ABOUT US

Healthy Heart Hope Inc. was established in Southeastern, Queens, NY in 2019. Our vision is to decrease the number of Cardiovascular deaths in under-represented communities throughout New York City. 

The Journey

My name is Christen Clark and I am the founder of Healthy Heart Hope Inc. My Healthy Heart journey started as a young girl in junior high-school, when my older brother suffered from cardiomyopathy. Once he was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy, it immediately propelled my interest in medicine.

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Between frequent visits to the hospital and anxiety and panic overwhelming our lives, I saw and understood first hand how heart disease effected my family. At the time, we were uninformed, traveling a journey unknown. Fast forward ahead, my older brother was forced to receive a heart transplant. After one day of being on the donors list, he received a call that changed my family’s life forever.

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My family knew almost nothing about heart disease—and that is what compelled me to create a non-profit for the community that educates and informs under-represented individuals on preventive measures in reducing heart disease. Along with educating and informing Healthy Heart Hope will provide/direct individuals towards necessary testing for healthy heart health.