She took the lessons from all of these experiences and wrote a book, The Conflict of Caring, which focuses on the
human side of healthcare.
She is a national speaker and presenter; a mother and grandmother; and is passionate about patient- and family-centered care.
Workshop B: “Power Up Your Chapter!”
Kelvin Fudge — President of Dayton, OH, Wright Hearts Chapter 61
Jake Gray — President of Gastonia, NC, Chapter 379
Cathy Byington — President of Sioux Falls, SD, Chapter 214
Kelvin Fudge
Kelvin joined Mended Hearts in May 2013. Five months later, he became President of the Wright Hearts
Chapter 61. He graduated from the University of Dayton in 1975 with a BSEE degree. After graduation he
worked for several companies. Ultimately, he and his wife, Teri, created their own consulting firm which
they owned and operated for 17 years. Kelvin had his heart attack in 2001 at the age of 49. He has since had
several heart instances resulting in a total of five stents. His purpose for joining Mended Hearts is to inspire
hope in other heart patients and their families.
Jake Gray
Born in Gastonia, NC, Jake graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor’s degree in
textile engineering. He worked in the textile industry both in manufacturing and sales. He’s been involved
with Mended Hearts for almost three years, having been one of the founding members of Chapter 379, Gastonia, NC, chartered in 2012. He has been privileged to serve as the chapter president since inception. Jake celebrated the third “anniversary” of his bypass this year. He also feels privileged to have been the first accredited
visitor in Gastonia, NC. He believes Mended Hearts has a great calling and based on the response of patients,
we are doing a good thing. In between visiting patients, and leading the chapter, he plays a lot of golf!
Cathy Byington
Cathy currently serves as Regional Director, Midwest Region, a member of the national Board of Directors
and president of her Sioux Falls chapter. She is a heart transplant survivor since 2007. Mended Hearts was
a gift to Cathy! While a talented team of doctors gave her back her good health and life, her association with
Mended Hearts has given her a new zest for each day! Cathy states, “It is a privilege to share that with new
patients and caregivers as they start or continue their own heart journey.”
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MHI BREAKFAST GENERAL SESSION 4 — SATURDAY, JUNE 21
“Tuning the Engine: Finding Balance
in Kidneys, Diabetes, Metabolism,
Hypertension and Salt”
Paris Roach, MD, Indiana University Health, Indianapolis, IN
Dr. Paris Roach is an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine with the IU School of Medicine’s
Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism. He received his MD degree from the Indiana University
School of Medicine in 1987 and completed a residency in Internal Medicine at the IU School of Medicine from 1987-1990. He completed
an endocrinology fellowship in the Diabetes Branch of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases at the National
Institutes of Health from 1990 to 1993 and remained in the Diabetes Branch as a Senior Staff Fellow until the end of 1994. Upon completion
of fellowship, he joined Eli Lilly and Company as a Clinical Research Physician and worked on the pre-clinical and clinical development
of new insulin formulations from 1995 to 2001 before joining the Division of Endocrinology at the Indiana University School of Medicine
in mid-2001. He is site PI of two externally funded clinical trials investigating the use of multimedia computer technology to communicate
cardiovascular risk to persons with type 2 diabetes from underserved and minority populations. He is active nationally with the American
Diabetes Association as the Editor-in-Chief of Diabetes Forecast, a patient-focused journal published by the ADA, with a circulation of
approximately 400,000 and an estimated readership of 4 million.
“Cholesterol Management
Interventions and FH — Therapies
on the Horizon”
Mark D. Fisch, MD, FACC, Interventional Cardiology, Indiana
University Health North Hospital, Carmel , IN
Dr. Fisch is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology,
echocardiography and nuclear cardiology. His special interests include acute coronary syndrome,
peripheral vascular disease and heart failure. Dr. Fisch has been actively affiliated with IU Health
Cardiovascular since August 2011. He received his medical degree at Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his Internal
Medicine internship and residency at Boston University Medical Center. Dr. Fisch completed fellowships in Cardiovascular Disease and
Interventional Cardiology at the New York University Medical Center.
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CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS TOPICS C & D — SATURDAY, JUNE 21
Workshop C:
“Speak From the Heart —
Angina Awareness”
Marcia Murphy, DNP, ANP-BC, FAHA
Dr. Marcia Murphy is an Associate Professor and Adult Nurse Practitioner in the Department of
Adult Health and Gerontological Nursing at Rush University College of Nursing. Currently, she
serves as the Specialty Coordinator of the Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist Programs.
Throughout her 30-year career, Dr. Murphy has been dedicated to promoting heart health as a Cardiovascular Clinical Specialist and Adult
NP. Currently, she coordinates a wellness program for older African American adults at the Southeast Regional Senior Center in Chicago. A
primary focus of this practice is to improve the cardiovascular health of the older adults at the Center. In this position, Dr. Murphy has led the
development and implementation of innovative programs, such as a weight-loss program that has been replicated in two other Regional
Centers in Chicago. Recently, with a grant from the AHA of Metropolitan Chicago, Dr. Murphy has developed and implemented a sixmonth Heart Healthy Program. This project was recently presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions meeting in
November 2013.
