The Eagle Tribune published a story today about Thomas Lee being named chairperson the American Heart Association’s Board of Directors in Boston. The story, written by reporter Teddy Tauscher, highlight’s Tom’s passion for heart health and the fresh perspectives he will bring to addressing cardiovascular health challenges in Greater Boston Tom, a senior partner at
Thomas Lee, a marketing and public relations executive from North Andover, has been named chairperson of the American Heart Association’s Board of Directors in Boston, the nonprofit organization announced Monday. Lee is a senior partner at Zozimus, a digital marketing agency based in Boston. He has volunteered for the American Heart Association since 2018, serving
In an effort to spread awareness and save lives, the American Stroke Association launched a new digital billboard in Worcester, Mass., this month that prominently displays the warning signs of stroke. The billboard is located on Route 146, reaching travelers leaving Worcester, heading toward Rt. 20 and I-90, as well as Shoppes at Blackstone Valley.
We all have the power to make a difference by speaking out for policies that help build healthier communities and lives. The moving force behind policy change for the American Heart Association are You’re the Cure advocates. These are every day people who bring heart and stroke statistics to life by sharing their personal stories.
Rachel Henry, a stroke survivor and American Heart Association volunteer from Worcester, Mass., joined the broadcast booth to during a Worcester WooSox baseball game on June 11, to raise awareness of the stroke warning signs. Henry, who had a stroke at the age of 30 in 2003, is a longtime American Heart Association volunteer. The
The Lowell Sun published an editorial this week that endorsed legislation before the Massachusetts Legislature that would increase CPR training. The opinion piece, published on June 8, called on lawmakers to pass two bills that have the backing of the American Heart Association. One bill would make learning CPR a graduation requirement for Massachusetts high
American Heart Association volunteer advocates joined together at the Massachusetts State House on June 5 to urge lawmakers to pass legislation that will expand CPR training. 22News political reporter Ellen Fleming filed a report from the event, which highlights two of the bills the American Heart Association is championing. One bill would make learning CPR
By Dr. Spencer Rittner Primary Care Physician and Medical Director of Population Health Beth Israel Lahey Health Primary Care In Boston, living just two miles apart could result in a 23-year disparity in life expectancy. While there are many reasons for this, one key factor is uncontrolled blood pressure. High blood pressure is a major
Be “The Man” and be ready to save a life by learning the two steps of Hands-Only CPR. If you see a teen or adult collapse, call 911, then push hard and fast in the center of the chest. According the American Heart Association, a song with 100-120 beats per minute — like Taylor Swift’s
Dr. Gottfried Schlaug, a neurologist with Baystate Health in Springfield, Mass., was interviewed by 22News anchor Ciara Speller to raise awareness of stroke warning signs and prevention. The interview, which aired as part of the station’s InFocus series, coincided with Stroke Awareness Month, which is held in May. Watch the clip below: