It’s springtime – the flowers begin to open, beams of sunshine warm our skin, and the pleasant breeze seems to breathe life back into nature. Children are eager to play outside after the long, bitter winter. But this season comes with a catch – it can cause congestion, itchy eyes, and lots of sneezing. Bayhealth … Read more
March 20, Dover DE- On March 20, two of our Delaware volunteer leaders participated in a virtual press conference with Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) to mark Blood Clot Awareness Month. The Congresswoman introduced the Charles Rochester Blood Clot Prevention and Treatment Act (H.R. 5699)—which the American Heart Association has endorsed—in honor of her late husband … Read more
Trobiano to chair 2024 Southern Delaware Heart Walk March 2024, Rehoboth DE – The American Heart Association, devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, is pleased to announce Thomas Trobiano, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, MAPC, Executive Director of Cardiovascular and Neuroscience Services and Clinical Operations with Beebe Healthcare, will serve as chair for the … Read more
Life can be busy. Sometimes it feels like we are going nonstop and still not managing to get everything done. It is important to our health that we take time to manage our stress levels. Angela Debo, DO a family medicine doctor with Bayhealth, who provides primary care for the whole family, explains, “Prolonged stress can contribute … Read more
Marsha Auld-Saunders to chair the American Heart Association’s Delaware 2023-24 STEM Goes Red event Dover, DE March 2024 – The American Heart Association, the world’s leading non profit organization devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, announces Marsha Auld- Saunders, director of technology for CSC Global, will serve as the executive volunteer chair of the … Read more
Rosemary Wurster to chair the American Heart Association’s Delaware 2023-24 Go Red for Women® Dover, DE March 2024 – The American Heart Association, the world’s leading non profit organization devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, announces Rosemary Wurster, chief nurse executive for Bayhealth, will serve as the executive volunteer chair of the 2023-2024 … Read more
The American Heart Association announces Dr. Kirk Garratt as chair of the 2024 Wilmington Heart Walk Wilmington, DE, March 2024 – The American Heart Association, the world’s leading non-profit organization focused on cardiovascular disease and stroke, is proud to announce Dr. Kirk Garratt, medical director for ChristianaCare’s Center for Heart and Vascular Health, as the … Read more
The American Heart Association and local top Heart Walk sponsor, Bon Secours Mercy Health are helping Hampton Roads residents take ownership of their cardiovascular health through hypertension management. On Thursday, February 27th, Bon Secours Mercy Health provided blood pressure screenings for the employees at the City of Suffolk as a kickoff to a 4-month long … Read more
When faced with challenges recovering from heart disease or stroke, it’s important to have emotional support. That’s why volunteers, staff and heart attack survivors visited the advanced heart failure floor of Norfolk Sentara Heart Hospital and the cardiac rehabilitation program at Chesapeake Regional Healthcare in Hampton Roads to deliver “healing heart” cards to cardiac patients … Read more