You Don't Have to Face Heart Disease Alone
We are heart patients and caregivers of all ages who volunteer to provide support, encouragement, and hope to individuals and families from the moment of a heart disease diagnosis through treatment, recovery, and beyond. Our work would not be possible without the partnership and support of PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center Cardiovascular Services, whose collaboration make it possible for us to serve heart patients and their families throughout their healthcare journey.
Leading with Heart - a message from our President, Dianna Konrad
Everyone Wins!
The Mended Hearts, Inc.® (MHI), our headquarters in Georgia, held its annual meeting
and awards presentation in late June. During this meeting our chapter was named the
National Chapter of the Year for 2026. We are the best of the 187 chapters/groups in
the U.S. We are extremely excited and proud to have won this award.
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There are many reasons we are considered the best. We have an outstanding team of
Mended Hearts Hospital Volunteers who offer heart patients and their families care and hope for the future. We are on our way to making 3,000 patient and caregiver visits this year from Pre-Op to Cardiology Office to hospital visits.
Along with increased visits, we have a record-breaking number of members. With the help of some talented speakers, many who are heart related specialists from St. Joseph’s, we’ve provided at least 100 educational meetings in the past 14 years. The information shared at these meetings has helped lower anxiety and given hope to many.
We have a proactive board of directors that represents both Mended Hearts and Young Mended Hearts. Our goal will always be supporting heart patients and families and serving our community. We are a very determined group.
So, what does this award really mean? It’s certainly more than bragging rights. It’s recognition of all the effort from our teams. It’s acknowledgement of what we’ve accomplished in our community. And each of you is part of our chapter. That means this award belongs to all of us. Together everyone wins.
Three ways we can help
Peer Support
Connect with someone who understands the heart journey.
Meet & Learn
Join monthly meetings featuring physicians, specialist, and other health professionals.
Community & Connection
Meet other heart patients, caregivers, and families living in your community.
Location: Health Education Center
3333 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham, WA
​ All meetings are open to the public at no charge.
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The Bellingham Chapter of Mended Hearts typically meets the second Saturday of the month to offer support and information to all heart patients in our community. Our speakers are cardiologists, heart surgeons, nutritionists, and other health care professionals who offer insights into improving our heart health.
For more information please go to our Contact Page to send a message or contact our
message line at 360-788-6928.​​​
Next Mended Hearts Chapter Meeting
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: 10:00 am
Speaker: Dr. Arielle Filiberti, PeaceHealth St. Joseph Hospital Medical Director - Emergency Department
Topic: Changes happening in the Emergency Department
Next Young Mended Hearts Meeting
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm
Format: Informal monthly gathering where partipants can connect, share experiences, and take part in open discussions shaped by the topics and interests of the group.
Location: PeaceHealth St. Joseph
3333 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham, WA
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​ All meetings are open to the public at no charge.​​​
Since April, 2015, we've been inviting all young heart patients (18 to 55) and their families to join other young heart patients and their families for an informal monthly get-together to discuss the common issues, challenges and successes of being a young heart patient.​​Please join us.
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For more information about Young Mended Hearts, please contact Peter Kilcline at mhchapter382admin@mendedhearts.us or Dianna Konrad at dmk9@sbcglobal.net
Been There. Mended That.
Peer Support for Healing Hearts
Sometimes the most reassuring person to talk with is someone who has already been there. Our trained volunteers offer encouragement, understanding, and hope based on their own experiences with heart disease and recovery. Caregivers play an important role in a heart patient’s recovery, which is why we are committed to supporting both patients and those who care for them.
Help Us Help Others
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Current Volunteer Opportunities
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Board Secretary
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Visitor Volunteer Scheduler
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Data Entry Coordinator
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Hospital Volunteers
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Cardiovascular Services Clinic Volunteers
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Meeting Setup and Sign-in