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Hard Hats with Heart: 2024 Southern New England Event shines light on heart disease, stroke prevalence in construction industry

April 18, 2024 by
Construction Workers

*UPDATED April, 25th, 2024 TO REFLECT CORRECT DATE INFORMATION* PROVIDENCE (April 18th, 2024) – The American Heart Association, a global force for longer, healthier lives for all, is teaming up … Read more

Categories Rhode Island

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

March 22, 2024 by

The American Heart Association invites people to move more and stress less as organization celebrates 100 years of lifesaving work Physical activity is one of the best ways to improve … Read more

Categories Rhode Island Tags Heart Walk, National Walking day, Rhode Island, Southern New England

Two Rhode Island businesswomen honored by American Heart Association

March 19, 2024 by

Melissa Cummings of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island received the Lifetime Legacy Award and Carrie Bridges Feliz of Lifespan received the Cheryl W. Snead Servant Leader Award … Read more

Categories Rhode Island Tags Go Red for Women, Rhode Island, Southern New England

Southern New England unites to help eliminate heart disease and stroke in women

March 7, 2024 by
Event Luncheon with Video

American Heart Association’s signature Go Red for Women  Luncheon raises awareness and critical funds, while calling for action against health disparities Providence, Rhode Island, March 7th, 2024— This year, more … Read more

Categories Rhode Island Tags Go Red for Women, Go Red for Women Luncheon, grfw, Rhode Island, sne go red, Southern New England, southern new england go red

American Heart Association, Rochester and Consiliarium Group Announce Lifestyle Change Award Call for Nominations

May 15, 2020 by

Application deadline is June 1st The American Heart Association is celebrating individuals who have made a positive impact on their health and quality of life with a Lifestyle Change Award, … Read more

Categories New York, Rochester

The American Heart Association’s 2020 Rochester Heart Walk and Run goes virtual June 20th

May 15, 2020 by
Rochester Heart Walk

With the recent coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic keeping more Americans at home, the American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization focused on heart and brain health for all, is embracing … Read more

Categories New York, Rochester

8-year-old, Zoe Sher, a CHD Survivor in Rochester, NY, Gives Thanks While Giving Back

November 28, 2019 by

My name is Zoe Sher. I have had an atrial septal defect my whole life – all 8 years. I recently had heart surgery to close it because the cardiologist … Read more

Categories New York, Rochester Tags Congenital Heart Defects, Friends, giveback, go red, Go Red for Women, Holiday, Luncheon, thanksgiving Leave a comment

On World Stroke Day, Erie, PA local survivor Dr. Rebecca Wise shares her survivor story while Dr. Trevor Phinney of UPMC Hamot offers wellness tips

October 29, 2019 by

ERIE PA, October 29, 2019 — October 29 is World Stroke Day and the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, which is the world’s leading voluntary … Read more

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In Buffalo NY, approximately 3,300 of Erie County residents will be hospitalized for cerebrovascular disease this year, including strokes

October 29, 2019 by

BUFFALO NY — October 29 is World Stroke Day and the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, which is the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to … Read more

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Approximately 3,000 Rochester NY, Monroe County area residents will have a stroke this year

October 29, 2019 by

On World Stroke Day, October 29th, the American Stroke Association offers tips to improve wellness and prevent stroke ROCHESTER NY — October 29 is World Stroke Day and the American … Read more

Categories New York, Rochester Tags Cardiovascular disease, FAST, Heart, Stroke, stroke survivor, World Stroke Day Leave a comment
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