The American Heart Association, devotedto changing the future to a world of healthier lives for all, recently announced Laura Terranova of Milford as the 2025 Healthy For Good™ Lifestyle Change Award winner. The New Haven Lifestyle Change Award, sponsored by Hello Heart, recognizes an individual who has made positive changes to improve the quality of their health. Terranova was recognized during the recent New Haven Heart Walk at Light House Point Park in New Haven.
Healthy For Good is a revolutionary movement to inspire individuals to create lasting changes in their health and their life, one small step at a time. The approach is simple: Eat smart. Add color. Move more. Be well. The Healthy For Good Lifestyle Change Award is given based on an individual making positive lifestyle changes.
“Laura Terranova was chosen because of her commitment to her health and passion to help others,” said Development Director Chelsea DeGroat. “She has been a long-time supporter of the American Heart Association in Connecticut, volunteering and advocating for better heart health in communities for over seven years. We appreciate all Laura has done to help others and are so happy to present her with this lifestyle award.”
Left to right, Lisa Carberg, WTNH News 8, Karen Smith,
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield,
Laura Terranova and Mike Arnold, Hello Heart.
Terranova was nominated for her support of local cardiac patients with visits during their treatments and sharing the importance of advocating for one’s own health. She was also recognized for efforts to make positive lifestyle changes by eating healthier, being more active at her local curling facility and monitoring and knowing her cholesterol and blood pressure numbers.
The Greater New Haven Heart Walk, in its 33rd year, is a fun and meaningful way to celebrate heart and stroke survivors, raise lifesaving funds and encourage physical activity. This year’s walk took place on Sunday, May 4th and raised over $130,000 to support education and research for cardiovascular diseases.
Anyone who would like to support the work of the American Heart Association can make a donation to the Greater New Haven Heart Walk by visiting the event website, www.newhavenheartwalk.org.