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Local Leaders Unite to Call Attention to Women’s Heart Health
American Heart Association Announces 2024 Go Red for Women co-chairs for Southern New England Campaign Providence, Rhode Island, September 18th, 2023– The American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives for all, today announced its co-chairs for the 20th anniversary of the Southern New […]- Southern New England family makes bold commitment to heart and brain healthThe American Heart Association enters its 100th anniversary celebration and accepts first Second Century gift from the MG Chace Family of Rhode Island The American Heart Association, the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke will be celebrating its 100th year next June. Leading up to the 2024 […]
Heart Walk’s Team Ben Raises Over $175,000 for the American Heart Association
Over the last decade, the Darling family of Rhode Island has made it their mission to walk against heart disease and stroke, the no.1 and no.5 killers in our nation. Since 2010, walking as Team Ben, the family has raised over $175,000 for the American Heart Association. The Darlings walk in honor of their son Ben, who was born with four congenital […]Seven hospitals in Rhode Island 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 Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the United States, respectively, and several hospitals in our region are working to combat these life-threatening […]American Heart Association Announces New Local Leadership & Hires
Newly appointed Executive Director and New Faces Aim to Improve the Heart and Brain Health in Southern New England Providence, Rhode Island, June 21, 2022 — The American Heart Association (AHA) has announced the promotion of Michelle Clark to Executive Director and the hiring of Frank Maher as Go Red for Women Director, and Gretta Jacobs as Heart Walk […]The American Heart Association of Southern New England and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island Announced the 2022 Kind Hearts Rhode Island Poster Contest
The American Heart Association, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island and the Rhode Island Healthy Schools Coalition are excited to kick off the 2022 Kind Hearts Rhode Island Poster Contest. The contest invites all students from across Rhode Island in Grades K-5 to design a poster that demonstrates how have been kind to their hearts and others […]- After Two Decades Apart, Southern New England Women Reconnect at 2022 Go Red for Women LuncheonAmerican Heart Association’s annual luncheon event returned to Southern New England lead by Deanna Fidler of FM Global After nearly two years away from in person Go Red for Women luncheons, women across Southern New England reconnected at the 2022 Southern New England Go for Women® Luncheon on April 8th to raise critical funds for the American Heart […]
American Heart Association Presents 2021 Distinguished Service Awards to Two Extraordinary Leaders in Rhode Island
American Heart Association Presents 2021 Distinguished Service Awards to Senator Maryellen Goodwin and Representative Mia Ackerman PROVIDENCE (DECEMBER 15, 2021) – The American Heart Association (AHA) today presented Senator Maryellen Goodwin (D-District 1, Providence) and Rep. Mia Ackerman (D-District 45, Cumberland, Lincoln) with 2021 Distinguished […]Southern New England Stroke Survivor Advocate Shares Important Message this World Stroke Day
Written by Michael Obel-Omia “Before my stroke, I was an educator, speaker, and writer. When I suffered my stroke on 21 May 2016, I thought my professional life was over. How could I educate, speak and write with the aphasia I had as a result of my stroke? Today, over 5 1/2 years later, I am improving, always improving. I have realized I am […]Heart2Heart Campaign Calls on Women to Share Stories of Surviving Heart Disease & Stroke
The American Heart Association seeks survivor stories to raise women’s heart disease and stroke awareness in support of the Go Red for Women Luncheon The American Heart Association of Southern New England (AHA) is calling on women across Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts to share their stories of surviving heart disease or stroke for the 2022 […]Pittsburgh Pastor Receives Top Grant at the First EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator™ Faith-Based
The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, announced the top awardees of its first-ever EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator™ Faith-Based hosted by the Eastern States region. The first-place grant of $50,000 was awarded to Pastor Cynthia Wallace of Bible Center Church in the […]Five Faith-Based Organizations Named as Finalists in the American Heart Association’s First EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator™ Faith-Based
Over $105,000 in Grants Will be Awarded to Local Community Leaders Faith-based organizations and places of worship have played an important role during the COVID-19 crisis in our country. These organizations and their volunteers and staff have been on the frontline, mitigating the impact of COVID-19 and providing communities with much needed guidance […]Southern New England Woman of Impact Winner Announced – Sammi Fagan
We are pleased to announce that Sammi Fagan is the winner of the inaugural Southern New England Woman of Impact campaign. She and her fellow nominees spent 8 weeks raising awareness about women’s heart health, and funds that will make a lasting impact on the health of the Southern New England community. Through Sammi’s efforts, she raised $10,113 and […]The American Heart Association of Southern New England and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island Announced the 2021 Kind Hearts Rhode Island Poster Contest
