We hosted our Fourth Annual New Beginnings Picnic on July 26 to celebrate cardiac rehab, heart failure and stroke survivors along with their families and caregivers.
While both heart and stroke patients have individual support groups, this picnic provided the opportunity for survivors and caregivers to come together to share their experiences and celebrate triumphs. Our cardiovascular team also reconnected with patients they have previously cared for and treated.
“When you see patients in the hospital you know you are not seeing them at their best – they’re in the hospital after all. But, getting to see them here where they are healthy and able to be themselves is very special,” said Cathy Gilbertson, PVHMC’s Cardiac Valve Coordinator.
Other festivities included delicious food, karaoke, a caricature artist, a friendly game of Heads or Tails and a rather competitive game of Family Feud – stroke patients versus heart patients. While the stroke team won this round, the heart team will be back and ready for the challenge next time!
Welcome to the World, Little Leonel!