Jill Yocum named American Heart Association South Central Pennsylvania Leaders of Impact™ Winner Jill Yocum, manager of release management solutions at Capital Blue Cross, has been named the American Heart Association’s South Central Pennsylvania 2025 Leaders of Impact™ Winner for her work supporting the Heart Association’s mission of creating a world of longer, healthier lives … Read more
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 they would respond with CPR in a cardiac emergency. With the goal of changing this statistic, the American Heart Association, the worldwide leader in resuscitation … Read more
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 2025. She won the local competition by raising funds and increasing awareness to combat heart disease and stroke in women while improving overall well-being in … Read more
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 they would respond with CPR in a cardiac emergency. With the goal of changing this statistic, the American Heart Association, the worldwide leader in resuscitation … Read more
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 was raised in-store by Weis associates and customers in support of the American Heart Association’s Life is Why campaign that will help fund investments in … Read more
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 for Women® movement to change this statistic through the Woman of Impact initiative. Launched over two decades ago to increase women’s heart health awareness and … Read more
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 they would respond with CPR in a cardiac emergency. With the goal of changing this statistic, the American Heart Association, the worldwide leader in resuscitation … Read more
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, volunteer chairperson, will lead community-wide efforts to help ensure every individual in Capital Region has the opportunity for a full, healthy life. The Heart Ball … Read more
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 is given to outstanding volunteers who have made significant contributions to the success of the Association’s Eastern States Region. Stover has been volunteering with the … Read more
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 for Life® Workshop series will equip local residents with essential skills for better nutrition and wellness and demonstrate simple, healthy recipes to enjoy all year. … Read more
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™ winner for her work driving equitable cardiovascular health in the community. In York County, life expectancy varies by 22 years[1] which can often be caused … Read more
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 of Impact™ winner for her work driving equitable cardiovascular health in the community. In Dauphin County, life expectancy varies by 18 years[1] which can often … Read more
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 they would respond with CPR in a cardiac emergency. That is why the American Heart Association, the worldwide leader in resuscitation science and education, along … Read more
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 it is to manage blood pressure, maintain healthy habits and reduce the heart disease risk factors you can control. It’s even more important if you … Read more
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 they would respond with CPR in a cardiac emergency. That is why the American Heart Association, the worldwide leader in resuscitation science and education, along … Read more
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 a blood pressure cuff loaner program at libraries across the region, the newest one at Gettysburg Library. Blood pressure cuffs will be available for anyone … Read more
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 try again to quit smoking, but this time she knew that she needed more than just willpower to succeed. Now, she is finding motivation in … Read more
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 they would respond with CPR in a cardiac emergency. That is why the American Heart Association, the worldwide leader in resuscitation science and education, along … Read more
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 WellSpan Health for 11 years and spent nine of those working in the medical intensive care unit. She is also an adjunct clinical professor at … Read more
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® Luncheon. Andreozzi has been with WellSpan for 30 years. Prior to her role in primary care, she led all cardiovascular care at WellSpan Good Samaritan … Read more
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 work to raise funds and spread awareness in the fight against heart disease and stroke in women and improve health and well-being in the local … Read more