Maury Regional Health's Heart Failure Support Group Offers Guidance for Managing Congestive Heart Failure

Maury Regional Health is launching a new monthly support group designed for individuals managing heart failure and their caregivers. This group aims to provide education, emotional support and practical tools to improve quality of life and reduce hospitalizations.

"Heart failure management goes beyond medical treatment - it's about education, support and empowerment," said Theresa Harris, RN, MSN, CCRN, ACCNS-AG, post-acute care network coordinator at Maury Regional Medical Center. "Our goal with this support group is to bring hope and a healthier lifestyle to individuals living with heart failure and their families."

Launching in February of 2025 in recognition of Heart Month, the Heart Failure Support Group will hold its first meeting on Tuesday, February 25, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Maury Regional Annex at 1223 Trotwood Avenue in Columbia (located across from the hospital and in between McDonald's and Dairy Queen). Ongoing meetings will take place on the last Tuesday of every month from 5 to 6 p.m.

The inaugural session will feature Darshini Patel, DO, a board-certified cardiologist at Vanderbilt Heart in Columbia, who will discuss "what is heart failure" from a provider perspective that emphasizes the need for follow-up appointments, medication adherence, maintaining a healthy weight and making healthy dietary choices.

"Managing heart failure involves more than just medication; it requires education, support and practical tools," said Dr. Patel. "I'm honored to speak at the inaugural Heart Failure Support Group meeting to help patients and caregivers better understand heart failure and make informed choices for a healthier future."

Monthly support group highlights:

* Emotional and educational support for patients and caregivers

* Guidance on living a healthy lifestyle

* Tips for reducing stress

* Strategies to improve quality of life

* Guest speakers from the medical field

Advance registration is optional but encouraged. Registration can be completed online at MauryRegional.com/HeartFailureSupport or by calling 931.381.1111, ext. 2089.

As southern Middle Tennessee's only Heart Center, Maury Regional Medical Center provides a vast array of cardiac services that include interventional procedures as well as pacemaker and defibrillator implants. Physicians are members of Vanderbilt Heart-Columbia and Ascension Saint Thomas Heart Columbia who are complemented by a highly skilled and experienced team that strives to achieve the best possible outcomes.

For more information, visit MauryRegional.com/Heart.

To view a list of support groups offered by Maury Regional Health, visit MauryRegional.com/SupportGroups