Bighearted Blog
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Gratitude
The HCMA theme for December is Gratitude Why practice gratitude? Gratitude has benefits for both mental and physical health as well as our relationships…
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George 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,…
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November’s Theme: Weight Management
At the HCMA, November is when we’re thinking about weight management. We all know that winter months and holiday foods can lead to potential…
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Dear Lori
Hello readers! I am sharing a letter I wrote to my sister on October 6, 2023 while sitting in a sesson at the Heart…
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Volunteer!
Our volunteers are true “GEMS” to the entire HCM community and the HCMA has created the Volunteer GEM Awards program to help us formally…
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It’s Emotional Wellness October!
If you’re Newly Diagnosed with HCM or have been living with symptoms for a long time, you may sometimes struggle with the emotional aspects…
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Educate and Advocate
By Dawn Levitt – https://dawnlevittauthor.com/ My experience with the medical system began when I was a young child running around like most little kids…
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HCMA Project Opportunities
September brings many opportunities for our community to learn and share our experiences with HCM through trials, focus groups, and survey work . You…
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Volunteer!
Volunteers significantly contribute to the success of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association and our commitment to providing support, education, advocacy, and advancement of research, understanding,…
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Septal Reduction September
When symptoms of obstruction (such as shortness of breath, exercise intolerance, light-headedness, and fainting) persist despite using medications, or if obstruction severely restricts blood…
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HCMA’s August 2023 Featured Discussion Group Leader: Linda Montgomery
Linda hosts our “Newly Diagnosed” education groups. These free online education sessions are ideal for those newly diagnosed (within the past two years) or…
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Volunteer!
Volunteers significantly contribute to the success of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association and our commitment to providing support, education, advocacy, and advancement of research, understanding,…
