Caroline Gundeck, Managing Director at Morgan Stanley, has been named the American Heart Association New York City 2024 Go Red for Women Woman of Impact Winner alongside Sadie Laurie, a student at Trevor Day School, as the Association’s New York City 2024 Teen of Impact Winner. Both Gundeck and Laurie earned their respective titles for
With nearly 3 out of 4 cardiac arrests outside of the hospital occurring in homes, knowing how to perform CPR is critically important[1]. CPR, especially if performed immediately, could double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival[2]. That is why the American Heart Association, the worldwide leader in resuscitation science and education, and
Murray Goldfarb, Managing Partner, Real Estate, Brookfield, has been named Centennial Chair of the American Heart Association’s Counsel for a Cause campaign in New York City, a year-round initiative that brings together members of the legal and financial community to support the Association’s mission. As part of The Heart of New York City campaign, Counsel
Losing an extra hour of sleep may not be the worst thing that could happen when you “spring forward” at the start of daylight saving time. According to the American Heart Association, scientific researchers have noticed a marked increase in heart attacks and strokes in the days following this time change each year. According to
By Diego Ortiz Quintero On Wednesday, February 21, 2024, the Carter Burden/Leonard Covello Older Adult Program in East Harlem (312 East 109th Street) hosted a high blood pressure workshop and self-measurement demonstration for its community. In the audience were more than 25 members of the center’s older adult program, along with leaders from the American
A year ago, the world watched as CPR and AED use saved the life of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin. Today, that incident is still creating a ripple effect through Western New York and beyond. “I think [Hamlin’s] incident was a tragedy that was kind of turned into a testimony and a triumph,” said Alik
Gina Vaughn-Wilson is a “mom on a mission.” She and her family have been on a medical journey since her daughter, Emmie Wilson, was about 7-months-old. In April of 2023, just two months before Emmie turned two, she was finally diagnosed with an extremely rare genetic disorder. A few months later, she was in heart
Health outcomes research has shown that workers in the U.S. experience inequitable health and well-being, with significant variations in the burden of chronic disease, mental health conditions, food insecurity and more across populations, even among those covered by employer-sponsored insurance.[1], [2] Recent studies demonstrate how the workplace can serve as a social driver of health,
Andrew Gilmartin, 28, was a 19-year-old college sophomore when he was diagnosed with heart disease. At 20 he underwent heart surgery to replace his aortic valve. For him, not ignoring the warning signs and speaking with his doctor ultimately saved his life. Surviving heart disease has inspired Gilmartin to become a champion for heart health.
Seven in 10 people in America say they feel powerless to act in the face of a cardiac emergency[1]. As a result, less than half of all people who need this lifesaving skill receive CPR from bystanders before professional help arrives[2]. Women and Black and Hispanic adults are also less likely to receive that lifesaving