281-262-2448 (HIPAA Privacy)
Our Services
I have made you a light…
that you may be an instrument of Salvation.
ACTS 13:47
Making it Happen One Heart, One Community at a Time.
Who We Support
Patients, Families,
and Caregivers
Rural and community providers, and community partners who care for them.
Advanced heart failure (HF) programs and hospitals for transitions of care
What We Do
We deliver heart failure education and care navigation.
Community partnerships in rural and border areas help people understand their condition, access the
right care on time, and feel supported (English/Español).
Core Service
Education: Patients, Caregivers, and Providers
Heart Failure 101
What is HF?
What are its common signs/symptoms? When should you seek help?
Stages (A–D) NYHA classes (I–IV) Intermacs Scores (1-7)
Types & Causes of Heart Failure (Etiology)
Ischemic: coronary artery disease, prior heart attack.
Hypertensive & Metabolic: long-standing high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity.
Rhythm-Related: atrial fibrillation and other arrhythmias.
Valve & Structural: aortic/mitral valve disease, cardiomyopathies, structural/congenital heart
disease.
Inflammatory/Infiltrative/Genetic: viral myocarditis, amyloidosis, sarcoidosis, inherited
cardiomyopathies.
Sleep Hormonal: obstructive sleep apnea, thyroid disorders.
Other Contributors: chemotherapy or alcohol-related cardiomyopathy, pregnancy-related
cardiomyopathy.
Living Well With HF
Daily tools: weight/symptom logs, low-sodium tips, fluid guidance, activity pacing.
Medication basics: what they do, common side effects, red-flag action plan.
Psychosocial & Caregiver Support
Coping with stress, anxiety, and depression
grief and adjustment.
Caregiver burnout prevention, boundary setting, and respite resources.
Connections to social work, transportation, food, and financial aid.
Advocacy & Navigation
Know the Path:
Primary care → Cardiology → Advanced HF; When to escalate.
Progression
Awareness:
What can changing symptoms mean? When should you call, clinic vs.
ER?
Appointment Prep: Questions to ask, bringing records, and second opinions.
Coverage & Costs:
Medicare/Medicaid basics, prior authorizations, assistance programs.
Veteran-Focused
Support:
benefits navigation and local coordination.
Advanced Therapies Readiness
What to Expect:
evaluation steps, timelines, and everyday life with:
o IV inotropes
o LVAD (left ventricular assist device)
o Heart transplant
Caregiver Role:
home support, training, emergency planning, travel/power readiness.
Warm Handoffs: direct connections to regional advanced HF centers.
Connection & Community Partnerships
Rural Provider Support:
quick-reference toolkits, consult pathways, case huddles.
Hospitals Advanced Centers:
bidirectional communication to reduce delays and readmissions.
City/County:
coaching on screenings, education events, and public health messaging.
Programs & Offerings
HF Education Workshops: HF 101, meds, living well.
Advanced Therapy Prep and Support (by referral only):
LVAD/transplant education.
Provider Mini-Grand Rounds
How It Works
Contact Us info@hmhff.org/281-262-2448
Brief Intake – 10–15 minutes to understand needs.
Personalized Plan – Education + navigation roadmap.
Follow-Up – Check-ins are needed to adjust and reinforce the next steps.
