By Guest Blogger: Courtney Bertrand What does it mean to “eat smart”? To eat smart is to adapt to a healthy diet that adheres to all of the essential food groups. The essential food groups include: Protein Whole grains Fruits Vegetables Healthy fats (good fats include vegetable oils (such as olive, canola, sunflower, soy, and
The American Heart Association is proud to announce Chelsea Reis as Development Director in the Greater New Haven region. The American Heart Association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke funding innovative research, fighting for stronger public health policies, and providing critical tools and information to save
The American Heart Association will present its 2023 Chairman’s Award to Lee H. Schwamm, M.D., FAHA, of the Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Schwamm will be recognized during the presidential session on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023 at the Association’s Scientific Sessions 2023. The meeting, to be held in Philadelphia, Saturday, Nov. 11 through Monday, Nov.
Lou Gianquinto, President, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Connecticut and Paul Marchetti, President, CarelonRx to Co-Chair Greater New Haven Heart Walk The American Heart Association, the largest voluntary health organization fighting cardiovascular diseases, announces Lou Gianquinto, President of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Connecticut and Paul Marchetti, President of CarelonRx are
2024 STEM event to benefit young girls to take place in April The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization devoted to world of healthier lives for all, is pleased to announce co-chairs for the 2024 New Haven Go Red for Women event. Francine LoRusso, senior vice president Operations and executive director for Yale
Dear Friends, What an amazing year we had together creating heathier lives throughout Connecticut! I am honored to serve alongside our talented staff, passionate Board of Directors, community leaders and supporters to address barriers to health equity and bring the American Heart Association’s mission to life, to be a relentless force for a world of
STEM Goes Red event to educate high school students set to take place April 2024 The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, announces it will host its Annual Greater Hartford Go Red for Women Luncheon on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at the Connecticut Convention Center.
Andrew Bond of Electric Boat to Chair Heart Walk for a second year The American Heart Association announces that the 2023 Eastern Connecticut Heart Walk to take place on October 1 at its new location, University of Connecticut, Avery Point campus. The annual event will be chaired for a second year by Andrew Bond of
The American Heart Association announces Dennis House, evening news anchor and host of “This Week in Connecticut with Dennis House”, and Kara Sundlun, author and WFSB-TV 3 Chief Digital Anchor and Co-Host of Great Day Connecticut, will serve as co-chairs of the 2023 Hartford Heart Walk. The 32nd annual Hartford Heart Walk will take place
The American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® initiative promotes up-to-date, research-based guidelines to ensure all patients have access to lifesaving care Twenty-two hospitals in Connecticut are among the 2,600 nationwide that participate in the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® initiative to improve outcomes for Americans who experience heart disease or stroke. Heart