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hidden It was a day like any other, until it wasn’t

It was a day like any other, until it wasn’t

May 31, 2023June 1, 2023 mary.ann.burns

February 6th, 2020 was a regular Thursday. When I woke up that morning, I was a 52-year-old husband, father and lawyer. Married to Marni for nearly 29 years at that time,


hidden Free COVID-19 bivalent booster vaccines available at upcoming community event at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Middletown

Free COVID-19 bivalent booster vaccines available at upcoming community event at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Middletown

May 5, 2023 mary.ann.burns

 Community Wellness Day event on May 23rd is free for all to attend With support from the American Heart Association and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, community


hidden Learn the signs of stroke F.A.S.T. in May during American Stroke Month

Learn the signs of stroke F.A.S.T. in May during American Stroke Month

May 1, 2023 mary.ann.burns

Liana Rodriguez had a stroke at age 20. Read her full story below. A stroke can happen to anyone at any point in their lifetime. May is American Stroke Month


hidden ElyseRyan Jewelry supports heart and brain health through American Heart Association’s Life Is Why campaign

ElyseRyan Jewelry supports heart and brain health through American Heart Association’s Life Is Why campaign

May 1, 2023 mary.ann.burns

Shoppers can support the life-saving work of the American Heart Association online ElyseRyan Jewelry is proud to support the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and


hidden Annual Fairfield County Heart Walk & 5K Run is  back at Sherwood Island on May 20th

Annual Fairfield County Heart Walk & 5K Run is back at Sherwood Island on May 20th

April 24, 2023April 24, 2023 mary.ann.burns

Co-Chairs announced as 2023 leadership of Heart Walk The American Heart Association, the largest voluntary health organization fighting heart disease and other cardiovascular diseases, is once again hosting its annual


hidden By the Grace of God

By the Grace of God

April 5, 2023 mary.ann.burns

My story begins on January 14, 2018. I was at work and not feeling that great, so I decided to go to my local urgent care after work. My arms


hidden Connecticut is encouraged to learn CPR and Wear Red during American Heart Month

Connecticut is encouraged to learn CPR and Wear Red during American Heart Month

January 30, 2023February 2, 2023 mary.ann.burns

February is American Heart Month and National Wear Red Day is February 3rd. Let’s all GO RED to raise awareness of women’s heart health! We are some ways that we


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Dr. Howard L. Haronian of Hartford HealthCare appointed to Connecticut Board of Directors

January 23, 2023January 30, 2023 mary.ann.burns

The American Heart Association is excited to welcome Howard L. Haronian, MD, FACC as a member to the Connecticut Board of Directors. In his role, Dr. Haronian will help the


hidden Greater Hartford connects at signature event to support heart disease and stroke fundraiser

Greater Hartford connects at signature event to support heart disease and stroke fundraiser

December 20, 2022January 23, 2023 mary.ann.burns

Hartford Go Red for Women Luncheon led by Haley Sofiane Chief Operating Officer of CareCentrix® The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health


hidden Holiday stress? Try our top 5 tips for a healthy holiday season

Holiday stress? Try our top 5 tips for a healthy holiday season

December 19, 2022 mary.ann.burns

If the holidays sometimes leave you feeling overwhelmed and out of control, you’re not alone. And if the Grinch has stolen your spirit and good intentions, try some of these


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  • United Healthcare Grant Saves and Improves Lives Across Montgomery County, MD
  • American Heart Association and Dartmouth Health teaming up to save lives by providing lifesaving CPR training kits to 15 NH schools