The 2023 Vermont Go Red for Women® event will be held on April 11th at the Hilton Burlington Lake Champlain. Joanne Leclerc, Manager, Portfolio Project Management with NuHarbor Security, has stepped up to be the 2023 Vermont Go Red for Women Chair. “Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of women, claiming more women’s lives
Written by Erin Dailey Jeremy Woodward of Concord is the definition of a heart warrior. In 2007, Woodward was 28 years old and heart failure. His heart failure developed after an aortic tissue valve stopped working, which prevented his heart from pumping blood. He then developed a clot on the left side of his heart
October 29 is World Stroke Day. The American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives for all – is dedicated to saving people from stroke. Stroke is the No. 2 cause of death in the world and a leading cause of serious disability. Strokes can happen to
October 29 is World Stroke Day. The American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives for all – is dedicated to saving people from stroke. Stroke is the No. 2 cause of death in the world and a leading cause of serious disability. Strokes can happen to
October 29 is World Stroke Day. The American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives for all – is dedicated to saving people from stroke. Stroke is the No. 2 cause of death in the world and a leading cause of serious disability. Strokes can happen to
The 2023 Maine Heart Walk, scheduled for May 21st in Portland, will be chaired by Sarah Belliveau, CEO of BerryDunn. Belliveau and her committee have set a goal to raise $545,000 through corporate donations and walk teams. Every walker who joins and every dollar donated means more research, more people trained in lifesaving CPR, more
The 2023 Maine Go Red for Women® Luncheon, which will take place on March 21, 2023 at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland, will be chaired by Eric Jermyn, President of Employee Benefits at Cross Insurance. The goal of this event is to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death
By Zachary Taylor, Montpelier As a student growing up, being educated about cigarettes and their health risks, most people came to think that my generation might be the first to end what has in the past become generations of nicotine-addicted smokers. However, the introduction of e-cigarettes completely changed the narrative. In my high school and current
The American Heart Association says it’s important for adults to get regular immunizations to stay heart-healthy While most parents are good at keeping track of vaccines kids need to stay healthy, many people don’t realize there are immunizations important to keeping adults heart-healthy, as well. The American Heart Association urges all adults, especially those already
The American Heart Association in New Hampshire is entering its 2022-23 fiscal year with dedicated volunteers who will lead the organization’s local team in pursuit of its mission, to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. The Association thanks members who have completed their board terms and has named a new