Come join Aortic Hope as we offer a free series where we will learn Qigong, taught by Kevin Songer. *Please note the day/time change for the upcoming events. Qigong will be happening on Sundays at 11am EST. You will be able to watch, participate and ask questions during this LIVE event on our YouTube channel. If you can't attend live, you can watch it later as these session will be recorded and saved. We love being able to present these interactive sessions to the community

Come join Aortic Hope as we offer a free series where we will learn Qigong, taught by Kevin Songer. *Please note the day/time change for the upcoming events. Qigong will be happening on Sundays at 11am EST. You will be able to watch, participate and ask questions during this LIVE event on our YouTube channel. If you can't attend live, you can watch it later as these session will be recorded and saved. We love being able to present these interactive sessions to the community

Today we want to reference Chapter 8 - The Wonder of Music and Arts in Healthcare from Greater Than The Power and Strength of Emotional Grit by Jennifer Fernjack. Haven't you noticed that whenever "We Will Rock You" is played people clap, stomp their feet and get motivated/energized or if "The Star Spangled Banner" performed by Whitney Houston is played, it can leave you with chills or maybe in tears. Why is this? Jennifer points out in her book that music "has been shown to

Come join Aortic Hope as we offer a free series where we will learn Qigong, taught by Kevin Songer. *Please note the day/time change for the upcoming events. Qigong will be happening on Sundays at 11am EST. You will be able to watch, participate and ask questions during this LIVE event on our YouTube channel. If you can't attend live, you can watch it later as these session will be recorded and saved. We love being able to present these interactive sessions to the community

Come join Aortic Hope as we offer a free series where we will learn Qigong, taught by Kevin Songer. *Please note the day/time change for the upcoming events. Qigong will be happening on Sundays at 11am EST. You will be able to watch, participate and ask questions during this LIVE event on our YouTube channel. If you can't attend live, you can watch it later as these session will be recorded and saved. We love being able to present these interactive sessions to the community

Come join Aortic Hope as we offer a free series where we will learn Qigong, taught by Kevin Songer. *Please note the day/time change for the upcoming events. Qigong will be happening on Sundays at 11am EST. You will be able to watch, participate and ask questions during this LIVE event on our YouTube channel. If you can't attend live, you can watch it later as these session will be recorded and saved. We love being able to present these interactive sessions to the community

Come join Aortic Hope as we offer a free series where we will learn Qigong, taught by Kevin Songer. *Please note the day/time change for the upcoming events. Qigong will be happening on Sundays at 11am EST. You will be able to watch, participate and ask questions during this LIVE event on our YouTube channel. If you can't attend live, you can watch it later as these session will be recorded and saved. We love being able to present these interactive sessions to the community

❓Did you know that some people in the aortic community find themselves going through the 5 stages of grief after a diagnosis or after surviving an aortic dissection? Today is Therapeutic Thursday at Aortic Hope and we want to take a moment to validate the emotions you may be feeling since diagnosis. 👉According to an article in Healthline written by Aryanna Denk titled, Processing Grief After a New Medical Diagnosis, Aryanna explains that "The type of grief that comes with ch

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Today is Therapeutic Thursday at Aortic Hope. How many of you have heard of Grounding? Grounding techniques are ways to help you stay calm and focused when you feel stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed. They can also help you cope with traumatic memories or flashbacks. Grounding techniques work by bringing your attention to the present moment and distracting you from negative thoughts or feelings. Here are some examples of grounding techniques: - 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘀: L

It's Therapeutic Thursday at Aortic Hope. Here is one of the ways you can 𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑴𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒏 2024... ❤️If you are in the position to schedule elective surgery and find yourself asking a lot of questions like: What should I bring to the hospital?, What will recovery be like? etc, then take a look at the 𝑷𝒓𝒆/𝑷𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝑺𝒖𝒓𝒈𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑺𝒖𝒈𝒈𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 list that was created #ByPatientsForPatients. 👇If you would like to add to this list, please comment below wi

It's Therapeutic Thursday at Aortic Hope. Considering a new procedure, treatment, or med can be overwhelming - what questions do you even ask? Think 𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗦. 𝗕- What are the benefits? 𝗥- What are the risks? 𝗔- What are the alternatives? 𝗜- Intuition: What is my gut telling me to do? 𝗡- What happens if I don't do this right now or never? 𝗦- Get a second opinion. ~Contributed by our Director of Genetic Education, Ryan Rodarmer

It's Therapeutic Thursday at Aortic Hope. 🎉Today is about Resolutions and how to make them actually work for you. 🤔Every year, millions of people make resolutions to improve their lives, but only a few of them actually stick to them. Why is that? Well, there are many reasons, but one of them is that resolutions are often too vague, unrealistic, or boring. So how can you make resolutions that work for you? Here are some tips: - 𝗕𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰.Instead of saying "I want

https://youtube.com/live/IpfURXXCEYg?feature=share Today is Survivor Series Saturday at Aortic Hope. We are very excited to feature Kevin...

Today is Therapeutic Thursday at Aortic Hope. Have you ever wondered Why Friendships Are So Important for Health and Well-Bring? Well, today we are discussing an article with that very title written by Moira Lawler and she explains the 9 ways friends are more than just about having a good time together. "So, what does the science say about why strong social ties are good for health and well-being? Here’s what we know" says Lawler: 1. Friendships Promote a Sense of Belonging (

Today is Therapeutic Thursday at Aortic Hope. ❤️We have discussed a variety of grounding techniques using our 5 senses as a way to destress and reduce anxiety but not too many people have heard of EFT Tapping. 👉EFT tapping is a technique that involves tapping on specific points on your body while repeating positive affirmations. It is supposed to help you release negative emotions, reduce stress, and improve your well-being. Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, some peop

Today is Therapeutic Thursday at Aortic Hope. We often hear in the community about some people having "Flashback" regarding their diagnosis, surgery or emergent event. What is a flashback and what can be done about them? 👉Flashbacks are a common symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that involve reliving a traumatic event in your mind. They can be triggered by reminders of the trauma, such as sounds, smells, or images. Flashbacks can cause intense distress and in

Join us for a Live QA on Monday September 11 @ 11AM featuring Dr. Siddarth Prakash, MD and Team Hosted by Hope Ambassador Carmen David...

Come join Aortic Hope and their Culinary & Nutrition Educators, Chef Robb & Mindy Seltzer as they educate the community about how to...

**PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE FOR THIS SESSION Come join Aortic Hope and their Culinary & Nutrition Educators, Chef Robb & Mindy Seltzer ...