Thanks to funding from the American Heart Association, one Southern Tier student is studying the heart in a unique way. Natalie Weiss, a graduate student at Binghamton University, received a two-year American Heart Association grant for her research. She works in a lab focused on engineering cardiovascular tissues. Scientists create heart muscle cells, or cardiomyocytes,
A program giving New Yorkers a chance to help control a silent killer is back. The American Heart Association is now recruiting participants for the Check It! Challenge. The challenge is a community-wide program encouraging people to check, change, and control their blood pressure. The program began in Central New York and the Southern Tier
In a surprise presentation, the American Heart Association and Excellus BlueCross BlueShield honored a Watertown woman for setting an example and inspiring others with healthy habits. Christine Netto, of Watertown, received the Live Fierce Reduce Your Risk Award on Thursday, December 15th while working in the North Elementary School library. She is a library teacher
Five years ago, a team in Boston set out to design a different way of thinking about research. Calum MacRae, MD, PhD, vice chair for scientific innovation and former chief of cardiology in the Department of Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, was awarded an $85 million dollar prize through One Brave Idea
The opening day of our 95th annual meeting set the pace for the rest of the weekend, discussing lessons learned and urgent challenges facing worldwide cardiovascular health. Saturday’s Opening Session, moderated by American Heart Association President Dr. Michelle Albert and Dr. Manesh R. Patel, chairman of the Committee on Scientific Sessions Program, included former US
The American Heart Association is helping local organizations improve the health of Corning and Steuben County. Applications are now open for Community Impact Grants. These grants, made possible by the Estate of Mary Vohar Lilley, help local organizations start or continue programs that have a positive impact on the heart health of the community. “We
Local volunteers have been honored by the American Heart Association for their work to advance cardiovascular health for all, including identifying and removing barriers to health care access and quality in Syracuse. The 20 members of the American Heart Association, Syracuse board were recognized as a “Gold Standard Board” for helping the Association make strides
Nearly 400 people rocked their red and celebrated the strength of women in the fight against heart disease on Thursday. The Syracuse Go Red for Women Luncheon encouraged attendees to “Reclaim Your Rhythm” and be a relentless force for longer, healthier lives. The Go Red for Women® Luncheon, held at the Oncenter Convention Center, is
A charity golf tournament turned into an experience like no other for a foursome from Nascentia Health. They saved a man’s life with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Suezette Van Horn, Maria Giannino, Beth Lord, and Patrick Forget were playing golf at Rogues Roost Golf Club in Bridgeport to raise money for The Kara Fund, a nonprofit
Where someone lives should not dictate how long they live. Two Rochester leaders are joining the American Heart Association’s Leaders of Impact campaign in an effort to combat health inequities in the Rochester area. Studies show[1] a nine-year life expectancy gap in zip codes across Rochester. According to the American Heart Association, a global force