New CDC data show that e-cigarette sales, which come in thousands of kid-friendly flavors, jumped nearly 50% during a two-year period The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released new data that confirm what many parents, teachers, tobacco control advocates and organizations already suspected – the use of e-cigarettes continues to surge, especially among
The American Heart Association, the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke, recently celebrated 99 years of lifesaving work. Leading up to its June 2024 centennial, the Association in Vermont is celebrating the Association’s accomplishments as it looks to build its next century of equitable health for all. One
Dr. Christopher Lawson of Portsmouth Regional Hospital to lead 2024 NH Heart of the Seacoast Social as the Association celebrates its 100th anniversary. June 10 commemorates the anniversary of the founding of the American Heart Association, the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. Leading up to the Association’s
Ellie McCabe of Fremont was recently selected to serve as a NH Youth Heart Ambassador during the coming school year. Her mother, Jessica, shared her story at the 2023 NH Heart Walk held on June 4th at Manchester’s Livingston Park. Written by Jessica McCabe Eight years ago, I never would have thought that our journey
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, Hands-Only CPR has been shown to be as effective in the first few minutes as conventional CPR for cardiac arrest at home, at work or
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 country in Washington, D.C. yesterday to ask their elected representatives to support nutrition and food security programs in the 2023 farm bill. The advocates are
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 goes into cardiac arrest, the American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization devoted to a world of longer, healthier lives, hosted free Hands-Only CPR
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. I have been a sonographer at WDH for almost 14 years. I got into being a sonographer because I truly felt that if I was
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 the American Stroke Association wants you to know how to reduce your stroke risk and learn the signs everyone should know to spot a stroke
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 Association wants you to know how to reduce your stroke risk and learn the signs everyone should know to spot a stroke F.A.S.T. Heart disease