by Keith Foisset, Jr. When I sat in the emergency room as a 15-year-old, I didn’t know what to expect from the throbbing pain in my head. I was confused and scared. Just three days earlier, I had felt my left arm go numb and lost coordination. I was later diagnosed with a right parietal … Read more
by Alina Yang One moment, my family was unwrapping ZongZi for our Dragon Boat Festival dinner while FaceTiming with my grandparents in China. The next, my maternal grandfather was on the ground, my uncle was shouting and my mother was frozen in shock. He had suffered a stroke. My grandfather—the man who taught me Mahjong, … Read more
As the busiest travel season of the year approaches, the American Heart Association has tips to ease travel worries for people living with health conditions like heart disease and stroke WHITE PLAINS, NY, December 16, 2024 — Traveling during the holidays can bring excitement and joy, but for those living with heart disease or stroke, … Read more
The American Heart Association’s Leaders of Impact™ nominees are dedicated to promoting health and hope for all by driving community fundraising and advocacy efforts. WESTCHESTER, NY, November 4, 2024– The American Heart Association believes that everyone everywhere deserves the opportunity to live a full, healthy life. That’s why two Westchester/Fairfield leaders are joining the Association’s … Read more
Heart Transplant Survivor’s Inspiring Story to Be Featured as the American Heart Association Celebrates 100 Years of Lifesaving Work WESTCHESTER, N.Y. – September 25, 2024 – The American Heart Association, a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, will host its annual Westchester Heart Walk on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at the Kensico … Read more
Nancy Dowling to lead American Heart Association 2024 Westchester County Heart Walk WESTCHESTER, July 26, 2024 — Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in Westchester and Fairfield counties, and Nancy Dowling, General Secretary at Danone North America, the leading, purpose-driven food and beverage company, is working hand-in-hand with the American Heart Association, a … Read more
Dawn French Brings in Extensive Healthcare and Communications Experience to Leadership Role Across Westchester and Fairfield Counties WESTCHESTER, NY, July 22, 2024 — The American Heart Association, a global force for longer, healthier lives, is pleased to announce that Dawn French has been appointed as the new chairperson of the Westchester/Fairfield Board of Directors. French’s … Read more
