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Kait Beck named American Heart Association® Go Red for Women’s® Capital Region Woman of Impact™ winner

April 21, 2025 by Larissa Bedrick

Kait Beck, operations manager at Perry Strength & Fitness in Shermans Dale, Perry County, is the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Capital Region Woman of Impact Winner for … Read more

Categories Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, South Central PA Tags Go Red for Women, Woman of Impact

More than 1,000 Pennsylvania students learn to save a life using Hands-Only CPR

April 11, 2025 by Larissa Bedrick

CPR, especially if performed immediately, could double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival. However, 70% of respondents in a recent consumer survey said they were not confident … Read more

Categories Lancaster, Pennsylvania, South Central PA

Weis Markets makes donation to support heart and stroke health through Life is Why™ campaign

April 11, 2025 by Larissa Bedrick

The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, recently accepted a $140,000 donation from Sunbury, Pennsylvania based Weis Markets. The donation … Read more

Categories Pennsylvania, South Central PA

Five Harrisburg area women join nationwide effort to combat No. 1 killer

February 13, 2025 by Larissa Bedrick

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the No. 1 killer of women.[1] To kick off American Heart Month this February, five Harrisburg area leaders are joining the American Heart Association’s Go Red … Read more

Categories Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, South Central PA Tags Go Red for Women, Woman of Impact

Solanco students learn to save a life using Hands-Only CPR

January 16, 2025 by Larissa Bedrick

CPR, especially if performed immediately, could double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival. However, 70% of respondents in a recent consumer survey said they were not confident … Read more

Categories Lancaster, Pennsylvania Tags Hands-Only CPR, Nation of Lifesavers

John Ruane to lead 2025 Capital Region Heart Ball

January 8, 2025 by Larissa Bedrick

For more than 100 years, the American Heart Association has committed to advancing health and hope for everyone, everywhere. Through Heart of the Capital Region Heart Ball campaign, John Ruane, … Read more

Categories Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania health care volunteer recognized by American Heart Association

December 19, 2024 by Larissa Bedrick

Samantha Stover, RN, BSN, heart health program coordinator at WellSpan Health in York, Pennsylvania, was recently honored by the American Heart Association with its Distinguished Achievement Volunteer Award. The award … Read more

Categories Pennsylvania, South Central PA

Free Workshops to Help Pennsylvanians Make Healthy New Year’s Resolutions Last for Life Coming in January 2025

December 16, 2024 by Larissa Bedrick

This January, the American Heart Association, with sponsorship from The GIANT Company, is offering help for those struggling to make their healthy New Year’s resolutions stick. The region’s first-ever Healthy … Read more

Categories Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Tags Community Health

York College faculty member champions fight for cardiovascular health

December 12, 2024 by Larissa Bedrick

Amy Reed, Ph.D., CRNA, assistant director of the York College of Pennsylvania and WellSpan Health nurse anesthetist program, has been named the American Heart Association York 2024 Leaders of Impact™ … Read more

Categories Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Tags Leaders of Impact

Hershey business owner champions in fight for cardiovascular health

December 11, 2024 by Larissa Bedrick

Josslyn Stine, co-owner of Playa Bowls Hershey, located in the Park Village Plaza at 659 E. Main St, Hummelstown, has been named the American Heart Association Capital Region 2024 Leaders … Read more

Categories Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Tags Leaders of Impact

CPR training tools to provide life-saving skills to Susquehanna Township School District students

June 26, 2024June 19, 2024 by Larissa Bedrick

CPR, especially if performed immediately, could double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival[1]. However, 70% of respondents in a recent consumer survey said they were not confident … Read more

Categories Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Tags cpr

Genetic condition motivates Altoona cardiology practice manager to join women’s health movement

June 13, 2024 by Larissa Bedrick

UPMC Altoona’s Caye Gummo to chair the American Heart Association’s 2025 Blair Go Red for Women campaign As the manager of a busy cardiology practice, Caye Gummo knows how important … Read more

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Life-saving training tools now in the hands of Bermudian Springs Middle School students

June 6, 2024 by Larissa Bedrick

CPR, especially if performed immediately, could double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival[1]. However, 70% of respondents in a recent consumer survey said they were not confident … Read more

Categories Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, South Central PA Tags cpr, CPR & AED Awareness Week, CPR Education Leave a comment

Check out books and blood pressure cuffs at Gettysburg Library

June 5, 2024 by Larissa Bedrick

It’s now as easy to check your blood pressure as it is to check out a book at the local library. The American Heart Association and WellSpan Health are introducing … Read more

Categories Pennsylvania, South Central PA Tags blood pressure, Community Health Leave a comment

Quitting smoking inspires Pennsylvania banker to go all-in for heart health

May 31, 2024 by Larissa Bedrick

S&T Bank’s Andrea Splain to chair 2025 Capital Region Go Red for Women campaign Just two months ago, Andrea Splain, vice president and commercial banker at S&T Bank, decided to … Read more

Categories Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Tags Go Red for Women

Life-saving training tools provided to York County schools

May 30, 2024 by Larissa Bedrick

CPR, especially if performed immediately, could double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival[1]. However, 70% of respondents in a recent consumer survey said they were not confident … Read more

Categories Pennsylvania, South Central PA

WellSpan Health’s Samantha Stover to chair 2024 York Go Red for Women Luncheon

May 29, 2024 by Larissa Bedrick

Samantha Stover, RN, BSN, heart health program coordinator at WellSpan Health, will serve as the chairwoman of the 2024 York Go Red for Women® Luncheon. Samantha Stover has worked with … Read more

Categories Pennsylvania, South Central PA Tags Go Red for Women

WellSpan Health’s Stephanie Andreozzi to chair 2024 Lancaster and Lebanon Go Red for Women Luncheon

May 28, 2024 by Larissa Bedrick

Stephanie Andreozzi, vice president of operations for the primary care service line of WellSpan Health, will serve as the chairwoman of the 2024 Lancaster and Lebanon Go Red for Women® … Read more

Categories Lancaster, Pennsylvania Tags Go Red for Women

Beth Kravetz of UPMC Altoona named 2024 Blair Woman of Impact™ winner

May 21, 2024 by Larissa Bedrick

Beth Kravetz, director of perfusion services for Procirca at UPMC Altoona, has been named the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women 2024 Blair Woman of Impact Winner for her … Read more

Categories Central PA, Pennsylvania Tags Go Red for Women, Woman of Impact
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