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

Who We Support

Patients, Families, and Caregivers

 

Rural and community providers and 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

Through community partnerships in rural and border areas, we help people understand their condition, access the right care on time, and feel supported.

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Core Service

Education: Patients, Caregivers, and Providers

Heart Failure 101

What is HF? What are its common signs and 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.
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Living Well With HF

  • Daily Tools: Weight/symptom logs, low-sodium tips, fluid guidance, and activity pacing.
  • Medication Basics: What they do, common side effects, and 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.
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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:
  • IV inotropes
  • LVAD (left ventricular assist device)
  • Heart transplant
  • Caregiver Role: Home support, training, emergency planning, travel/power readiness.
  • Warm Handoffs: Direct connections to regional advanced HF centers.
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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 Partnerships: Coaching on screenings, education events, and public health messaging.

Programs & Offerings

  • HF Education Workshops (monthly): HF 101, medications, living well.
  • Caregiver Circles (Biweekly): Peer support + resource coaching.
  • Advanced Therapy Prep and Support (by referral only): LVAD/transplant education.
  • Community Leader Collaboration: program initiatives
  • Provider Mini-Grand Rounds (scheduled)

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 as needed to adjust and reinforce next steps.

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