Andrea Redstone-Henry (heart, carrying grey sweatshirt) of Indianapolis is an train specialist at Neighborhood Coronary heart and Vascular Hospital. Redstone-Henry has two sons. One is a sophomore in highschool and the opposite is a police officer. The household has 4 cats and one canine.
By Andrea Redstone-Henry
I began serving to within the hospital’s clinic this yr and was actually excited in regards to the alternative. I like chatting with sufferers and offering help. Seeing the affected person get collectively and really feel hopeful had me hooked. My curiosity in PH grew, and I began to assist manage PHA help group conferences in Indianapolis.
I turned a Pulmonary Hypertension Affiliation volunteer to study extra about PH and assist others study extra about it. Essentially the most rewarding half is seeing individuals get help from clinicians and nurses who work on the hospital, from the PHA employees and one another.
Any sort of persistent illness is difficult to handle, however when you may lean on caregivers and help teams, it could actually make an enormous distinction. I like to listen to sufferers’ tales and communicate with them outdoors of the clinic partitions.
Our attendance ranges from eight to fifteen individuals per assembly, and our numbers continue to grow. We meet on the third Tuesday of every month.
I’m most happy with with the ability to work with probably the most educated and compassionate individuals right here at Neighborhood Coronary heart and Vascular Hospital. My household conjures up me in addition to my religion in God.
If you’re contemplating beginning a PHA help group, go for it. I’m so blessed to satisfy with the sufferers and employees each month. It’s good to share a meal and are available collectively for a typical thread.