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Hello, Welcome to the American Heart Association, Northern New England region's blog pages. Visit our ME, NH and VT blogs by clicking on your state and follow us on FB, TW and IG  (Maine: @AHAMaine/New Hampshire: @NHHeartAssoc/Vermont: @VTHeartAssoc) for frequent updates on the latest news and events. Our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Join us!

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American Heart Association and Dartmouth Health teaming up to save lives by providing lifesaving CPR training kits to 15 NH schools

May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 Brenda Vitali

Knowing how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is critically important. CPR, especially if performed immediately, could double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival. Quick, simple and easy-to-learn,


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Local cardiologist advocates for food and nutrition programs in nation’s capital

May 26, 2023May 26, 2023 Brenda Vitali

Dr. Prospero Gogo, a long-time member of the American Heart Association Advocacy Committee, joined heart disease and stroke patients, survivors, caregivers, health care providers and other advocates from across the


hidden Wells Fargo and The Mimi Foundation team up with the American Heart Association to provide lifesaving CPR training kits to families

Wells Fargo and The Mimi Foundation team up with the American Heart Association to provide lifesaving CPR training kits to families

May 19, 2023May 19, 2023 Brenda Vitali

Hands-Only CPR can double or triple survival rates for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest It’s the gift that keeps on giving: Hands-only CPR. To ensure people in Maine are prepared if someone


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Seacoast NH “heart mom” shares her daughter’s journey

May 11, 2023 Brenda Vitali

My name is Rebecca Nichols, I grew up on the New Hampshire Seacoast and am currently the Technical Director of our Echo Lab at Wentworth Douglass Hospital (WDH) in Dover.


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May is American Stroke Month: Do You Know How to Spot a Stroke F.A.S.T.?

May 8, 2023May 8, 2023 Brenda Vitali

Dover stroke survivor stresses importance of managing blood pressure to prevent strokes A stroke can happen to anyone at any point in their lifetime. May is American Stroke Month and


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May is American Stroke Month: Do You Know How to Spot a Stroke F.A.S.T.?

May 1, 2023May 1, 2023 Brenda Vitali

Kennebunk woman who survived multiple strokes shares her journey A stroke can happen to anyone at any point in their lifetime. May is American Stroke Month and the American Stroke


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2023 New Hampshire Heart Walk is Sunday, June 4th at Manchester’s Livingston Park

April 24, 2023 Brenda Vitali

WMUR’s Erin Fehlau and The Mill’s Laura Stelchook to host morning celebration The American Heart Association’s New Hampshire Heart Walk is scheduled for Sunday, June 4th at Manchester’s Livingston Park.


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“Heart of the Seacoast Social” is April 15th in Portsmouth

April 5, 2023 Brenda Vitali

Help the American Heart Association in New Hampshire fund lifesaving research and education by attending the “Heart of the Seacoast Social” on Saturday, April 15th from 6:30 until 9:30 PM


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“Be the Beat” at Vermont’s Go Red for Women Event on April 11th in Burlington

March 30, 2023March 30, 2023 Brenda Vitali

The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, announced its plans for the 2023 Vermont Go Red for Women® event. This


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Increase in heart attacks and strokes occur in days following daylight saving time

March 8, 2023 Brenda Vitali

Being sleepless in Seattle – or Vermont – may spell trouble for your heart. Scientific researchers have noticed a marked increase in heart attacks and strokes in the days following


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