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Pediatric nurse, mother, stroke survivor takes on women’s top health threat: cardiovascular disease 

May 1, 2025 by annaheerdt

American Heart Association names Kelly Naab Go Red for Women’s® Buffalo Woman of Impact™ Winner  Kelly Naab, pediatric nurse practitioner at Williamsville Pediatrics and co-medical director for Clarence Central School … Read more

Categories New York, Uncategorized, Western NY Tags American Heart Association, Go Red for Women, women of impact, women's health

Vermont unites against women’s No. 1 killer

May 1, 2025 by annaheerdt

American Heart Association’s annual Go Red for Women  Dinner raises awareness and critical funds for women’s cardiovascular health Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the No. 1 killer of women, yet women … Read more

Categories Uncategorized, Vermont Tags American Heart Association, Go Red for Women, women's health

Buffalo joins initiative to improve blood pressure control for all

May 8, 2025April 17, 2025 by annaheerdt

The American Heart Association’s Equity-Focused Hypertension Initiative is expanding access to care, bridging community-clinical gaps and tackling racial disparities in hypertension management. High blood pressure, often called the “silent killer,” … Read more

Categories New York, Uncategorized Tags blood pressure, Community Health, community impact, Equitable Health

Buffalo unites against women’s No. 1 killer 

March 18, 2025 by annaheerdt

American Heart Association’s annual Go Red for Women  Luncheon raises awareness and critical funds for women’s cardiovascular health  The American Heart Association, a relentless force for a world of longer, … Read more

Categories New York Tags go red, Go Red for Women Luncheon, women's health

Fletcher Elementary School students learn about the importance of fundraising and heart health

January 7, 2025 by annaheerdt

The American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge in-school program supports mental and physical health for students.   Fletcher Elementary School students got active and celebrated an important cause during an assembly … Read more

Categories Uncategorized, Vermont Tags kids heart challenge, School Engagement

Guest Blog: Be prepared to save a life

January 6, 2025 by annaheerdt

Sophie Loughran came home to visit her family in Stannard, VT. Although she did not plan to save her father’s life, she was prepared with Hands-Only CPR and a refurbished … Read more

Categories Uncategorized, Vermont Tags Advocacy, AED Awareness, Cardiac Arrest, CPR Education, Survivor Story

Wells Fargo’s Executive Director and EBC’s HR & Payroll Solutions, Inc.’s Senior Human Resources Advisor lead movement to improve women’s heart health in Buffalo

November 14, 2024 by annaheerdt

Casey DeMarco and Linda Walleshauser to co-chair the American Heart Association’s Buffalo 2024-25 Go Red for Women® initiative Nearly half of women ages 20 and older are living with some … Read more

Categories New York, Uncategorized, Western NY

Norwich University’s School of Nursing Director and Associate Professor leads local movement to improve women’s heart health

November 12, 2024 by annaheerdt

Jessica L. Wood, DNP, WHNP-BC, RNC-OB to chair the American Heart Association’s Vermont 2024-2025 Go Red for Women® movement  Jessica Wood, director and associate professor at Norwich University School of … Read more

Categories Uncategorized, Vermont Tags Go Red for Women, women's health

Madelyn Ferriter: 19-year-old stroke survivor, now aspiring biomedical engineer

October 23, 2024 by annaheerdt

“I will never get tired of talking about it,” Maddy Ferriter, of Clarence said of her stroke. “It taught me that no one is ever too young to undergo any … Read more

Categories New York, Western NY Tags cyclenation, Stroke, survivor

Guest Blog – Taking the “luck” out of surviving cardiac arrest

September 4, 2024August 30, 2024 by annaheerdt

Payton Jones of Bristol, VT suffered cardiac arrest at age 11 during her swim meet. She is alive today to tell the story thanks to immediate CPR and automated external … Read more

Categories Vermont Tags Advocacy, Cardiac Arrest, Survivor Story, Vermont, Your the Cure

Two Rutland schools receive financial grants to boost their physical education programs

August 26, 2024 by annaheerdt
American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge logo

American Heart Association grants ignite new health initiatives in schools The American Heart Association’s school-based programs, Kids Heart Challenge™ and American Heart Challenge™, awarded $4,300 in total to Rutland Town … Read more

Categories Vermont

77 hospitals in New York State recognized for efforts to improve outcomes for Americans with heart disease and stroke 

August 15, 2024 by annaheerdt

The American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® initiative promotes up-to-date, research-based guidelines to ensure all patients have access to lifesaving care  77 hospitals in New York State are among … Read more

Categories New York

Two hospitals in Vermont recognized for efforts to improve outcomes for Americans with heart disease and stroke

July 31, 2024 by annaheerdt

The American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® initiative promotes up-to-date, research-based guidelines to ensure all patients have access to lifesaving care Two hospitals in Vermont are among the more … Read more

Categories Vermont Tags Community Health, Get with the Guidelines, GWTG

A mother and son with a bond like no other

July 25, 2024 by annaheerdt
Ashley and Gabriel Boyea

Ashley Boyea is no stranger to the trials and tribulations that come with cardiac issues. When Ashley was in her 20s, she started experiencing shortness of breath, thinking her asthma … Read more

Categories New York, Vermont Tags CHD, CHD Awareness, Heart Survivor, Sick Sinus Syndrome, survivor, Survivor Story

University of Vermont Health Network’s Chief Medical Officer steps up to save lives in Burlington, VT with the return of the Vermont Heart Walk

June 11, 2024May 24, 2024 by annaheerdt

The American Heart Association is proud to announce the return of the beloved Vermont Heart Walk after six years. David Clauss, MD, Chief Medical Officer at the University of Vermont … Read more

Categories Vermont Tags American Heart Association, Heart Walk
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