Larissa Bedrick – American Heart Association

Geisinger and Evangelical Community Hospital step up with the American Heart Association to save lives in the Susquehanna Valley

April 11, 2024 Larissa Bedrick

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, killing over 928,000 people each year. Geisinger and Evangelical Community Hospital are working hand-in-hand with the American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives for all, to change that. Megan Brosious, chief administrative officer for Geisinger’s central region and Saquib Siddiqi, DO,

Chair named for American Heart Association’s 2024 Cambria Somerset Heart Ball

April 4, 2024 Larissa Bedrick

As the American Heart Association kicks off its centennial year, Sean McCool of 1st Summit Bank has been named chair of the 2024 Cambria Somerset Heart Ball, set for Saturday, April 13 at The Willow in Johnstown. Sean McCool currently serves as assistant vice president and business relationship manager at 1st Summit Bank. Sean joined

American Heart Association and Martin Communications provide life-saving training tools to Cumberland County high school

March 19, 2024 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 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

Co-chairs named for American Heart Association’s 2024 York Heart Ball

March 14, 2024 Larissa Bedrick

As the American Heart Association kicks off its centennial year, Mary C. Heltzel of Stifel Investments and James Harvey, MD of WellSpan Health, have been named co-chairs of this year’s York Heart Ball. Heltzel, a financial advisor with more than 25 years of experience, serves as senior vice president of investments at Stifel. She focuses

American Heart Association and PNC Bank provide life-saving training tools to Dauphin County high school

March 14, 2024 Larissa Bedrick

Every year in the United States, there are more than 23,000 youth who experience a cardiac emergency outside of a hospital and almost 40 percent of those are sports-related. CPR, especially if performed immediately, could double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival[1]. That is why the American Heart Association, the worldwide leader

Co-chairs named for American Heart Association’s 2024 Lancaster Heart Ball

March 11, 2024 Larissa Bedrick

As the American Heart Association kicks off its centennial year, Lisa Lesko and Dr. Julian Esteban of WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital have been named co-chairs of this year’s Lancaster Heart Ball. Lisa Lesko is a registered nurse and currently the director of nursing operations for invasive and non-invasive cardiology, cardiac rehabilitation, interventional radiology, the wound

Five Blair County changemakers lead effort to fight No. 1 killer

February 6, 2024 Larissa Bedrick

To kick off February as American Heart Month, five women from across Blair County, Pennsylvania, are joining the American Heart Association to fight their number one health threat, cardiovascular disease (CVD) through the Woman of Impact initiative. Woman of Impact is an extension of the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women® movement, a comprehensive

Eight Harrisburg-area changemakers lead effort to fight No. 1 killer

January 30, 2024 Larissa Bedrick

To kick off February as American Heart Month, eight women from across the Harrisburg area are joining the American Heart Association to fight their number one health threat, cardiovascular disease (CVD) through the Woman of Impact initiative. Woman of Impact is an extension of the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women® movement, a comprehensive

Brad and Andrea Bowman named co-chairs of American Heart Association’s 2024 Lebanon Heart Ball

January 24, 2024 Larissa Bedrick

As the American Heart Association kicks off its centennial year, Brad Bowman, vice president of G.F. Bowman, and his wife, Andrea Bowman, have been named co-chairs of this year’s Lebanon Heart Ball. Brad Bowman is a Lebanon County native and has worked for G.F. Bowman, Inc. since he was 12. His duties have included everything

Wegmans and the American Heart Association teaming up to save lives in Lancaster through CPR

January 11, 2024 Larissa Bedrick

With nearly 3 out of 4 cardiac arrests outside of the hospital occurring in homes, knowing how to perform CPR is critically important[1]. CPR, especially if performed immediately, could double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival[2]. That is why the American Heart Association, the worldwide leader in resuscitation science and education, and