The American Heart Association is sounding the alarm on the growing threat of e-cigarette use among youth. One in four high school students now report vaping, making e-cigarettes the most popular tobacco product among adolescents. Not only are more children and young adults using these products, but they are using them more frequently. This trend … Read more
Lobaito to chair the American Heart Association’s Northern New Jersey 2025-26 Go Red for Women initiative Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for women[1] in New Jersey and across the United States. To change that, the American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, is encouraging … Read more
Daniel Frier named 2026 New Jersey American Heart Association Heart Ball Chair For more than 100 years, the American Heart Association has committed to advancing health and hope for everyone, everywhere. Through Heart of New Jersey’s Heart Ball campaign, Daniel B. Frier, co-managing and co-founding partner with Frier Levitt, will lead community-wide efforts to help … Read more
Israel to chair the American Heart Association’s 2025-26 Go Red for Women® initiative in the Garden State Nearly half of women ages 20 and older are living with some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD), the No. 1 killer of women.[1] Because of her passion for improving women’s heart health in New Jersey, Jessica L. Israel, … Read more
American Heart Association signature event drives CPR awareness and community preparedness The American Heart Association and community members in Tri-County, Northern and Central New Jersey will gather for the Greater New Jersey Heart Walk, a family-friendly event featuring Hands-Only CPR education, survivor celebrations and a 5k route. The Greater New Jersey Heart Walk includes three … Read more
American Heart Association honors leader behind Capital Region’s Go Red for Women movement The American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, will present Anne Saile with the Jane Golub Crystal Heart Award at the 2025 Capital Region Go Red for Women® Luncheon on Oct. 30 at the Albany … Read more
Survivor Erin Vickers will share her powerful heart story at the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Luncheon in October Erin Vickers of Latham is only now learning what “normal” is for her and her family. She will share her story of living with heart disease at the Go Red for Women Luncheon, a … Read more
Teen recognized for inspiring healthy habits as youth inactivity drives rising health concerns Youth physical activity has steadily declined in recent years, contributing to rising rates of anxiety, depression and obesity among adolescents[1]. At DePaul Catholic High School, senior Ashley LoMonaco is working to reverse that trend by encouraging her peers and community to take … Read more
American Heart Association funds support student and faculty well-being at Memorial Elementary School Only 1 in 4 children in the U.S. gets the recommended amount of daily physical activity, and approximately 1 in 3 are considered overweight or obese[1]. With physical inactivity and mental health challenges on the rise among youth, schools like Memorial Elementary … Read more
Michael Donohue mobilizes New Jersey’s corporate leaders to build community of lifesavers as chair of the American Heart Association Heart Walk Michael Donohue, SVP, chief procurement officer and head of global real estate/facilities at ADP, will lead the charge as the 2025 Greater New Jersey Heart Walk Chair to build a community of lifesavers in the … Read more
On an ordinary March morning, Matteo Urella set out for what he thought would be a day of inspiration and art. The father of four had traveled from his home in Grafton, Massachusetts, to Manhattan to see a world-class art exhibition. By nightfall, his life would hang in the balance on a bustling New York … Read more
Vaccaro mobilizes Central Massachusetts’ corporate leaders to build community of lifesavers as chair of American Heart Association Heart & Stroke Walk Matthew Vaccaro, president of Masis Staffing Solutions and president of Worcester Bravehearts, will lead the charge as the 2025 American Heart Association Heart & Stroke Walk Chair to build a community of lifesavers in Central … Read more
Lawyers Have Heart campaign takes steps to better health for all Laura Angelini, a partner at Hinckley Allen, will lead the charge as chair of the 2025 American Heart Association Boston Lawyers Have Heart to raise lifesaving funds, and promote health and wellbeing. The year-round campaign is a community-wide philanthropic effort to benefit the American … Read more
On April 5, 2025, more than 400 attendees came together for the event of the season—the 2025 Boston Heart and Stroke Ball—held at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport. Hosted by Nicole Estephan of Channel 5, the event featured auctioneer Harry Santa-Ollala and raised nearly $1 million to support the American Heart Association’s efforts … Read more
When a sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, or cough appear, you might ask yourself, “Do I have COVID-19, the flu, allergies or a cold?” It is easy to get confused because each share similar symptoms. Bayhealth Vice President of Quality and Medical Affairs John Fink, MD, said to know for certain, you need to … Read more
Did you know that one out of three people in the U.S. will develop the shingles virus in their lifetime? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports there’s an estimated one million cases of shingles each year. Don’t be scared by those numbers- shingles is preventable and treatable. “One of the infections that primary care physicians … Read more
Your heart is undeniably linked to your head—mentally, emotionally and physiologically. In many ways, this can be of benefit. However, there can be negatives associated with their connection too. Studies show that stroke survivors or those living with heart disease are at higher risk for anxiety and depression. The effects that poor mental health can … Read more
More than 150 people decked out from head to toe in red are expected to gather Oct. 26, 2023, at Sussex County’s annual Sussex Go Red for Women event at Atlantic Sands Hotel & Conference Center in Rehoboth Beach. The brunch and fashion show raise awareness and help fund the fight against heart disease and … Read more
For most people, hearing they need heart surgery conjures feelings of anxiety—wondering how painful recovery will be, how large of a scar will be left, or what their life will be like afterward. Sheila Putnam knows this feeling first-hand. Putnam moved to Delaware from New York several years ago. Having lived with a heart murmur … Read more
The American Heart Association, devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, is proud to announce Catherine M. Bassett, director of communications for Mountaire Farms – the nation’s fourth largest poultry company, will serve as the chair of the 2023 Southern Delaware Heart Walk. The Heart Walk will take place at the Bandstand in … Read more