WORCESTER – The American Heart Association recognized a local survivor and volunteer with the Heart Hero Award at the 2019 Central Massachusetts Heart and Stroke Walk. on Saturday, March 11 at Quinsigamond State Park in Worcester, MA. Chrissy Gaffney, of Worcester, MA, was awarded the Heart Hero Award for her constant efforts to raise awareness
How to Spot a Stroke F.A.S.T. With stroke being the No. 5 cause of death in the U.S. and No. 4 in NJ alone, there is no better time than now to learn the warning signs. Stroke is a disease that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain, that occurs when a blood
By: Rachel Brodsky, Guest Blogger and Volunteer, American Heart Association My name is Rachel Brodsky and I am a volunteer for the American Heart Association. I am a media/communications major, graduating in May! When I am not in class or studying, I am hanging out with friends (or watching my Friends on TV), making my
During American Stroke Month in May, the American Stroke Association is encouraging Mainers to join together to end one of the leading causes of death and preventable disability in the state and in the U.S. Despite claiming more than 133,000 lives annually and being a leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the U.S., stroke
Harmony Hebert was awarded the American Heart Association’s Lifestyle Award, sponsored by Boston Scientific, at the Central Maine Heart Walk in Lewiston on April 28th. Harmony shares her journey over the past year and what she hopes for the future in her own words. My name is Harmony Hebert and I am capable! These
The American Heart Association (AHA) is pleased to announce two new members on its Mohawk Valley team. Christine Kisiel has been named Executive Director. Kisiel has more than 20 years of experience cultivating successful relationships and leading a team of professionals through a constantly changing environment. Kisiel comes to the AHA from Utica College, where
WORCESTER – Thousands will be walking for heart and brain health at the American Heart Association Central Massachusetts Heart and Stroke Walk on Saturday, May 11, at the DCR’s Quinsigamond State Park, Lake Park in Worcester. About one in three adults participate in NO leisure physical activity at all. At the Central MA Heart and
One nurse’s journey from caretaker to patient to advocate. Lori Colineri has spent most of her life caring for everyone else. Starting her career as a critical care nurse Lori has taken care of the sickest of the sick. She has also had family members and friends who have dealt with countless conditions – cardiovascular
Rochester, NY – – Over 7,000 individuals joined the American Heart Association April 6th to help fight heart disease and stroke at the Rochester Heart Walk & Run at Frontier Field. The event was a celebration of the American Heart Association’s year-round opportunities to create a healthier Rochester. Dan Burns, SVP and President of M&T Bank’s
Sauquoit Valley Middle School is one of nine schools across the country receiving new grants from the American Heart Association. To help kick off the American Heart Association’s Move More Month, nine schools are receiving the first round of grants as part of the inaugural Kids Heart Challenge grant program. Recipients plan to use their