Maine

Marco Diaz, MD, chair, Department of Cardiac Services at Maine Medical Center and chief of MaineHealth’s Cardiovascular Service Line, will lead the charge as the 2026 Maine Heart Walk Chair. … Read more

World Stroke Day is celebrated globally on October 29. This year the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, is highlighting the importance of acting F.A.S.T. and … Read more

American Heart Association funds support physical activity at Greene Central School Only 1 in 4 children in the U.S. gets the recommended amount of daily physical activity, and approximately 1 … Read more

Denise McDonough to chair Maine’s Go Red for Women initiative Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for women[1] in Maine and across the United States. Despite the … Read more

Ashley Ricker of Falmouth recently joined the American Heart Association staff as Maine’s school engagement director. In her role, she will assist schools throughout the state with implementing the Association’s … Read more

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 Ten hospitals in Maine are among the 4,800 … Read more

American Heart Association’s 9th annual “Purse-onality” event is September 10th The American Heart Association in Maine will hold its 9th annual Go Red for Women “Purse-onality” event on Wednesday, September … Read more

A Measured Step Toward Better Health: American Heart Association and Northern Light Health Deliver 64 BP Cuffs to Greater Portland Health In Maine, close to 32% of all adults suffer … Read more

The American Heart Association in Maine is entering its 2025-26 fiscal year with dedicated volunteers who will lead the organization’s local team in pursuit of its mission, to be a … Read more

How local advocates made a difference this legislative session and how you can get involved I am proud to share with you the American Heart Association’s latest policy and advocacy … Read more

Rural areas often have blood pressure rates that are higher than the state’s average Nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, but many are not aware they have … Read more

The American Heart Association applauds the plan to protect public health and support tobacco prevention The American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives for all, issued the following … Read more

Portland, Maine, May 9, 2025 — The American Heart Association, the worldwide leader in resuscitation science and education, is adding lifesavers to the chain of survival by teaming up with … Read more

By Drew McMullin My heart journey began in early 2015, but really, it began much earlier. I am the child of two families with significant heart and other health concerns, … Read more

The American Heart Association in Maine recently hired Whitney Parrish Perry of Augusta as Maine’s Government Relations Director. Perry comes to the Association with a strong background in lobbying, coalition … Read more

On February 25, the American Heart Association participated in the annual Maine Heart at the Capitol 2025 in Augusta, Maine. The event brought together fifty passionate advocates, legislators, and members … Read more

For more than two decades, the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign has raised awareness about women’s greatest health threat – cardiovascular disease. The 18th annual Maine Go … Read more

In October of 2023, then 42-year-old Angela Coates of Casco fainted after going out with friends. She attributed the fainting spell to not eating and drinking enough that evening. She … Read more

Written by Margaret Greenberg, Hartland, Maine On the Friday of Memorial Day weekend, 2021, I was feeling exhausted. For six months I had been working twelve plus hours a day, researching … Read more

Cook mobilizes Greater Portland’s corporate leaders to build community of lifesavers Andrew Cook, Senior Vice President & Maine Market Leader of Mascoma Bank, will lead the charge as the 2025 … Read more

The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, announces Kelly Elkins, Chief Operating Officer with MaineHealth, as the community volunteer … Read more

A stroke can happen to anyone at any point in their lifetime. May is American Stroke Month and the American Stroke Association wants you to know how to reduce your … Read more

Lindsay Colle recently joined the American Heart Association in Maine as development director for the Go Red for Women campaign. She will be responsible for all campaign-related fundraising and events, … Read more

By Mark Calkins My heart disease journey started when I was 10 years old.  I was in the school gym one day and blacked out. I was taken to the … Read more

Cardiovascular disease, which includes stroke, is the leading cause of death in Maine. The American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary organization focused on heart and brain health, is finalizing preparations … Read more

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, … Read more

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 … Read more

Cardiovascular disease, which includes stroke, is the leading cause of death in Maine. The American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary organization focused on heart and brain health, today announced that … Read more

Tim Gatz of Falmouth recently joined the American Heart Association staff as a Development Director in Maine. This role will include working with local businesses and volunteers on events such … Read more

Katie Rooks and Albert Swallow to receive Crystal Heart awards For nearly two decades, the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign has raised awareness about women’s greatest health … Read more

October 29th is World Stroke Day. Most adults in the U.S. don’t know the F.A.S.T. warning signs of stroke. New this year, by uploading a selfie and recording your voice, … Read more

At just five days old and much to his parents’ surprise, Cooper Elliott of Portland was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect called coarctation of the aorta. In this condition, … Read more

Mindy Beyer of Scarborough joined cardiovascular disease patients, survivors, caregivers, health care providers and scientists from across the country in Washington, D.C., last Thursday to ask their elected representatives to … Read more

The American Heart Association’s school-based youth programs, Kids Heart Challenge™ and American Heart Challenge™, awarded $2,470 to Palermo Consolidated School for workout equipment. The annual grant program supports schools by … Read more

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. Seven hospitals in Maine are among the 2,600 … Read more

Being sleepless in Seattle – or Maine – may spell trouble for your heart. Scientific researchers have noticed a marked increase in heart attacks and strokes in the days following … Read more

By Nadi Nina Kaonga, MD Resident Physician in Obstetrics and Gynecology: Maine Medical Center Board President: American Heart Association, Maine Many pregnancy-related deaths are avoidable. Research shows early detection of … Read more

At 30 years old, Brylie Young of Fryeburg, Maine, never thought she would be diagnosed with a congenital heart defect shortly after giving birth to her first child in April … Read more

According to the American Heart Association, one in 25 construction workers has cardiovascular disease, one in 4 is obese, one in 4 uses tobacco and one in 25 has diabetes. … Read more

Jeanine Jarowicz and Mike Vail to be honored at the Go Red for Women® Luncheon The American Heart Association in Maine will hold its 16th annual Maine Go Red for … Read more

The American Heart Association in Maine recently presented Unum with its Corporate Leadership Award – one of six awards presented in the Association’s Eastern States region which includes 14 states … Read more

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 … Read more

The 2023 Maine Heart Walk, scheduled for May 21st in Portland, will be chaired by Sarah Belliveau, CEO of BerryDunn. Belliveau and her committee have set a goal to raise … Read more

The 2023 Maine Go Red for Women® Luncheon, which will take place on March 21, 2023 at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland, will be chaired by Eric … Read more