Dr. Murphy’s community service over the years reflects her commitment to improving cardiovascular health. She has provided numerous
presentations about heart disease prevention to a variety of lay groups and led the development and implementation of a Public Access
Defibrillation Program for her community school and parish. Dr. Murphy serves as the Chicagoland Chapter Leader of the Preventive
Cardiovascular Nurses Association and participates on several national AHA committees. Dr. Murphy is a Fellow in the American Heart
Association and the Institute of Medicine of Chicago.
Workshop D:
“Fine Tuning Your
Member Toolkit”
Millie Henn, Southwest Regional Director, Temple, TX
Millie Henn has been active in Mended Hearts since 2000 when she joined Chapter 12 in Temple,
TX, following bypass surgery. She has served her chapter as president, secretary, newsletter editor,
hospital visitor and accredited visiting trainer. She was a Southwest ARD from 2008 to 2011 and is
currently the Southwest Regional Director. She is a member of the Speaker’s Bureau and enjoys
sharing information about Mended Hearts and heart health with community organizations. One of her most treasured Mended Hearts
memories is having served as Master of Ceremonies for the 58th annual Mended Hearts convention in Minnesota in 2010.
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LUNCHEON & GENERAL SESSION 5 — SATURDAY, JUNE 21
“Cardiovascular Imaging:
Knowledge for the
Informed Patient”
Charles E. Chambers, MD
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Hershey, PA
President, The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography
and Interventions
Dr. Chambers obtained his undergraduate degree at St. Bonaventure University, graduated from the University of Maryland Medical School,
completed Internal Medicine at SUNY Buffalo, and Cardiology/Interventional Cardiology at the University of Vermont. Since 1987, Dr.
Chambers has been at Penn State Hershey Medical Center where he was appointed Director of Nuclear Cardiology in 1990, Director of the
Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories in 1994 and Professor of Medicine and Radiology with tenure in 2002.
Dr. Chambers is the President-Elect for the Society of Cardiac Angiography and Interventions (SCAI), as well as Chairman of the Cardiac
Catheterization Laboratory Survey program. He has participated in multiple position papers for the society, including “Quality Improvement
in Interventional Cardiology and Peer Review,” “Radiographic Contrast Reactions,” “Infection Control,” “Radiation Safety,” “Ad Hoc PCI”
and the Quality Improvement Tool Kit.
In addition to his work with SCAI, Dr. Chambers has served on the steering committee for the acute MI Door-to-Balloon program and as
technical committee member for the Coronary Revascularization Appropriate Use Criteria. He was the SCAI representative on the writing
committee for the Diagnostic Catheterization Appropriate Use Criteria, the 2012 Cath Lab Standards Expert Consensus Document, the 2011
PCI Guidelines, 2012 ACC Health Policy Statement on Structured Reporting for Catheterization Laboratory, and the ACCF Expert
Consensus Document on Patient Radiation Safety. He was previously a member of the National Council on Radiation Protection and is a
current member of the Board of Directors of ACE (Accreditation for Cardiovascular Excellence) for cardiac cath lab accreditation.
Dr. Charles Chambers was born and raised in Poughkeepsie, NY. He is married to Linda Chambers, MD, Associate Professor, Family and
Community Medicine, Penn State University College of Medicine. He is the proud father of three, and grandfather of one.
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GENERAL SESSION 6 — SATURDAY, JUNE 21
“Innovations in Cardiology”
Patrick O’Gara, MD, FACC,
President, American College of Cardiology
Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA
Dr. Patrick O’Gara is the newly elected president of the American College of Cardiology for 2014,
Director of Clinical Cardiology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Professor of Medicine at
Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA.
His clinical activities are focused on patients with valvular heart disease, aortic disease, complex coronary artery disease and other structural heart diseases. Since 2001, he has been named annually among
the Top Doctors in Boston and the U.S. O’Gara is the past co-chair of the ACC’s 2012
Scientific Session program committee and has co-directed the ACC Board Review Course for
Certification and Recertification for the past decade. He served the AHA as Chair of the Council on Clinical Cardiology from 2003 to 2005
and as editor of Heart Insight Magazine from 2006 to 2011. In 2011, he received the Paul Dudley White Award from the Boston Division
of the AHA Founder’s Affiliate, and the Laennec Master Clinician Award. In 2012, he was honored with the Laennec Clinician Educator
Award. O’Gara was chair of the writing committee for the 2013 ACCF/AHA Guideline for the Management of ST-Elevation MI and has
participated in several other guideline, expert consensus, scientific advisory and appropriate use criteria writing groups. Additionally, he is
steering committee co-chair of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s Cardiothoracic Surgery Network.
CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS: TOPIC E — SATURDAY, JUNE 21
Workshop E: “Gear Up Your
Visiting Program — Retain,
Reclaim, Engage!”
Dr. Fredonia B. Williams, President, Mended Hearts Chapter 260
Regional Director, Southern Region
National Visiting Chair
Fredonia Barnett Williams received a Bachelor of Science degree in English and French from
Alabama A&M University. She received the Master of Arts and Educational Specialist degrees from the University of North Alabama, and
her Doctorate degree in Educational Leadership from Mississippi State University.
Since her open heart surgery in 2008, she has been a member of the Huntsville Mended Hearts Chapter 260 as an accredited visitor at
Huntsville Hospital, secretary and newsletter editor for the chapter, and a member of the Huntsville Auxiliary. Currently, she serves as
chapter president and as the Regional Director for the Southern Region. She was appointed as the national visiting chair for the Mended
Hearts Inc. She is also active with the Central North Alabama Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
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CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS: TOPIC F — SATURDAY, JUNE 21
Workshop F: “Inspiring Hope
via the Internet”
Scott Eitman, President of Greater Cleveland Chapter 138
Scott Eitman came to the Greater Cleveland chapter after the second replacement of his aortic valve
(1998 Homograft and 2010 On-X Mechanical). He was inspired by the love and support given by
the members of the chapter. Shortly after his second surgery, he became an accredited visitor at the
Cleveland Clinic. A year later, he accepted the chapter president position. After redeveloping the
web presence (website, membership database and email marketing), he began sharing his tools with others. Two years later, he has cloned
the MendedHearts138.org site for five other chapters for no charge. Read Scott’s inspirational heart story at MendedHearts138.org/Inspiring.
Sign up for the Greater Cleveland email list at MendedHearts138.org/Newsletter.
GENERAL SESSION 7 — SUNDAY, JUNE 22
“ Education … Exercise …
Empower!”
David Sabgir, MD, Walk with a Doc Founder (WalkWithADoc.org)
The Walk With a Doc mission is to encourage healthy physical activity in people of all ages, and
reverse the consequences of a sedentary lifestyle in order to improve the health and well-being of the
country.
Walk With a Doc was created by Dr. David Sabgir, a board-certified cardiologist who practices with
Mount Carmel Clinical Cardiovascular Specialists at Mount Carmel St. Ann’s in Westerville, OH, a
suburb of Columbus.
Walk with a Doc is a free, unique, physician-led program that incorporates seven major components of
good health. Walk with a Doc began in 2005 at a park in Westerville, OH, and has expanded to more
than 140 sites around the US and in four countries.
Walk with a Doc has been very fortunate to be featured on XM Radio and TheHeart.org, and in U.S.
News & World Report, Cooking Light, AARP, CVN, Cardiology and Walk! magazines, as well as
dozens of newspapers. David attended the University of Miami for undergrad (and had a famous roommate); Medical College of Ohio for medical school; and
served his internship, residency and fellowship at The Ohio State University Medical Center. He practices cardiology full time for the Mount
Carmel Health System. He absolutely loves Walk with a Doc and sees it as an important next step in care of our communities.
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MHI LUNCHEON & GENERAL SESSION 8 — SUNDAY, JUNE 22
“Taking Indy with Us:
Inspired”
Gary Griesser, The Singing Motivator
Burlington, KY
Gary completed a 27-year career as a professional educator in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and
began a new career as a motivational speaker. His Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education equips him
to uniquely blend his speaking talent with his rich baritone singing voice to earn him the title, “the
Singing Motivator.”
The program “Even Eagles Need a Push” has been shared with hundreds of groups with outstanding evaluations. The new multimedia
version has received even higher praise. Gary has a wonderful ability to inspire, challenge and entertain his audiences.
Gary brings the perfect message and delivers it in commanding style. Gary masterfully blends story, song and humor to take his listeners on a
journey they’ll never forget.
GENERAL SESSION 9 — SUNDAY, JUNE 22
“Maximizing Survivorship!”
Samuel F. Sears, PhD, Director of Health Psychology,
Departments of Psychology and Cardiovascular Sciences,
East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
Samuel F. Sears, PhD, is a Professor in the Departments of Psychology and Cardiovascular Sciences
at East Carolina University. He also serves as the Director of Doctoral Studies in the Department of
Psychology.
Dr. Sears was awarded the O. Max Gardner Award in 2013. This annual award is given by the Board
of Governors of the University of North Carolina system to the faculty member who “has made the greatest contribution to the welfare of the
human race” in the past year. The award is considered the highest honor bestowed to a faculty member in the UNC system.
Dr. Sears is considered the world authority on the psychological care and quality of life outcomes of patients with implantable cardioverter
defibrillators (ICDs). He has published more than 100 articles in the medicine and psychology research literature, and provides lectures all
over the world on a regular basis. Recently, Dr. Sears created a smartphone app, called “ICD Coach,” which is the first-ever app for cardiac
patients focused on successful coping.
