Leadership of the 2025 Greater New Haven Go Red for Women initiatives announced
2025 STEMM event to benefit young girls to take place in March Cardiologist Joyce Oen-Hsiao, MD, director, Cardiac Rehabilitation Services, Yale New Haven Health Heart and Vascular Center, and associate … Read more
Lunch ideas at work to improve your well-being at work
While working it can be tempting to reach for an unhealthy choice at lunchtime, especially in between meetings or on the go. But there are plenty of easy lunch alternatives … Read more
American Heart Association announces new Connecticut board chair and members
Francine LoRusso of the Heart and Vascular Center, Yale New Haven Health named as Chair of the Connecticut Board of Directors The American Heart Association, celebrating a century of profound … Read more
Jeff Flaks, President & CEO of Hartford HealthCare, Serves as 2024 Greater Hartford Heart Walk Centennial Chair
Signature event celebrates 100 years of the American Heart Association’s lifesaving history The American Heart Association, celebrating 100 years of saving and improving lives, announces Jeffrey A. Flaks, president and … Read more
2024 Fairfield County Heart Walk Honors Sadie
Sadie’s family stands with all families of heart warriors! “Your daughter needs heart surgery’ is never something a parent wants to hear or quite honestly expects to hear,” said Samantha … Read more
Leadership announced for 2024 Eastern Connecticut Heart Walk
Co-CEO, Adam and Hy Schwartz of S & S Worldwide to co-chair Eastern Connecticut Heart Walk The American Heart Association, the largest voluntary health organization fighting cardiovascular diseases, announces Adam … Read more
Heart-Healthy Easter Celebration tips from the American Heart Association
By Anya DeLacey – Connecticut Communications Intern As spring blooms and Easter approaches, the American Heart Association has heart-healthy tips for those who celebrate. Easter is a time for renewal, … Read more
Middletown Health Department and the American Heart Association Establish the Check, Yourself – Community Blood Pressure Initiative
The Middletown Health Department is working with the American Heart Association to address the high rates of hypertension and risks for cardiovascular disease for the city’s seniors, unhoused, and veteran … Read more
Connecticut elementary school receives grant for sports equipment
Over 60 schools receive financial grants for student health and wellbeing resources including the Northend Elementary School in New Britain Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge grants allow schools … Read more
Celebrate National Wear Red Day and American Heart Month in February
National Wear Red Day is Friday, February 2, 2024. Together, we can continue to wear red, share and rock our red, all to help save more lives. The … Read more
Connecticut Cardiologist awarded with the Leadership Legacy Award for impactful work
The American Heart Association proudly recognizes Dr. Seth Lapuk with the Leadership Legacy Award in Connecticut. The Leadership Legacy Award is an award which recognizes current and alumni volunteers for … Read more
S&S Worldwide supports heart and brain health through American Heart Association’s Life Is Why campaign
Shoppers can support the life-saving work of the American Heart Association online S&S Worldwide, Inc. is proud to support the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart … Read more
November is Eat Smart Month and balance is key
By Guest Blogger: Courtney Bertrand What does it mean to “eat smart”? To eat smart is to adapt to a healthy diet that adheres to all of the essential food … Read more
American Heart Association Announces Chelsea Reis as Development Director
The American Heart Association is proud to announce Chelsea Reis as Development Director in the Greater New Haven region. The American Heart Association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary … Read more
Dr. Lee Schwamm of Yale School of Medicine receives the 2023 Chairman’s Award
The American Heart Association will present its 2023 Chairman’s Award to Lee H. Schwamm, M.D., FAHA, of the Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Schwamm will be recognized during the presidential … Read more
2024 Greater New Haven Heart Walk Leadership Announced
Lou Gianquinto, President, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Connecticut and Paul Marchetti, President, CarelonRx to Co-Chair Greater New Haven Heart Walk The American Heart Association, the largest voluntary … Read more
Co-Chairs of the 2024 Greater New Haven Go Red for Women Event from the Heart and Vascular Center at Yale New Haven Health announced
2024 STEM event to benefit young girls to take place in April The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization devoted to world of healthier lives for all, is … Read more
Executive Director shares the impact made in Connecticut over the past year
Dear Friends, What an amazing year we had together creating heathier lives throughout Connecticut! I am honored to serve alongside our talented staff, passionate Board of Directors, community leaders and … Read more
Duby McDowell announced as the 2024 Chair of the Greater Hartford Go Red for Women Luncheon as the American Heart Association Celebrates its Centennial Year
STEM Goes Red event to educate high school students set to take place April 2024 The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health … Read more
Eastern Connecticut Heart Walk to take place at new location October 1
