Every beat counts

Welcome to the
HELDERBERG CARDIAC SUPPORT GROUP

ABOUT

The Helderberg Cardiac Support Group is a non-profit organization, maintained and championed by volunteers who have experienced cardiac events, or are awaiting treatment for various types of cardiac diseases.

The purpose of this Community Cardiac Support Group is to bolster the spirits of both patients and their families by providing unwavering support, guidance, and advice through professional speakers, thus enabling them to face the future with a sense of confidence and understanding.

Chairperson: Dr Paul Hill
Vice-chairperson: Dr Biano Hobson
Treasurer: Gerald Robinson
Secretary: Hillary du Toit

Committee Members:

Sakkie Krynauw

Trudi List

Michaela Scholtz

What we do

Cardiac Support Speakers

Recovery Programme

Seminars

Helderberg Cardiac Support offers a Cardiac Wellness Programme with a range of benefits that can positively impact on the well-being of individuals with heart-related conditions.

Cardiac Wellness provides emotional support, practical tips, knowledge sharing, motivation and a sense of community. It provides a multi-faceted, multi-disciplinary programme focused on prevention, recovery and support.

We do this through:

Speaker Series

Recovery Programme

Annual Seminar Day

Speaker Series form parts of our bimonthly meetings and provide opportunities to learn from each other and guest speakers who are experts in their fields.

These meetings are typically held on Wednesday evenings. Commencing at 5:30 pm, there is a half hour to share experiences, then a speaker’s presentation from 6:00 to 7:00 pm.

Cardiac Support meetings are hosted at Mediclinic Vergelegen or Busamed, as well as on-line via Zoom.

The Recovery Programme offers weekly sessions on Thursday mornings. These are both on-line and on-site.

Our Recovery programme, under 'RECOVERY' is co-ordinated by Trudi List:

· restores confidence in physical abilities through supervised exercise

· offers guidance on dietary and lifestyle changes

· improves understanding of and compliance with medicine prescriptions

· boosts psychosocial well-being by promoting a safe and sharing environment.

Support begins on the day of your first cardiac experience and continues as long as it takes you to make a full recovery. It plays a crucial role in enhancing recovery after a cardiac event, ie: angina, heart attack, cardiac procedure or surgery.

The programme provides progressive, supervised exercise, education and support. It aims to improve heart health, redice risk factors and increase self confidence. It contributes to better physical fitness, psychosocial well-being, reduced complications and increased longevity.

For more information contact the programme co-ordinator on info@cardiacsupport.co.za

The Seminar is an annual half day event held on a Saturday morning. It provides a platform for individuals to come together, learn from experts and to strengthen their sense of belonging within the community. The next annual seminar is planned for Saturday, October 14th from 8am to 1pm.

Mission

Vision

The Helderberg Cardiac Support Group is committed to fostering a vibrant community of heart warriors and their families. We aim to provide steadfast support, expert guidance, and empowering advice, enabling each member to navigate their cardiac journey with resilience. By creating a safe space for shared experiences and learning, we are dedicated to bolstering morale and promoting a confident approach to future challenges.

We envision a world where every individual affected by cardiac conditions feels supported, understood, and empowered. Our goal is to be a beacon of hope and understanding, illuminating the path to resilience and recovery. By nurturing connections, spreading knowledge, and promoting confidence, we aim to transform the cardiac journey into a shared voyage of strength, courage, and mutual support.