hidden After dying at work, a North Country woman is sharing her story

After dying at work, a North Country woman is sharing her story

Cortney Richter says she’s well-known at the Watertown, NY hospital where she works. “I died on the pharmacy floor, so I’m famous.” she says. In November of 2021, Cortney was working a 12-hour shift when she stood up and felt dizzy. She crouched down and then collapsed. Her heart stopped. Thankfully, since she worked in

hidden Apalachin 5th graders raising money in memory of family honored as top fundraisers at Kids Heart Challenge event

Apalachin 5th graders raising money in memory of family honored as top fundraisers at Kids Heart Challenge event

Apalachin Elementary School students got active and celebrated an important cause during a fun ceremony on Thursday. The American Heart Association and Apalachin Elementary are working together to make whole-body wellness a priority as students participate in Kids Heart Challenge™. At Thursday morning’s ceremony, students jumped rope to get their hearts pumping in a fun

hidden CommuniTEA Conversation celebrates Black History Month in Syracuse

CommuniTEA Conversation celebrates Black History Month in Syracuse

Black History Month is an opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history. During Black History Month and in conjunction with Heart Month, the American Heart Association is celebrating the impact Black professionals on the health of the Syracuse community. The CommuniTEA Conversation, held Wednesday

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Guest Post: Pregnancy puts stress on the heart—and it doesn’t stop at delivery by Dr. Catherine Weinberg

Experiencing a pregnancy means experiencing a change in your heart. Yes, it’s going to expand with anticipation and love about the adventure that awaits. Pregnancy can also put your heart at risk for physical complications. Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of pregnancy complications, some of which can lead to lifelong heart concerns.

hidden Binghamton University researcher receives American Heart Association funding

Binghamton University researcher receives American Heart Association funding

Thanks to funding from the American Heart Association, one Southern Tier student is studying the heart in a unique way. Natalie Weiss, a graduate student at Binghamton University, received a two-year American Heart Association grant for her research. She works in a lab focused on engineering cardiovascular tissues. Scientists create heart muscle cells, or cardiomyocytes,

hidden Bronx high school trains the next generation of CPR heroes thank to American Heart Association gift

Bronx high school trains the next generation of CPR heroes thank to American Heart Association gift

As a physical education teacher at Crotona International High School in the Bronx, Milagros Figueroa’s lessons often echo the principles of the American Heart Association, educating young people on how to create healthy habits that will propel them into a lifetime of excellent heart health. On Tuesday, December 6, 2022, Ms. Figueroa’s class learned another