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Wells Fargo and The Mimi Foundation team up with the American Heart Association to provide lifesaving CPR training kits to families

May 19, 2023May 19, 2023 Brenda Vitali

Hands-Only CPR can double or triple survival rates for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest It’s the gift that keeps on giving: Hands-only CPR. To ensure people in Maine are prepared if someone


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May is American Stroke Month: Do You Know How to Spot a Stroke F.A.S.T.?

May 1, 2023May 1, 2023 Brenda Vitali

Kennebunk woman who survived multiple strokes shares her journey A stroke can happen to anyone at any point in their lifetime. May is American Stroke Month and the American Stroke


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Increase in heart attacks and strokes occur in days following daylight saving time

March 8, 2023 Brenda Vitali

Being sleepless in Seattle – or Maine – may spell trouble for your heart. Scientific researchers have noticed a marked increase in heart attacks and strokes in the days following


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Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for new birth giving persons: Maine OB/GYN shares tips for a heart-healthy pregnancy

February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 Brenda Vitali

By Nadi Nina Kaonga, MD Resident Physician in Obstetrics and Gynecology: Maine Medical Center Board President: American Heart Association, Maine Many pregnancy-related deaths are avoidable. Research shows early detection of


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Fryeburg Heart Survivor: “My Daughter Saved My Life”

February 1, 2023 Brenda Vitali

At 30 years old, Brylie Young of Fryeburg, Maine, never thought she would be diagnosed with a congenital heart defect shortly after giving birth to her first child in April


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Hard Hats with Heart: American Heart Association Hosts Networking and Educational Event in Westbrook on April 20th for Maine’s Construction Industry

January 31, 2023March 7, 2023 Brenda Vitali

According to the American Heart Association, one in 25 construction workers has cardiovascular disease, one in 4 is obese, one in 4 uses tobacco and one in 25 has diabetes.


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American Heart Association announces Maine’s 2023 Crystal Heart award recipients

December 8, 2022March 13, 2023 Brenda Vitali

Jeanine Jarowicz and Mike Vail to be honored at the Go Red for Women® Luncheon The American Heart Association in Maine will hold its 16th annual Maine Go Red for


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Give thanks and get Maine families moving this Thanksgiving

November 17, 2022November 17, 2022 Brenda Vitali

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect and give thanks while enjoying friends, family, and a good meal. But after the table is cleaned and the dishes are done, it is


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Unum one of six companies to receive American Heart Association’s regional Corporate Leadership Award

November 7, 2022November 7, 2022 Brenda Vitali

The American Heart Association in Maine recently presented Unum with its Corporate Leadership Award – one of six awards presented in the Association’s Eastern States region which includes 14 states


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October 29th is World Stroke Day: Maine neurologist and survivor urge you to learn the FAST warning signs

October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 Brenda Vitali

October 29 is World Stroke Day. The American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives for all – is dedicated to saving


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