Andrew Bond of Electric Boat to Chair Heart Walk for a second year The American Heart Association announces that the 2023 Eastern Connecticut Heart Walk to take place on October … Read more
Award winning news journalists announced as 2023 Greater Hartford Heart Walk co-chairs
The American Heart Association announces Dennis House, evening news anchor and host of “This Week in Connecticut with Dennis House”, and Kara Sundlun, author and WFSB-TV 3 Chief Digital Anchor … Read more
22 hospitals in Connecticut recognized for efforts to improve outcomes for Americans with heart disease and stroke
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 Twenty-two hospitals in Connecticut are among the 2,600 … Read more
The American Heart Association appoints Dr. Leslie Torres-Rodriguez to the Connecticut Board of Directors
The American Heart Association is excited to welcome Leslie Torres-Rodriguez, Ed.D as a member to the Connecticut Board of Directors. In her role, Dr. Torres-Rodriguez will help the association in … Read more
American Heart Association names incoming Board President
Dr. Robert W. Elder of Yale New Haven Health to provide leadership to Connecticut Board of Directors Robert W. Elder, MD, a cardiologist who is a specialist in adult congenital … Read more
Katie didn’t want to live if she couldn’t sing
My story begins when I was 15. One night I randomly began hyperventilating and couldn’t stop. My mom had me breathe into a paper bag to try and stop it, … Read more
It was a day like any other, until it wasn’t
February 6th, 2020 was a regular Thursday. When I woke up that morning, I was a 52-year-old husband, father and lawyer. Married to Marni for nearly 29 years at that time, … Read more
Free COVID-19 bivalent booster vaccines available at upcoming community event at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Middletown
Community Wellness Day event on May 23rd is free for all to attend With support from the American Heart Association and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, community … Read more
Learn the signs of stroke F.A.S.T. in May during American Stroke Month
Liana Rodriguez had a stroke at age 20. Read her full story below. A stroke can happen to anyone at any point in their lifetime. May is American Stroke Month … Read more
ElyseRyan Jewelry supports heart and brain health through American Heart Association’s Life Is Why campaign
Shoppers can support the life-saving work of the American Heart Association online ElyseRyan Jewelry is proud to support the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and … Read more
Annual Fairfield County Heart Walk & 5K Run is back at Sherwood Island on May 20th
Co-Chairs announced as 2023 leadership of Heart Walk The American Heart Association, the largest voluntary health organization fighting heart disease and other cardiovascular diseases, is once again hosting its annual … Read more
By the Grace of God
My story begins on January 14, 2018. I was at work and not feeling that great, so I decided to go to my local urgent care after work. My arms … Read more
Connecticut is encouraged to learn CPR and Wear Red during American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month and National Wear Red Day is February 3rd. Let’s all GO RED to raise awareness of women’s heart health! We are some ways that we … Read more
Dr. Howard L. Haronian of Hartford HealthCare appointed to Connecticut Board of Directors
The American Heart Association is excited to welcome Howard L. Haronian, MD, FACC as a member to the Connecticut Board of Directors. In his role, Dr. Haronian will help the … Read more
Greater Hartford connects at signature event to support heart disease and stroke fundraiser
Hartford Go Red for Women Luncheon led by Haley Sofiane Chief Operating Officer of CareCentrix® The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health … Read more
Holiday stress? Try our top 5 tips for a healthy holiday season
If the holidays sometimes leave you feeling overwhelmed and out of control, you’re not alone. And if the Grinch has stolen your spirit and good intentions, try some of these … Read more
New Haven Go Red for Women returns to in-person event
Dr. Lisa Freed of the Heart and Vascular Center at Yale New Haven Health leads the American Heart Association’s Feb. 8 Go Red evening event The American Heart Association, the … Read more
Lou Gianquinto, President, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Connecticut to Chair New Haven Heart Walk for Second Year
35th annual event to take place May 6 at Savin Rock in West Haven The American Heart Association, the largest voluntary health organization fighting cardiovascular diseases, announces Lou Gianquinto, president … Read more
Two volunteers awarded with the Leadership Legacy Award for impactful work
The American Heart Association proudly recognizes Dr. Joonun (Chris) Choi and Sarah Yeager with the Leadership Legacy Award in Connecticut. The Leadership Legacy Award is a national award which recognizes … Read more
American Heart Association Names New Executive Director in Westchester & Fairfield Counties
New executive comes home to New York to fight heart disease and stroke Amanda Palumbo, a Hudson Valley native, has been named the Executive Director of the American Heart Association … Read more
Liana’s long day
It was August 27, 2022, and I had decided to go to work early that morning so I could avoid the heat since it was going to be in the … Read more