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2024 New Hampshire Heart Walk is Sunday, June 2nd at Manchester’s Livingston Park

May 8, 2024 by

The New Hampshire Heart Walk is scheduled for Sunday, June 2nd at Manchester’s Livingston Park. Heart disease and stroke are leading causes of death in New Hampshire. This year, the … Read more

Categories New Hampshire

Maine stroke survivors stress importance of knowing the warning signs and acting quickly

May 1, 2024 by

A stroke can happen to anyone at any point in their lifetime. May is American Stroke Month and the American Stroke Association wants you to know how to reduce your … Read more

Categories Maine

New Hampshire stroke survivor stresses importance of knowing the stroke warning signs and acting quickly

May 1, 2024 by

A stroke can happen to anyone at any point in their lifetime. May is American Stroke Month and the American Stroke Association wants you to know how to reduce your … Read more

Categories New Hampshire

Lindsay Colle joins American Heart Association in Maine to lead Go Red for Women campaign

April 30, 2024 by

Lindsay Colle recently joined the American Heart Association in Maine as development director for the Go Red for Women campaign. She will be responsible for all campaign-related fundraising and events, … Read more

Categories Maine

South Portland man says he is living proof that heart disease can be beaten after 47-year battle

April 30, 2024 by

By Mark Calkins My heart disease journey started when I was 10 years old.  I was in the school gym one day and blacked out. I was taken to the … Read more

Categories Maine

Maine Heart Walk in Portland on May 19th celebrates American Heart Association’s Centennial, 25 years of engaging the local community

April 22, 2024 by

Cardiovascular disease, which includes stroke, is the leading cause of death in Maine. The American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary organization focused on heart and brain health, is finalizing preparations … Read more

Categories Maine

Gov. Phil Scott vetoes tobacco legislation that could save lives, reduce addiction

April 3, 2024 by

The lawmaker’s decision allows for highly-addictive, kid-friendly flavored tobacco  products to stay on store shelves The American Heart Association today strongly opposed Gov. Phil Scott’s decision to veto S.18, legislation … Read more

Categories Vermont

“Heart of the Seacoast” Heart Ball is April 13th at Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club in Portsmouth

March 29, 2024 by

Help the American Heart Association in New Hampshire fund lifesaving research and education by attending the “Heart of the Seacoast” Heart Ball on Saturday, April 13th from 6:30 until 9:30 … Read more

Categories New Hampshire

Vermont Go Red for Women event is April 25th in Burlington as American Heart Association celebrates its centennial year

March 29, 2024 by

For nearly two decades, the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign has raised awareness about women’s greatest health threat – cardiovascular disease. As the campaign celebrates 20 years … Read more

Categories Vermont

Take steps towards a longer, healthier life on National Walking Day April 3

March 25, 2024 by

Physical activity is one of the best ways to improve overall health and manage stress, yet 1 in 4 U.S. adults are sedentary for more than eight hours each day, … Read more

Categories Maine

Take steps towards a longer, healthier life on National Walking Day April 3

March 25, 2024 by

Physical activity is one of the best ways to improve overall health and manage stress, yet 1 in 4 U.S. adults are sedentary for more than eight hours each day, … Read more

Categories Vermont

Take steps towards a longer, healthier life on National Walking Day April 3

March 25, 2024 by

Physical activity is one of the best ways to improve overall health and manage stress, yet 1 in 4 U.S. adults are sedentary for more than eight hours each day, … Read more

Categories New Hampshire

Maine’s 17th annual Go Red for Women Luncheon features expert panel discussion and presentation of two Crystal Heart awards

March 13, 2024 by

For nearly two decades, the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign has raised awareness about women’s greatest health threat – cardiovascular disease. As the campaign celebrates 20 years … Read more

Categories Maine

Eye of the Tiger – Rising up to the challenge of cardiomyopathy and heart transplantation

March 4, 2024 by

By Denise Taddeo, Portland, ME Having a stroke at age 34, just 9 months after giving birth to my son, was shocking to say the least. Even more inconceivable, I … Read more

Categories Maine

Maine-Based Sea Bags Supports Heart and Brain Health through American Heart Association’s Life Is Why Campaign

February 3, 2021 by

Sea Bags is joining the fight against heart disease and stroke by supporting the American Heart Association – the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for … Read more

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