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Vermont Physician Presents at Association’s Scientific Sessions on Intersection Between COVID-19 and Cardiovascular Disease

Brenda Vitali

Every year, the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions attracts thousands of doctors, scientists, researchers, investigators, and other healthcare professionals from around the globe who come together to discuss new science to reduce the impact of cardiovascular disease. At the 2020 Scientific Sessions, Dr. Mary Cushman, MD, University of Vermont and an Association Eastern States Board
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Vermont’s Native Americans at Higher Risk of Heart Disease, COVID-19 Complications

Brenda Vitali

On October 12, Vermont will celebrate its second Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Indigenous Peoples’ Day aims to celebrate and honor the past, present, and futures of Native peoples throughout the United States and acknowledges the legacy of colonialism, which has devastated Indigenous communities historically and continues to negatively impact them today. One of those negative impacts
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Tips for Exercising in the Summer Heat

Brenda Vitali

With the summer in full swing, be sure to protect your heart in the heat. With temperatures frequently rising into the 80s and 90s, it’s important to know that heat can be hard on the heart. As the temperature rises, so can your risk for suffering health issues like heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Doctors
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The Vermont Go Red for Women Luncheon is Going Virtual!

Rosie Kelly

The Vermont Go Red for Women Luncheon is going virtual! Guests are invited to attend this empowering and educational Luncheon from the comfort and safety of their own homes. Cardiovascular diseases kill about one woman every 80 seconds, but the good news is about 80 percent of cardiovascular diseases may be prevented. The Luncheon will
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The AHA Launches 2nd Webinar in a Series Discussing Impact of COVID-19 on Communities of Color

Casey Adams Jones

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
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ICYMI: Eastern States Launched a Webinar Series on the Impact of COVID-19 on Communities of Color

Casey Adams Jones

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,
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COVID-19: The Impact on Communities of Color

Casey Adams Jones

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,