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hidden Inaugural Lifestyle Change Award goes to woman who helped others improve their health

Inaugural Lifestyle Change Award goes to woman who helped others improve their health

May 17, 2023May 17, 2023 Katherine

Retired Broadview Federal Credit Union executive Barb Hess has been a champion of the American Heart Association for years. She has chaired the Go Red for Women Luncheon and Capital


hidden Arrhythmia led to bypass surgery for Survivor Honoree

Arrhythmia led to bypass surgery for Survivor Honoree

May 10, 2023May 10, 2023 Katherine

This past January, Pat Spencer of Campbell Hall had bypass surgery, following years of careful observation of atrial fibrillation (AFib), an arrhythmia in his heart. Spencer will share his story


hidden Community service, family, drive chair of America’s Greatest Heart Run & Walk

Community service, family, drive chair of America’s Greatest Heart Run & Walk

May 4, 2023May 4, 2023 Katherine

Every month, Mastrovito Hyundai supports a different nonprofit in the Mohawk Valley. It’s part of the way that Frank Mastrovito supports the community where he grew up, and is raising


hidden High blood pressure led to blindness at birth of first child

High blood pressure led to blindness at birth of first child

April 19, 2023 Katherine

Jeanette Rodriguez, a participant in the 2022 Hudson Valley BetterU class, had the perfect pregnancy when expecting her first child, now 8. But at 32 weeks, her blood pressure “went


hidden Health supply executive chairs 2023 Tri-County Heart Walk

Health supply executive chairs 2023 Tri-County Heart Walk

April 13, 2023April 13, 2023 Katherine

Tom Fallon has been considering what the words “heart disease” mean. “They’re words that you say,” the director of operations for Medline said. “But it’s not just heart attack and


hidden Suspicion of fatigue or bad sandwich turned out to be a heart problem

Suspicion of fatigue or bad sandwich turned out to be a heart problem

April 5, 2023April 5, 2023 Katherine

Her daughter was graduating from college, but Judy Seals learned an important lesson when she returned from the trip. “You can’t take certain symptoms for granted,” Seals, assistant finance manager


hidden Laerdal leader who lives with heart disease returns to chair 2023 Dutchess-Ulster Heart Walk

Laerdal leader who lives with heart disease returns to chair 2023 Dutchess-Ulster Heart Walk

March 28, 2023 Katherine

In 2022, the Dutchess-Ulster Heart Walk literally “bridged” two communities when it took place on the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park. “It was a great, first-time experience, very


hidden Lawmakers prioritize New Yorkers’ health in one-house budgets

Lawmakers prioritize New Yorkers’ health in one-house budgets

March 20, 2023 Katherine

The American Heart Association applauds the state Legislature for its inclusion of increased funding for the Tobacco Control Program and a $1 per pack tax increase on cigarettes in New


hidden FAST is an unmissable message at hospital

FAST is an unmissable message at hospital

February 23, 2023 Katherine

Leaders from the American Heart Association in the Mohawk Valley and Bassett Healthcare Network recently gathered at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown to unveil an acronym that could save lives.


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Twenty-one New Yorkers are 2023 Women of Impact

February 20, 2023 Katherine

Twenty-one prominent women are helping to advance heart health and raise lifesaving funds to fight their No. 1 health threat with the American Heart Association, devoted to a world of


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