Archive for November 2023
Reasonable Accommodations
Through collaboration with Reasonable Accommodations LLC, the HCMA has expanded some of our COE directories. This expansion will make it easier to find travel information, places to eat, lodgings, etc. Only a handful of COE directories have been updated so far, in 2024 we plan on populating the rest. You can check out the new…
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Our volunteers give the HCM community so many things to be grateful for! They generously share their hearts, experiences and time to help so many and we are truly thankful for each and every one of you! There are so many more who are willing to be a part of our mission to provide support,…
Read MoreDuke Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center – Durham, NC
Duke Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center – Durham, NC The Duke Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center has been an HCMA Center of Excellence since 2018 and is a part of the Duke Heart Center in Durham, North Carolina. “We have created a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team of physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers, and genetic counselor who are focused on providing personalized,…
Read MoreFall Conferences
The Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association played a key role at this fall’s HFSA and AHA conferences, actively engaging as exhibitors and offering valuable educational opportunities for the medical community. Their presence emphasized a dedication to increasing awareness and fostering discussions on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, contributing to the broader conversation on cardiovascular health. Through their participation, the association…
Read MoreGratitude
The HCMA theme for December is Gratitude Why practice gratitude? Gratitude has benefits for both mental and physical health as well as our relationships with those around us. When we’re thankful for anything positive in our lives, it leads to a shift in mindset that helps us feel better and take action to stay as…
Read MoreGeorge Dooley Memorial
It’s been 24 years – and we will never forget. Twenty-four years without my brother, George, who was also a son, husband, father, teacher, coach and so much more than the roles he played. George died at the young age of 41 from Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), leaving behind a wife, 2 small children, and family…
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