This showdown could save lives
Every year, 356,000 people have a sudden cardiac arrest. Only 10 percent survive. The good news is that having CPR performed doubles or triples a victim’s chance of survival. That’s … Read more
Katherine Mccarthy
New Mom Kits help in the postpartum days
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of maternal death in the U.S., or more simply put, heart disease is the No. 1 killer of new moms. But on Thursday, April … Read more
NBT Bank executive leads Mohawk Valley’s Go Red for Women campaign
There were two things about the Go Red for Women movement that drew Alicia Brockway, vice president, regional business banking manager at NBT Bank, to the role of chairperson of … Read more
Clogged arteries as roads close for America’s Greatest Heart Run & Walk
On Saturday morning, March 8, 2025, thousands of runners and walkers will participate in America’s Greatest Heart Run & Walk. The course extends from Barneveld to Utica University. Area drivers … Read more
Former cardiology chief at Albany’s VA hospital to receive Heart Ball award
Cardiologist Joseph Sacco, M.D., grew up working in his family’s Rocky Hill, CT, pharmacy. When he was a student at MIT, he thought his career would be conducting science experiments … Read more
Early registration for America’s Greatest Heart Run & Walk
In six weeks, community members will gather for the Healthy for Good Expo on Friday, March 7, and the next day, Saturday, March 8, for America’s Greatest Heart Run & … Read more
Capital Region’s top Leader of Impact is CDTA leader
Steve Wacksman, Albany Transportation Superintendent at CDTA, has been named the American Heart Association Capital Region 2024 Leaders of Impact™ winner for his work driving equitable cardiovascular health in the community. … Read more
Utica entrepreneur is logistics chair of America’s Greatest Heart Run & Walk 2025
Anthony LaPolla, Founder and CEO of Empower Business Strategies, was part of his grandparents’ team at America’s Greatest Heart Run & Walk nearly 30 years ago. In 2025, he’s returning … Read more
American Heart Association calls on Gov. Hochul to include Cardiac Emergency Response Plans in 2025
The American Heart Association, a global force for longer, healthier lives, applauds Gov. Kathy Hochul’s assertion that “Your family is my fight” heard repeatedly in today’s State of the State … Read more
Victory for New York’s children as Governor Hochul proposes funding for healthy school meals for all students
Being able to have healthy food during the school day sets children up for healthier lives. The American Heart Association has advocated in the past three state legislative sessions for … Read more
CEO Of Hometown Healthcare chairs 2025 Capital Region Heart Ball
Casey Toomajian of Wynantskill was surprised to learn that he was at serious risk for heart disease, and wants to raise awareness for more people who might also be at … Read more
Nation of Lifesavers grew at Kingston church
Nearly 65% of Americans don’t feel they would know what to do if someone had a sudden cardiac arrest. The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on … Read more
Longtime Go Red emcee, health reporter to receive award at 2024 Luncheon
She is a health coach with a doctorate degree in bioethics; an Emmy Award-winning journalist who continues to educate the public about ways to stay healthy; a frequent keynote speaker; … Read more
One year later, stroke survivor shares her story
It’s been almost a year since Jodi Hammell suffered a stroke at work, and on Nov. 14, she will share her story at the Hudson Valley Go Red for Women … Read more
Community CPR Day will train 600 people in Hands-Only CPR
It’s been nearly 15 years since John Mazur was saved by CPR after suffering sudden cardiac arrest in October 2009. In that time, he has applauded his children’s graduations, traveled, … Read more
Funded researcher leads national council
MMRI leader to head national council for the American Heart Association The executive director of the Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI), Maria Kontaridis, Ph.D., became the chair of the … Read more
Three surgeries didn’t stop Heart Hero
15-year-old born with congenital heart defect to throw out first pitch at Friday’s ValleyCats game Darin Vail, 2025 Heart Hero of the Capital Region Heart Walk, celebrates his 15th birthday … Read more
Community leaders join Mohawk Valley board of American Heart Association
The American Heart Association, celebrating a century of profound impact on heart health and well-being, is welcoming five community leaders to its board of directors in the Mohawk Valley. The … Read more
Former Bellevue CEO returns to chair Capital Region’s 20th anniversary Go Red for Women Luncheon
When the American Heart Association launched its Go Red for Women campaign, Anne Saile, then the president and CEO of Bellevue Woman’s Hospital, agreed to chair the inaugural Go Red … Read more
Stroke Ambassador’s son recognized what was happening with his mother
The 2024 Stroke Ambassador to the Capital Region Heart Walk, Wanda Feaster, had been diagnosed with breast cancer after a persistent pain spurred her to visit the doctor. Her doctor … Read more
12-year-old longtime advocate is Heart Hero of Capital Region Heart Walk
His volunteer work with the American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives for all, started in 2013, when he was just 2 years old, and he and his … Read more