The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, has named Darrin Johnson, Plan President at Molina Complete Care, as Chair of the Richmond Heart Challenge campaign. As Chair, he is focused on driving equitable health for every member of our community, with a special focus on
When friends, colleagues and loved ones think of Terence, they are reminded of his welcoming smile and present nature. Terence was someone who could make you feel like the only person in the room, and he always took the time to help others. “My husband was one of the most loved and respected people I
We are losing our moms and our sisters, our aunts and our daughters, our friends and neighbors, to something that is largely preventable. According to the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement, cardiovascular disease, including stroke, is the No. 1 cause of death in women and the leading cause of maternal death in
After nearly two years away from in person events, the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, is inviting Blair County women to reunite and “Reclaim Your Rhythm” at the annual Blair Go Red for Women event and fashion show. The event will take place on
For the past 36 years, Kathy Calo has taught physical education (PE) at Wells Elementary School (WES) in Wells, Maine. Starting back in 1986, she kicked off the school’s very first Jump Rope for Heart program. Under Calo’s leadership, WES has consistently ranked within the top three schools for fundraising in Maine year after year.
Dr. Thomas Robb knew that he should quit smoking. “I was past 50 and I knew I was putting myself at risk for a myocardial infarction (MI or heart attack) and lung cancer,” he said. “But it’s easier said than done.” On Jan. 31 of this year, Robb experienced what he first thought was reflux.
When Stephanie and Jamie Paruolo’s son Noah was born five years ago, he made what Stephanie described as a “continuous humming sound.” When he was two weeks old, the pediatrician listened to his heart and kept the stethoscope on him for what seemed like 15 minutes. “I’m a nurse,” Stephanie, an RN who is the
It’s known as the silent killer. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is the leading cause of heart disease and stroke, and there usually are no signs or symptoms. American Heart Association data indicates that only 1 in 4 people with high blood pressure nationwide have it under control and an estimated 700,000 Marylanders have uncontrolled
Lebanon Heart Ball to return in-person May 21 The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, will be welcoming its supporters back in-person to the Lebanon Heart Ball on Saturday, May 21 at 5 p.m. at the Lebanon Country Club. It is the first time the
Stroke can occur to anyone, at any time and at any place. But, as AHA Delaware Board President and Bayhealth Clinical Nurse Specialist and Primary Stroke Program Coordinator Kimberly Holmes explains, some summertime habits and rituals can increase risk of stroke and make you less likely to recognize stroke symptoms. Recognize Stroke Symptoms The first