hidden New Haven Go Red for Women returns to in-person event

New Haven Go Red for Women returns to in-person event

Dr. Lisa Freed of the Heart and Vascular Center at Yale New Haven Health leads the American Heart Association’s Feb. 8 Go Red evening event The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, announces that the 2023 New Haven Go Red for Women event will take

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Lou Gianquinto, President, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Connecticut to Chair New Haven Heart Walk for Second Year

35th annual event to take place May 6 at Savin Rock in West Haven 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, is serving as chair of the Greater New Haven Heart Walk for the second year in

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Two volunteers awarded with the Leadership Legacy Award for impactful work

The American Heart Association proudly recognizes Dr. Joonun (Chris) Choi and Sarah Yeager with the Leadership Legacy Award in Connecticut. The Leadership Legacy Award is a national award which recognizes current and alumni volunteers for exceptional service and contributions over a significant period of time. Dr. Choi began his involvement with the American Heart Association

hidden American Heart Association Names New Executive Director in Westchester & Fairfield Counties

American Heart Association Names New Executive Director in Westchester & Fairfield Counties

New executive comes home to New York to fight heart disease and stroke Amanda Palumbo, a Hudson Valley native, has been named the Executive Director of the American Heart Association (AHA) in Westchester & Fairfield, CT Counties. Ms. Palumbo’s primary responsibilities will include identifying, recruiting and engaging strong volunteer leadership; managing a high performing staff

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Liana’s long day

It was August 27, 2022, and I had decided to go to work early that morning so I could avoid the heat since it was going to be in the mid-nineties. I was working at a Lowes and had a lot of flower shipments to unpack and put out before my shift was over. Throughout

hidden American Heart Association adds sleep to cardiovascular health checklist

American Heart Association adds sleep to cardiovascular health checklist

American Heart Association and CareCentrix create Community Conversation: Getty to the Heart of Sleep Across a Woman’s Life Stages. Click HERE to watch. American Heart Association Presidential Advisory  Sleep duration is now considered an essential component for ideal heart and brain health. Life’s Essential 8™ cardiovascular health score replaces Life’s Simple 7™, according to a

hidden Working with Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church to address hypertension in the community

Working with Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church to address hypertension in the community

The American Heart Association (AHA) is working with Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church to improve the health and well-being of Middletown community members by addressing hypertension, also known as high blood pressure. Hypertension, often called “the silent killer,” is one of the most common health conditions and a key risk factor for heart attacks and stroke if left untreated. Currently,

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Sharing the impact made in Connecticut

Dear Friends and Supporters, It has been an honor serving these past eight months as Executive Director in Connecticut alongside our incredible Board of Directors, dedicated volunteers and amazing staff. Thanks to their wonderful support and leadership, we have continued to expand our important lifesaving work throughout Connecticut. From our homes and schools, community centers

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Consolidated School of New Fairfield receives grant

Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge grant allow schools to target whole-body wellness in support of physical and emotional health  New Fairfield, CT— The American Heart Association’s school-based youth programs, Kids Heart Challenge™ and American Heart Challenge™, awarded $1,772.10 to Consolidated School in New Fairfield for fitness equipment. The annual grant program supports schools