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

High blood pressure led to blindness at birth of first child

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 crazy,” with the top number, the systolic number, going over 200. Her son was born nearly a month early, at 36 weeks, after a harrowing

hidden Health supply executive chairs 2023 Tri-County Heart Walk

Health supply executive chairs 2023 Tri-County Heart Walk

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 stroke. It could be high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes – things that impact people’s lives. High blood pressure, for instance, is known as

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

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 at Ellenville Regional Hospital for 40 years, said. While traveling from Accord, New York, to Brooklyn, NY, to pick up her mother so the family

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

Lawmakers prioritize New Yorkers’ health in one-house budgets

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 York in their one-house budget proposals. These measures will help in the reduction of tobacco use throughout the state. ” We were pleased to see

hidden FAST is an unmissable message at hospital

FAST is an unmissable message at hospital

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. Four life-sized letters that spell out “F.A.S.T” will be displayed in the outpatient clinic lobby of Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, and two sets of

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Twenty-one New Yorkers are 2023 Women of Impact

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 healthier lives for all, as members of their local 2023 Woman of Impact class. Each year a select group of individuals across the state are

hidden John D. Bennett, MD, to receive 10th annual Heart Hero Award

John D. Bennett, MD, to receive 10th annual Heart Hero Award

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Donald Led Duke Heart Hero Award, the American Heart Association will present the 2023 award to Dr. John Bennett, president and CEO of CDPHP. “Criteria for the Donald Led Duke Heart Hero award includes achievement in areas of health care, especially heart disease or stroke, support for the

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Help stock healthy pantries at Mastrovito Hyundai

During American Heart Month, Mastrovito Hyundai is collecting healthy food to donate to local food pantries. Frank Mastrovito is chairing America’s Greatest Heart Run & Walk in 2023, and is suggesting that people donate healthy food items. Here are some items for a healthy diet: • Low-sodium or no-salt canned vegetables • Low-sugar, low-sodium pasta