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
Long before the pandemic, systemic challenges have contributed to disparities that impede some people from living long, healthy lives. Your ZIP code should not determine how long you live, but it does. Social factors, which are shaped by the distribution of money, power, and resources, as well as immigration status, occupation, and language preference, have
On May 15, the Eastern States Community Impact team launched the first webinar of a series designed to discuss the impact of COVID-19 in communities of color. The webinar was offered to health equity leaders nationwide and was attended by approximately 1,035 participants. During the webinar, implications of COVID-19 from the perspective of economics, education,
Long before the coronavirus impacted how we live, work, and play, systemic challenges contributed to disparities that impede some people from living long, healthy lives. Your ZIP code should not determine how long you live, but it does. Social factors, which are shaped by the distribution of money, power, and resources, have been mostly responsible
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
Updated May 29, 2020 Long before the coronavirus impacted how we live, work, and play, systemic challenges contributed to disparities that impede some people from living long, healthy lives. Your ZIP code should not determine how long you live, but it does. Social factors, which are shaped by the distribution of money, power, and resources,
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
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
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,