The lawmaker’s decision allows for highly-addictive, kid-friendly flavored tobacco products to stay on store shelves The American Heart Association today strongly opposed Gov. Phil Scott’s decision to veto S.18, legislation which would have eliminated the sale of flavored tobacco and prevented thousands of Vermont youth from getting hooked on nicotine. “The governor’s veto is extremely
For nearly two decades, the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign has raised awareness about women’s greatest health threat – cardiovascular disease. As the campaign celebrates 20 years of making an impact and during the Association’s centennial year, the Vermont Go Red for Women event will take place on April 25th at the
Physical activity is one of the best ways to improve overall health and manage stress, yet 1 in 4 U.S. adults are sedentary for more than eight hours each day, which can have negative consequences on physical and mental health. The American Heart Association, the nation’s oldest and largest organization dedicated to fighting heart disease
The American Heart Association, the worldwide leader in resuscitation science and education, added lifesavers to the chain of survival by providing youth sports organizations in the Upper Valley with CPR & First Aid in Youth Sports™ Training Kits. A total of 30 kits, with the support of The Jack and Dorothy Byrne Foundation, were distributed
Three-time stroke survivor from Middlebury, VT and his wife share their journey 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 people from stroke. Stroke is the No. 2 cause of death in the
Written by Robert Rapatski It was a long week. I had been on the road all week from South Florida up to Atlanta then to Nashville with my employer working on a pair of events. I arrived home late after our work was complete and as I headed to bed, something didn’t feel right. It
The American Heart Association’s school-based youth programs, Kids Heart Challenge™ and American Heart Challenge™, awarded $2,230 to Barnard Academy in Barnard for skateboarding equipment. The annual grant program supports schools by funding resources to extend school wellness programs. The American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives for all, is helping educators make whole-body
Vermonters are tough and great at helping our neighbors in times of need like during the recent flooding. Remember, it’s important to take care of your own health, too. We are here to help. Be Heart-Smart to Stay Safe and Healthy During and After Natural Disasters Take time now to write down any medical conditions,
The American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® initiative promotes up-to-date, research-based guidelines to ensure all patients have access to lifesaving care. The University of Vermont Medical Center is among the 2,600 hospitals nationwide that participate in the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® initiative to improve outcomes for Americans who experience heart disease
Our hearts go out to everyone in Vermont dealing with the flooding disaster now affecting residents throughout the state. The American Heart Association’s Disaster Resources page includes a wide range of helpful information. In addition, here are some quick tips: Take time now to write down any medical conditions, allergies and medications, including doses and the time