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

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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 with Southern New England construction companies on Sept. 9 to raise awareness about heart disease and stroke, which disproportionately affect those working in the construction … Read more

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

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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 overall health and manage stress, yet 1 in 4 U.S. adults are sedentary for more than eight hours each day, which can have negative consequences … Read more

Two Rhode Island businesswomen honored by American Heart Association

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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 at the 2024 Southern New England Go Red for Women Luncheon The American Heart Association is pleased to announce that Melissa Cummings, Executive Vice President … Read more

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

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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 than 500 people dressed in red attended Southern New England’s annual Go Red for Women Luncheon to honor survivors, celebrate advancements in heart health and … Read more

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

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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, sponsored by Consiliarium Group. Applications for the award are currently being accepted and can be submitted by friends, family, and co-workers. People are welcome to … Read more

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

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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 said my heart was getting too big. Before my surgery, I was excited to hear that I needed to have surgery, but on the day … Read more

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

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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 health organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular disease and stroke, provides five tips to help Erie residents to feel healthier and avoid one of the most … Read more

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

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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 fighting cardiovascular disease and stroke, provides five tips to help Erie County residents to feel healthier and avoid one of the most common causes of … Read more

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

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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 Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, which is the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular disease and stroke, provides … Read more