American Heart Association Welcomes Jim Murphy as Executive Director for Delaware
Jim Murphy Brings Extensive Business and Community Expertise to Lead the AHA’s Efforts in Delaware WILMINGTON, Sept. 11, 2024 — The American Heart Association (AHA), the world’s leading nonprofit organization … Read more
Four Tips to Stay Safe This Summer
Summer is a time for fun in the sun, beach outings, and outdoor adventures. However, the hot weather and increased outdoor activities can pose various health risks. Bayhealth Pediatrician Colleen Allorto, … Read more
6 hospitals in Delaware 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 NEWARK, July 18, 2024 — 6 hospitals in … Read more
Get One Step Ahead of Diabetes with Daily Foot Checks
If you or a loved one has diabetes, it’s important to be aware of proper foot care. An estimated 50% of those living with diabetes have nerve damage caused by … Read more
Beebe Healthcare’s executive director takes steps to save lives in Southern Delaware
Trobiano to chair 2024 Southern Delaware Heart Walk March 2024, Rehoboth DE – The American Heart Association, devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, is pleased to announce … Read more
CSC Global’s Director of Technology named chair of Delaware STEM Goes Red mentor event
Marsha Auld-Saunders to chair the American Heart Association’s Delaware 2023-24 STEM Goes Red event Dover, DE March 2024 – The American Heart Association, the world’s leading non profit organization devoted to … Read more
Bayhealth’s Chief Nurse Executive leads local movement to improve women’s heart health
Rosemary Wurster to chair the American Heart Association’s Delaware 2023-24 Go Red for Women® Dover, DE March 2024 – The American Heart Association, the world’s leading non profit organization devoted to … Read more
ChristianaCare’s medical director takes the lead in fight against heart disease and stroke in Delaware
The American Heart Association announces Dr. Kirk Garratt as chair of the 2024 Wilmington Heart Walk Wilmington, DE, March 2024 – The American Heart Association, the world’s leading non-profit organization … Read more
The Dangers of Vaping
Most people know that smoking increases risk for lung cancer and for developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a serious, long-term condition affecting the lungs that also includes chronic bronchitis … Read more
The Differences Between COVID-19, Flu, Allergies and Colds
When a sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, or cough appear, you might ask yourself, “Do I have COVID-19, the flu, allergies or a cold?” It is easy to get … Read more
Ways to Treat Shingles
Did you know that one out of three people in the U.S. will develop the shingles virus in their lifetime? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports there’s an estimated one … Read more
The Connection Between Mental Health and Heart Health
Your heart is undeniably linked to your head—mentally, emotionally and physiologically. In many ways, this can be of benefit. However, there can be negatives associated with their connection too. Studies … Read more
Sussex County bands together to help eliminate heart disease and stroke
More than 150 people decked out from head to toe in red are expected to gather Oct. 26, 2023, at Sussex County’s annual Sussex Go Red for Women event at … Read more
Patient Never Misses A Beat
For most people, hearing they need heart surgery conjures feelings of anxiety—wondering how painful recovery will be, how large of a scar will be left, or what their life will … Read more
Catherine M. Bassett of Mountaire Farms serves as Chair of 2023 Southern Delaware Heart Walk
The American Heart Association, devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, is proud to announce Catherine M. Bassett, director of communications for Mountaire Farms – the nation’s fourth … Read more
Jessica Phaup of AstraZeneca serves as Chair of 2023 Wilmington, DE Heart Walk
The American Heart Association, devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, is proud to announce Jessica Phaup, Executive Director of AstraZeneca, will serve as Chair of the 2023 … Read more
Walgreens supports heart and brain health through the American Heart Association’s Life Is Why campaign
Shoppers can support the life-saving work of the American Heart Association Walgreens is once again proud to support the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart … Read more
Guest Blog Post: Bayhealth Interventional Cardiologist Roberto Scaffidi shares “Your health is too precious to take risks, learn the signs of a heart attack and stroke”
Your health is too precious to take risks–particularly when you’re having a medical emergency. Warning signs of a heart attack or stroke should never be ignored. Getting immediate care by … Read more
Wegmans and the American Heart Association teaming up to save lives through CPR
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 … Read more
PVD and PAD: Similar yet different
In order to care for your health in the best manner possible, it’s important to understand conditions and how to prevent them. Certain diseases are so alike, they are often … Read more