Dr. Sears continues to practice and teach health psychology in cardiology clinics at the East Carolina Heart Institute at East Carolina
University. He received his BS, MS and PhD in clinical health psychology from the University of Florida.
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MLH LEADERSHIP TRAINING — FRIDAY, JUNE 20
“Everything I Learned About
Leadership … I Learned from
Lewis and Clark”
Jeffrey S. Ton, SVP of Corporate Connectivity and Chief
Information Officer, Goodwill Industries of Central Indiana
Ton joined Goodwill Industries of Central Indiana, Inc., in 2010 to provide vision and leadership in the continued development and
implementation of the enterprise-wide information technology portfolio, including applications, infrastructure, security and telecommunications across the Goodwill business units. In 2013 Goodwill created the position of SVP of Corporate Connectivity to oversee the formal and
informal networks, the external and internal communication, the information and data, as well as the underlying systems. In essence, Ton has
responsibility for both the marketing and technology departments.
In previous roles he has owned his own management consulting firm and was the CIO for Lauth Property Group. Prior to Lauth, Ton spent
14 years in various technology roles with Thomson Multimedia (RCA).
Away from work, he and his wife enjoy canoeing, gardening and travel. He is a member of the US Green Building Council and an LEED
Accredited Professional. Ton has led workshops in green building, green living and servant leadership. He also spends time as a keynote
speaker for civic organizations and corporations, speaking on a wide variety of topics, including Lewis and Clark, leadership, and green living and business operations.
Find Ton on Twitter at @jtongici or follow his blog at RiversofThought.net.
MLH LEADERSHIP TRAINING — FRIDAY, JUNE 20
“Beyond the Checkered Flag: Group Sustainability and
Transition Planning”
Andrea Baer, Vice President, Mended Little Hearts
Andrea Baer started her Mended Little Hearts journey in 2009 after the birth of her third child, who was born with a CHD. She successfully
founded and lead MLH of Southwestern PA group for 4 years while serving on the National Steering Committee as the National Growth
and Development Chair. In 2013 she was elected Vice President of Mended Little Hearts. She currently serves on the Mended Hearts Board
of Directors as an Executive Committee Member and is the National Steering Committee Chair for MLH. Andrea resides in Pittsburgh, PA,
with her husband and four children and is an undergraduate student pursuing her degree in Political Science and Public Administration with a
concentration in Social Change through Civil Engagement.
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MLH LEADERSHIP TRAINING — SATURDAY, JUNE 21
“Reaching the Grand Prix:
Finances & Fundraising”
Dave Stewart, Corporate Controller at Goodwill Industries of
Central Indiana
Dave Stewart is the Corporate Controller at Goodwill Industries of Central Indiana. In this role, he
manages the accounting department and is responsible for internal and external reporting, directs the
annual budget process, and interprets and analyzes financial results of the organization. He is a
Certified Public Accountant and, prior to joining Goodwill, worked at Deloitte as a senior auditor and at Beazer Homes as the Controller of
Land Development. Stewart is a member of the Indiana CPA Society and serves as a board member on the Conner Prairie Horizon Council.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and information management systems from Purdue University and a graduate
certificate in nonprofit management from IUPUI. Away from work, he enjoys being active and spending time with his wife and two children.
MLH LEADERSHIP TRAINING — SUNDAY, JUNE 22
“Hammer Down: Motivating
Others to Give Time & Money”
Don Wilson, Dir. of Corporate Relations, Province Mortgage
Associates, Inc.
Don Wilson is a native of Massachusetts and is a graduate of Somerset High School. He attained his
Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Business Management and Marketing from Bryant University. Don paid for his college education by
singing and playing guitar throughout New England, with his biggest claim to fame being a live performance with Jimmy Buffett. In 1997,
Don entered the business world as a Loan Originator with Champion Mortgage. He went on to win President’s Club honors 4 times as a top
salesperson and mortgage originator with two different companies. The key to his success in earning consistent referral business has always
been his personal approach and his neverending commitment to creating clients for life through integrity, honesty and trust.
Don became part of the founding team at Province Mortgage Associates, Inc., when the company opened in July of 2005. Today, Province
is considered one of the top mortgage lenders in their market, with one of the most respected names in the business. That reputation earned
Province the honor of being one of the “Best Places to Work in Rhode Island” five years straight, according to a study conducted by the
Providence Business News. Don was appointed Director of Corporate Relations in 2008 to take over the “MORE” Financial Wellness
Program that is unique to their company. Don’s most recent creation at Province is the “Accountability Coaching Sales Boot Camp,” which
has helped key people in the company transform their approach to prospecting and earning business even during a down market.
