The 2020 New Hampshire Heart Ball is going virtual on Thursday, June 25! Guests are invited to attend this empowering and educational gala from the comfort and safety of their own homes. The American Heart Association’s 2020 New Hampshire Heart Ball is a celebration of the mission, passion, work, and life-changing and life-saving achievements of
A message from our 2020 New Hampshire Heart Walk Chair, Jeff Scionti, Chief Executive Officer at Frisbie Memorial Hospital. Thank you, New Hampshire, for supporting the American Heart Association on June 7. Whether you got your steps in around the neighborhood, biked a familiar trail, or hiked in a new park, we truly appreciate
The Vermont Go Red for Women Luncheon is going virtual! Guests are invited to attend this empowering and educational Luncheon from the comfort and safety of their own homes. Cardiovascular diseases kill about one woman every 80 seconds, but the good news is about 80 percent of cardiovascular diseases may be prevented. The Luncheon will
As hospitals, health professionals and healthcare systems, governments and leaders work to reduce community spread of the coronavirus in the U.S. and protect the most vulnerable individuals, the American Heart Association offers further tips for heart attack and stroke survivors regarding secondary prevention. May is American Stroke Month and the American Stroke Association, a division
The Aphasia Choir of Vermont is being honored by the American Stroke Association for their contributions to the stroke community by being named the winner of the first national Stroke Hero Awards in the Outstanding Group division. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and a major cause of disability in the U.S. Yet
Guest blog post by James Flynn, MD, FACC, FSCAI, President of Board of Directors for the American Heart Association in New Hampshire The American Heart Association is deeply concerned about the public health crisis facing our country. Our top priority regarding coronavirus (COVID-19) is the health and well-being of all individuals and their families today
COVID-19 is prompting widespread questions and concerns about the heightened risk for those with history of heart disease, stroke, blood clots (venous thrombosis), or those with the risk factors of these diseases. The American Heart Association presented a free webinar with guest speakers Mary Cushman, MD, MSc, Professor of Medicine at University of Vermont (UVM) Larner
With the recent coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic keeping more Americans at home, the American Heart Association is embracing the new normal and moving the New Hampshire Heart Walk online. The New Hampshire Heart Walk is a fun and meaningful way to celebrate heart and stroke survivors, raise lifesaving funds and encourage physical activity. “Now, more than
COVID-19 is prompting widespread questions and concerns about the heightened risk for those with history of heart disease, stroke, blood clots (venous thrombosis), or those with the risk factors of these diseases. The American Heart Association is presenting a free webinar with guest speakers Mary Cushman, MD, MSc, Professor of Medicine at University of Vermont
Jeff Scionti was appointed the Chief Executive Officer of Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, New Hampshire effective March 1, 2020. Jeff has worked at HCA Healthcare for over 33 years with his most recent role as CEO of Parkland Medical Center in Derry, NH. In addition, Jeff worked in other roles such as Ancillary Operations,