Delaware Celebrates Executives
The American Heart Association Delaware hosted its annual Appreciation Executive Breakfast on February 24th to recognize, acknowledge, and celebrate — our top supporters of the Heart Walk – our sponsors, … Read more
American Heart Association Announces Chair for 2023 Delaware Heart Ball
Allison Kerwin, Senior Vice President of Delaware Commercial Real Estate for M&T Bank, will serve in leadership role. The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on ensuring … Read more
1 Million Dollar Transformational Gift Creates Big Change in Delaware
The American Heart Association is excited and humbled to announce, Thom Harvey, Chairman & CEO of Harvey Hanna & Associates (HHA) and his wife Robin have donated 1 million dollars … Read more
Don’t Delay: Risks of Waiting to Have Your Heart Checked
When it comes to your heart, you can never be too careful. Preventing heart conditions, such as cardiac arrest or heart disease, can begin today. Sometimes all it takes to … Read more
Damar Hamlin’s Inspiring Recovery: CPR Saves Lives
While playing in the Buffalo Bills – Cincinnati Bengals game on Monday Night Football on January 2, Bills player Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest after a hit and was administered … Read more
Eating for Heart Health
There are a lot of things we can do to improve our health. Eating a heart healthy diet is one of them. Bayhealth Primary Care Physician, Preeti Gupta, MD, explains, … Read more
Stay Active this Winter by Visiting DE State Parks
Some of us may feel the urge to stay inside when the weather starts getting cold, but it is actually a great time to get out and enjoy one of … Read more
302 Food Rescue helps reduce food waste, feed more people through technology
Built on community relationships between premier sponsor Bayhealth and collaborating organizations the Food Bank of Delaware and American Heart Association & American Stroke Association, a first-in-the-nation statewide food rescue program, … Read more
TEAM BOB inspires Southern Delaware Heart Walk participants
Thank you to Joyce Prater for sharing the following personal story. Read her inspiring journey: TEAM BOB is in honor of my husband, Bob, who passed away suddenly in 2021 … Read more
Fighting Food Insecurity for Patients
Caring for our community goes beyond the Bayhealth Hospital campuses and Bayhealth Medical Group provider offices. Nonmedical variables such as environment, housing, and food insecurity —some of the social influencers … Read more
Family shares inspirational heart journey
Thank you to Sophia for sharing her incredible personal story. Read more for her account of this inspiring journey. My name is Sophia Migliorini and when my fiancé Travis Capacete … Read more
Four Easy Ways to be a Heart-Healthy Family
Starting and maintaining heart-healthy habits can be a challenge, but it can be easier and more fun when you get your whole family involved. This is the advice of Bayhealth … Read more
Lower Risk of Heart Disease at Your Local Farmers Market
Growing up in the Peach State of Georgia, Bayhealth Family Medicine Physician Resident H. Kendall Barton, MD, has always enjoyed the summer season and all the fresh fruits and vegetables … Read more
Delaware Survivor Story: Mark Kleinschmidt
Mark Kleinschmidt served 12 years as President of the New Castle County Chamber of Commerce. A graduate of the University of Delaware, Mark currently owns his own consulting company M2K … Read more
5 WAYS TO LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE NATURALLY
Making sure your blood pressure is in the normal range is an important part of managing your overall health and wellness. High blood pressure, or hypertension, increases your risk of … Read more
Walgreens supports heart and brain health through the American Heart Association’s Life Is Why campaign
Shoppers can support the life-saving work of the American Heart Association Walgreens is proud to support the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain … Read more
Mark Mumford, Chief Executive, Nemours Will Serve as 2022 Wilmington Heart Walk Chair
Mark Mumford, Executive Vice President, Chief Executive, Nemours Children’s Health, Delaware Valley, will serve as Chair of the Wilmington Heart Walk 2022. The Heart Walk will be held on the … Read more
Heart Beats for Benjamin
Natalie Ferry recalls being told, before her son Benjamin was even born, that he had a life-threatening heart condition. She spent 30 minutes with him at birth and then Benjamin … Read more
American Heart Association Announces Chair for its 2022 Southern Delaware Heart Walk
Bayhealth Cardiologist Roberto Scaffidi, MD, will serve as Chair of the Southern Delaware Heart Walk 2022. The Heart Walk will be held in Rehoboth Beach on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, … Read more
Diabetes and Your Heart
If you or a loved one are living with diabetes, it’s important to pay attention to your heart health. People with diabetes are twice as likely to suffer from a … Read more