Don has been recognized as an outstanding public speaker, highlighted by his sincere approach, quick wit and ability to relate to people from
all walks of life. He enjoys playing guitar, singing, golf, fishing and quoting lines from classic comedy films. His website,
www.sedatedecho.com, brings to life another side of Don: his passion to help children born with CHD (congenital heart defects). In 2010
he released a new album, Sedated Echo, featuring the song “Super Hero Fantasy.” The song was inspired by the birth of his son, Jacob, who
was born with a CHD in 2009. Don is also proud to serve as Co-Chair on the National Awareness Committed for Mended Little Hearts.
Most importantly, Don enjoys spending time with his wife Jayna, and playing with three beautiful kids, Delaney, Jocelyn and Jacob.
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NATIONAL CHD SYMPOSIUM — SATURDAY, JUNE 21
“Get Inspired: Using Your
Experience to Make a
Difference”
Stacey Lihn, Sisters by Heart
Stacey Lihn earned the title as “heart mom” in 2009, after her unborn daughter was diagnosed with
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS). Her experience as a paralegal, advocating on behalf of persons suffering catastrophic injuries,
built a strong platform to advocate for her child, and others, in the healthcare arena. In 2010, Stacey co-founded a national non-profit
organization — Sisters by Heart — dedicated to newly diagnosed HLHS families. Through her work with the National Pediatric Cardiology
Quality Improvement Collaborative, she’s had the opportunity to represent hundreds of congenital heart defect parents and patients, striving
to improve healthcare in the pediatric cardiac field. She’s shared her firsthand experiences as a parent/patient advocate while networking with
practitioners, legislators and policy makers, most notably speaking at the 2012 Democratic National Convention in support of the Affordable
Care Act. In addition, Stacey speaks with leaders from the American Board of Pediatrics, American Academy of Pediatrics and the Institute
of Medicine in a concerted effort to move our pediatric healthcare system to a learning network model.
Valerie Azlynn, Actor and Survivor
CHD survivor Valerie Azlynn will share her journey from diagnosis and surgery through her
present-day work as a wonderfully talented actress. That acting bug is what motivated Valerie not to
let her CHD hold her back from pursuing what she loved. In addition to acting, directing and singing,
Valerie is passionate about increasing awareness of CHD. Like many adults with CHD, she did not
know any kids “like me” when she was a child and that is one of the reasons she holds MLH near to
her heart. She is especially interested in helping CHD kids cope with their physical scars. Being in the
entertainment industry she brings a unique perspective regarding self-esteem and wants to ensure that
CHD kids everywhere feel good about themselves despite their scars. She wants them to see that she
too is a warrior, she stands with them in their fight and that they too can pursue what they love. We
are enormously blessed and incredibly proud that Valerie has agreed to be our National Spokesperson.
She sits on the awareness subcommittee and is truly an inspiration to us all! She is currently starring
as Melanie on TBS’s Sullivan & Son and recently played Miss Crabtree in the movie, The Little
Rascals.
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NATIONAL CHD SYMPOSIUM — SATURDAY, JUNE 21
“Pediatric Cardiac Surgery:
It’s a Wonderful Life”
John W. Brown, MD, Former Chief, Division of Cardiothoracic
Surgery, Harris B Shumacker Emeritus Professor of Surgery,
Indiana University School of Medicine
John W. Brown was Chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery for 20 years and is the Harris
B Shumacker Emeritus Professor of Surgery at Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Brown
is a native of southern Indiana and attended Indiana University for both his undergraduate and medical school education, completing his
MD degree in 1970. He and his wife, Carol Ann, moved to Ann Arbor, MI, where he completed his general surgery residency in 1976 and
his cardiothoracic surgery residency in 1978. From 1972 to 1974, he served as a clinical associate in cardiac surgery at the National Heart,
Lung, and Blood Institute in Bethesda, MD.
In 1978, Dr. Brown returned to Indianapolis and to the Indiana University School of Medicine as an assistant professor of surgery in the division of cardiothoracic surgery. Since then he has worked his way up through the academic ranks and became Professor of Surgery in 1988.
He assumed the duties of section director of the division of cardiothoracic surgery in 1990, a position he held for the next 20 years. He
became the Harris B Shumacker Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery in 1993. Dr. Brown also served the section as the residency program
director and trained more than 80 cardiothoracic surgeons who currently practice in the United States, and several who practice abroad.
Dr. Brown’s primary clinical interest is complex congenital heart disease and cardiac transplantation, but he also continues an active practice in acquired cardiac disease. He has been active throughout his career in both bench and clinical research, and has published more than
300 papers and book chapters in the field of cardiothoracic surgery. He is a member of many national and international societies, which
include The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, American Association of Thoracic Surgery, European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery,
and the American Surgical Association. He has given invited talks throughout the world. He has served on the Thoracic Surgery Residency
Review Committee and was Chairman for two years. He served as President of the Thoracic Surgery Director’s Association from 2007 to
2009. He is serving as president of the Congenital Heart Surgeons Society of North American from 2012 to 2014. There are 12 surgeons in
Dr. Brown’s division, and three of the 12 are busy congenital heart surgeons.
