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Vermont Physician Presents at Association’s Scientific Sessions on Intersection Between COVID-19 and Cardiovascular Disease

November 17, 2020 Brenda Vitali

Every year, the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions attracts thousands of doctors, scientists, researchers, investigators, and other healthcare professionals from around the globe who come together to discuss new science to reduce the impact of cardiovascular disease. At the 2020 Scientific Sessions, Dr. Mary Cushman, MD, University of Vermont and an Association Eastern States Board

Five New Hampshire Organizations Achieve Recognition for Workplace Health

November 17, 2020 Brenda Vitali

In New Hampshire, five organizations received recognition for taking significant steps to build a culture of health and invest in the health of their workforce as part of the 2020 results of the American Heart Association Workplace Health Achievement Index. The American Heart Association, a global force for longer, healthier lives, created the Index in

Become One of Maine’s 2021 Go Red for Women Ambassadors: Apply by 12/31

November 16, 2020 Brenda Vitali

The search is on! Maine’s 2021 Go Red for Women® Survivor Search will help us connect with heart disease and stroke survivors throughout Maine. If you are willing to share your story to help educate and inspire others, we encourage you to apply by December 31, 2020. Please complete this simple online form to help us

2021 Maine Heart Walk Date and Leadership Announced: Unum’s Mike Simonds to Lead Event

November 13, 2020November 13, 2020 Brenda Vitali

Maine’s Heart Walk, which is the largest fundraising event for the American Heart Association in Maine, is scheduled for May 16, 2021. The event will be digital celebration preceded by a month of experiences aimed at helping participants improve their heart health. Mike Simonds, Chief Operating Officer with Unum, has stepped up to lead the

October 29th is World Stroke Day: American Stroke Association Offers Tips to Prevent Stroke, Recognize Symptoms

October 28, 2020October 28, 2020 Brenda Vitali

October 29 is World Stroke Day. The American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, is devoted to saving people from stroke — the No. 2 cause of death in the world and a leading cause of serious disability. Strokes can happen to anyone, at any age – and about one in four

October 29 is World Stroke Day: Maine Survivors Share Their Stories

October 22, 2020October 22, 2020 Brenda Vitali

Show us Your “Purse-Onality”: Go Red For Women Digital Experience is November 12

October 19, 2020October 19, 2020 Brenda Vitali

The American Heart Association in Maine will hold its 4th annual Go Red “Purse-onality” event on Thursday, November 12. This year’s digital experience will feature a silent auction of more than 25 purse packages donated by local supporters. Each purse is hand-selected and filled with items and mementos that reflect the donors’ “purse-onality” such as

Vermont’s Native Americans at Higher Risk of Heart Disease, COVID-19 Complications

October 9, 2020October 12, 2020 Brenda Vitali

On October 12, Vermont will celebrate its second Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Indigenous Peoples’ Day aims to celebrate and honor the past, present, and futures of Native peoples throughout the United States and acknowledges the legacy of colonialism, which has devastated Indigenous communities historically and continues to negatively impact them today. One of those negative impacts

Native Americans in Maine at Higher Risk of Heart Disease, COVID-19 Complications

October 8, 2020 Brenda Vitali

Raising Awareness of Health Disparities on Indigenous People’s Day Last April, Maine Governor Janet Mills signed a bill to establish Indigenous Peoples’ Day. On October 12, Maine will celebrate its second Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Indigenous Peoples’ Day aims to celebrate and honor the past, present, and futures of Native peoples throughout the United States and

Maine Grant Helps Improve Access to COVID-19 Testing and Treatment in Under-Resourced Communities

September 28, 2020September 28, 2020 Brenda Vitali

The American Heart Association in Maine is helping to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Voices for Healthy Kids (an Association initiative) awarded a $36,000 grant to Maine Consumers for Affordable Health Care (MCAHC). In collaboration with Maine Access Immigrant Network, MCAHC engages communities of color, new Mainers, and low-income people to address disproportionate barriers in