Dr. Brown and his wife, Carol Ann, actively own and operate a crop and livestock farm near Gosport, IN, where they both grew up. They
enjoy many summer and winter outdoor activities. They have 3 married children and 5 grandchildren.
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NATIONAL CHD SYMPOSIUM — SATURDAY, JUNE 21
“Updates and Innovation for
CHD Treatment”
Dr. Alistair Phillips, MD, Co-Director of the Congenital Heart
Program at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and the Chief of the
Division of Congenital Heart Surgery
Dr. Phillips is the Co-Director of the Congenital Heart Program at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and
the Chief of the Division of Congenital Heart Surgery. Prior to coming to Cedars-Sinai, he was Surgical Director, Heart Transplantation and Adult Congenital Heart Disease at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. He received his undergraduate
degree from The Johns Hopkins University and medical degree from The College of Physicians & Surgeons of Columbia University. After
completing general and cardiothoracic surgery as well as two years of research generally focused on cardiac physiology at New York Presbyterian–Cornell Medical Center, Dr. Phillips went on to New York Presbyterian–Columbia Medical Center, where he completed fellowships
in pacemakers/defibrillators and pediatric cardiac surgery. He is board-certified in Surgery, Thoracic Surgery and Congenital Heart Surgery.
He is a member of several medical societies, most notably the Congenital Heart Surgeons Society and the American College of Cardiology,
where he is on the Surgical Leadership Council and the Working Group for Adult Congenital Heart Disease. Dr. Phillips is a Fellow of The
American College of Cardiology and The American College of Surgeons. His clinical interests are in congenital heart disease, including adult
congenital heart disease, heart and lung transplantation, electrophysiology and congenital thoracic disorders.
Dr. Phillips is actively involved in research with particular interests in inflammation and post-operative arrhythmias, understanding right
ventricular morphology and the relationship of the cardiopulmonary systems. He has been the QI Officer for the Heart Center while on staff
at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, where he got advanced training in quality improvement. He has spent the last few years developing a
translational research team with emphasis on improving the quality of care for our patients and improving long-term outcomes.
He believes that teamwork and communication are at the cornerstone of improved care. His ATP thesis was on pre-operative team huddles,
with the goal of improving communication in the OR to reduce blood utilization. His research also includes testing and developing new
devices to use in a hybrid approach to the treatment of congenital heart disease.
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NATIONAL CHD SYMPOSIUM — SATURDAY, JUNE 21
“Neurodevelopmental Issues
in Children with CHD”
Dr. Brad Marino, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
Bradley S. Marino, MD, MPP, MSCE, is a Professor of Pediatrics and Medical and Social Sciences
at Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University. Dr. Marino serves as the Heart Center
Co-Director of Research and Academic Affairs, and Director of Cardiovascular Bridge Programs, at
the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. He is an attending cardiac intensivist in
the Cardiac Care Unit and the Neurodevelopmental Follow-Up Clinic at Lurie Children’s Hospital. His research interests are in the impact
of neurodevelopmental, psychosocial and physical morbidities on quality of life, functional status, and behavioral and emotional functioning in the high-risk complex congenital heart disease population. Dr. Marino earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and
completed his pediatric residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital and a combined fellowship in Cardiology and Critical Care Medicine at The
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
“Exercise and Your
CHD Child”
Dr. Nicholas Madsen, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
Nicolas L. Madsen, MD, MPH, joined the Heart Institute at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical
Center in July 2012. He attended the University of California at Davis, where he graduated with
honors. He earned his medical degree with honors at the University of Washington in 2005.
Dr. Madsen completed his residency in General Pediatrics and his fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology at Seattle Children’s Hospital in Seattle, WA. In addition, Dr. Madsen earned a Master’s in Public
Health from the University of Washington in 2011.
Dr. Madsen’s clinical focus is in general inpatient and preventive cardiology. Specifically, Dr. Madsen aims to understand the implications
of traditional cardiovascular risk factors such as obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia and sedentary lifestyle for persons with congenital heart
disease. Additionally, he is focused on the long-term outcomes of persons with congenital heart disease as it relates to physical activity.
Dr. Madsen has received several national awards for his research and is an active member of the American Heart Association and American
Academy of Pediatrics.
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NATIONAL CHD SYMPOSIUM — SATURDAY, JUNE 21
“Stress Management
Techniques Demonstration”
Darcie Miller
Darcie is a Reiki Master Practitioner and an affiliate of the Reiki Membership Association. She
teaches conscious breathing techniques and leads guided meditation and vocal toning. Darcie founded
MLH of the Puget Sound and currently leads that group. While Darcie is not the parent of a child
with a congenital heart defect herself, she exemplifies how someone with passion and caring can use her many talents to help others. Darcie
founded MLH of the Puget Sound because she wanted to support a friend with a child who has congenital heart disease, and the group has
been one of Mended Little Hearts’ strongest groups since its inception.
“Empowering Your Child to
Transition to Adult CHD
Care”
Dr. Aaron Kay, Riley Children’s Hospital
Dr. (William) Aaron Kay went to medical school at the Indiana School of Medicine after completing degrees in Engineering and Spanish at Purdue University. He trained in Internal Medicine and
Pediatrics at the University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, graduating in 2008, and then trained in a unique dual fellowship
in both Adult Cardiovascular Medicine and
Pediatric Cardiology at The Ohio State University and Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Dr. Kay was hired in 2013 to be the Director of the
Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program at IU Health in Indianapolis, IN, and is an Assistant Professor of Medicine for the Indiana University School of Medicine.
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NATIONAL CHD SYMPOSIUM — SATURDAY, JUNE 21
“What You Can Do”
Amy Basken, Pediatric Congenital Heart Association
Amy is the President and CEO, and a founding member, of the Pediatric Congenital Heart Association.
As the mother of a child with a heart defect, Amy has had the privilege of spending the last nine years
leading congenital heart disease advocacy efforts for many of the largest national congenital heart disease
organizations, coalitions and consortiums. Her accomplishments include the introduction, passage and
funding of the Congenital Heart Futures Act, the development and growth of the Congressional
Congenital Heart Caucus, as well as coordinating national messaging for the Critical Congenital Heart
Disease Screening movement.
Amy has a Masters of Sciences degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, graduating in 1996. She worked for 10 years as a clinical
speech pathologist with an expertise in voice and swallowing pathology.
When she’s not working to empower others, Amy is busy managing an active household that includes her husband and three school age
children. In her spare time, you will find Amy singing, knitting or escaping into a good book.
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2014 Mended Hearts Education and Training Conference
Sponsors
Titanium Level Sponsorship
Platinum Level Sponsorship
Networking Sponsorship
2014 Congenital Heart Defect Indiana Symposium
Social Media Sponsor
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MENDED HEARTS CORPORATE
ADVISORY COUNCIL
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2014 Exhibitors
Adult Congenital Heart Association/Congenital Heart Walks
Allsup
Children’s Heart Foundation
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
Community Heart and Vascular Hospital
Ed Wainwright Photography
Franciscan St. Francis
Gilead
Health eHeart
Heart Heroes
Heart Hope Foundation
Indiana Convention and Visitors Bureau
IronHeart™
Mended Hearts/Mended Little Hearts Caregiver Committee
Ohio State University Medical Center
Riverview Health
Sipalda Unique Jewelry
The Pediatric Congenital Heart Association
The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
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HEARTFELT APPRECIATION
Thank you for your endless hours of dedication and commitment.
Linda Mason, Central Region Assistant Regional Direct
Hal Hatch, Chapter #350
Bennie Stepp, Chapter #383
Julie Stucki, MLH Evansville
Andrea Baer, Valerie King, Megan Setzer, MLH
SPECIAL THANKS
To the members of the following chapters who assisted
with the Mended Hearts and Mended Little Hearts Registration
Indianapolis/Circle City - Chapter #78, Chapter President, Pamela Hudson
Noblesville, IN – Chapter # 350, Chapter President, Stan Gurka
Indianapolis North - Chapter #383, Chapter President, Bennie Stepp
INDIVIDUAL THANKS
Margaret Elbert, Bobbi and Frank Cecco, Lynn Frierson, Daniel Moravec,
Zulma Meneses, Bob Scott, Andrea Himmelberger, Julie Stucki
WITH GRATITUDE
For offering medical screenings
Community Heart and Vascular Hospital
Franciscan St. Francis
Riverview Health
Without the help and dedication of the above individuals and organizations, the conference would not have been a success. Thank you all for your fantastic assistance.
Marvin Keyser, National Conference Chairman
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Heartfelt greetings from the Central Region!
Welcome to the 62nd Annual Mended
Hearts Education and Training Conference.
The Central Region is pleased to be hosting
this year’s event. Whether you’re a first
timer or a seasoned attendee, we hope that
you take this opportunity to have fun, make new friends and
return home with renewed energy and knowledge to share with
your chapter.
Central Region - Mended Hearts Chapters
INDIANA
Evansville - #107
Indianapolis - #78
Indianapolis North - #383
Munster - #268
New Albany - #366
Noblesville - #350
Terre Haute - #236
KENTUCKY
Bowling Green - #219
Lexington - #115
Louisville - #11
MICHIGAN
Farmington Hills - #291
Pontiac - #230
OHIO
Akron - #59
Bellefontaine - #69
Cincinnati - #35
Columbus - #371
Cleveland - #138
Dayton - #61
Lima - #111
Mansfield - #109
Springfield - #342
Steubenville - #87
Zanesville - #51
WEST VIRGINIA
Sistersville - #170
Wheeling - #280
Central Region Mended Little Hearts Groups
INDIANA
Evansville
Indianapolis
KENTUCKY
Bowling Green
MICHIGAN
West Michigan
OHIO
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Columbus
Dayton
PENNSYLVANIA
Youngwood
Many thanks to those that helped
sponsor this ad: Bellefontaine Chapter,
Cleveland Chapter, Dayton Chapter,
Evansville Chapter, Indianapolis Chapter, Lexington Chapter, Noblesville Chapter, Springfield
Chapter, Bruce Norris, Jana Stewart and Becky
Witt.
Also, a great big THANK YOU to Linda Mason ARD and the Indy Chapters for their hard work
preparing for the conference. Your efforts are
greatly appreciated!
It’s great to be alive...and to help others!
MENDED HEARTS CHAPTER #161
OF MEMORIAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL
TOGETHER WITH THE VERY FIRST CHARTERED
MENDED LITTLE HEARTS OF
JOE DIMAGGIO CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
CHARTERED APRIL 16, 2004
HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA
THANK EACH AND EVERY CHAPTER AND ITS'
VOLUNTEERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY FOR THEIR
DEDICATION AND COMPASSION FOR OTHERS
Thank you, Johnson City Medical Center Cardiovascular Team for your total support of all
heart patients and the Mended Hearts Program. We are proud members of your efforts to
bring loving care to heart care.
Mended Hearts Chapter #259
Celebrating our 19th
We have satellite families in:
DeSoto County, MS
Columbia, TN,
Greater Kingsport, TN
Mended Little
Little Hearts of Johnson City, TN
Mended
Little
Hearts
WISHING ALL ATTENDEES
A
HEALTHY & SAFE CONVENTION
~~~~~~~~~~~
Mended Hearts
Lower Hudson Valley (NY)
Chapter # 368
I am so thankful for the support received from the
Mended Hearts Community. And more importantly,
I am grateful to be a part of this organization in
which I can share hope to so many others. My story
may be a little different than yours but the bottom
line is that we all need education and support in
order to mentally deal with an illness.
Unfortunately, I was one that was told that my heart
could not be "mended". In 2002, I had my heart
attack and for the next 7 years my family and I spent
a lot of time on the roller coaster of life. We are ever
so grateful that another unselfish man and his family
had a conviction to share the Gift Of Life which has
given me a "future".
Recognition from Ed's wife, children and grandchildren.
Ed Wainwright Heart Transplant recipient 2009
Mended Hearts of Osceola Kissimmee, FL
Northeast Georgia Mended Hearts Chapter 302
Gainesville, Georgia
• More than 33,000 hours of service since 2002
• Received the National 2012 Chapter of the Year Award
• Northeast Georgia Medical Center NGMC recently was
named Georgia’s #1 Hospital by Carechex, a national healthcare ratings organization, and was again named a 100 Top
Hospital by Truven Health Analytics. This is the third time,
and second year in a row, NGMC has been named a 100 Top
Hospital and is one of only 20 Large Community Hospitals
across the country, and the only Large Community Hospital
in Georgia, to make the list.
• Winner of Mended Hearts National Hospital Award for 2009
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
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2014
PROVIDENCE
THE HEART HOSPITAL
ACCREDITED CHEST PAIN CENTER
254.751.4000
providence.net
Centex Chapter 12
ESTB 1980
Temple, Texas
Sends Greetings from Texas
& the Southwest Region
Best Wishes
For a Successful
Education and Training
Conference
MENDED HEARTS
CHAPTER 298
LEESBURG, FLORDIA
In Memory of our past Members,
especially
KENTUCKIANA CHAPTER #11
LOUISVILLE, KY
Bill McCord
ANAHEIM CHAPTER
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“HEARTY” WISHES
TO INDIANAPOLIS
FROM SUNNY CALIFORNIA
SPECIAL THANKS:
Mended Hearts, Inc., would like to thank
Krames StayWell
for their generous in-kind donation of the
2014 Indy Conference Program Book.
Special thanks to
Sam Gaines, Managing Editor,
and Jan McLean, Creative Director
Mended Hearts
Compassion. Hope. Encouragement.
Helping Heart Patients
get back on their feet.
Mended Hearts is a physician-endorsed,
peer-to-peer support model that assists
patients and caregivers. We have been
helping people in many ways for over 60
years … from diagnosis through to recovery.
Whether in the hospital, in person, on
the telephone or via the Internet, Mended
Hearts volunteers are here to help you
enjoy life.
We understand your needs
and concerns because we’ve
experienced them ourselves!
To find out more about our program
and how our organization could benefit
you or your family, please call
1.888.HEART99 (1.888.432.7899),
or go to www.mendedhearts.org
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