The American Heart Association, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island and the Rhode Island Healthy Schools Coalition are excited to kick off the 2021 Kind Hearts Rhode Island Poster Contest. The contest invites all students from across Rhode Island in Grades K-5 to design a poster that demonstrates how have been kind to their hearts and others […]EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator™ Faith-Based Workshop Highlights Powerful Partnerships, Kicks-Off Grant Application Period
The power of partnerships built on trust, dignity and respect was a key theme during March 17th’s EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator™ Faith-Based Workshop Zoom webinar, hosted by the American Heart Association (AHA), Eastern States region. “When you see value in people, it affirms that value that is in you,” said Dr. Abraham […]Heart survivor lives fierce, joins AHA Heart Walk Celebration
By Jenn Fredette, Guest Blogger “You have 5 years left to live if we don’t do the surgery” I remember those words being said like they were just said to me yesterday. Facing that reality at the age of 32 is terrifying and in that moment, life as I knew it had stopped. My life would be forever changed. The plans I had made for my future were forever […]The American Heart Association Launches Funding Initiative Aimed at Supporting Communities through Local Faith Institutions
Faith-based organizations and places of worship have played an important role during the COVID-19 crisis in our country. These organizations and their volunteers and staff have been on the frontline, mitigating the impact of COVID-19 and providing communities with much needed guidance and support. That is why the American Heart Association’s Eastern […]Boston Globe interviews local American Heart Association grant recipient
A social entrepreneur from Rhode Island who was the top finalist in a recent American Heart Association grant competition was profiled in The Boston Globe this week. Abigail Kohler is the co-founder and chief executive of ResusciTech, a Providence-based startup that developed an app to help train and certify users in CPR and first aid. Kohler was […]Maine-Based Sea Bags Supports Heart and Brain Health through American Heart Association’s Life Is Why Campaign
Sea Bags is joining the fight against heart disease and stroke by supporting the American Heart Association – the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all. Sea Bags will provide customers the opportunity to support the American Heart Association’s fundraising campaign, Life Is Why™, by donating 20% of […]Advocacy in Action Kicking off for the 2021 Legislative Session in Rhode Island
The Southern New England American Heart Association is working relentlessly throughout Rhode Island for longer, healthier lives throughout our region As we turn the page on 2020 and welcome the New Year, the American Heart Association of Southern New England will be working with elected officials to prioritize the overall health and wellbeing of Rhode […]New England Patriots and NFL PLAY 60 keep kids active as COVID-19 cases continue to spike
The American Heart Association and NFL, in collaboration with the New England Patriots, are excited to debut the first-ever NFL PLAY 60 library, which features kid-friendly exercises to help kids to get their recommended 60-minutes of daily physical activity. Amidst the rising number of COVID-19 cases, schools and organized sports have begun to […]Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer of FM Global to Take a Stand Against Women’s No. 1 Killer: Heart Disease
The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign empowers women to be in control of their heart health at every age The American Heart Association, announced Deanna Fidler, Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer of FM Global, as 2021 Southern New England Go Red for Women Digital Luncheon Chair to support the fight to end heart […]Southern New England American Heart Association Board Chair Shares Salmon Recipe for Healthy Meal Prep at Home
Holiday foods and healthy eating don’t always go hand in hand. But even amid the festivities, it’s possible to stick to a nutritious path with a few simple strategies. Nourish yourself, your family, and your community by learning how to shop, cook and eat smarter! Southern New England American Heart Association Board of Directors Chair, […]Advocacy in Action throughout Southern New England
The Southern New England American Heart Association is working relentlessly throughout Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts, for longer, healthier lives throughout our region In Rhode Island, we are still waiting General Assembly action on the current year’s budget and hope that our priorities will be included. In the meantime, your […]Southern New England companies and volunteers honored by Eastern States region of the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is honored five local volunteers and organizations for their work to help create a world of longer, healthier lives. The Eastern States Volunteer Awards recognize companies and volunteers across the 13 states of the Eastern Region of the American Heart Association in several categories. Winners from the Southern New […]Southern New England American Heart Association Board Chair Shares Favorite Recipes this Eat Smart Month
Nourish yourself, your family, and your community by learning how to shop, cook and eat smarter! Southern New England American Heart Association Board of Directors Chair, Renee Aloisio, shares her favorite AHA heart healthy recipes! Greetings to All! Did you know that November is Eat Smart Month? With the holiday season quickly approaching, it’s a […]AHA President: The best way forward requires bridging disciplines, people, places
The challenges facing our world are many – from timely concerns such as the coronavirus pandemic and the renewed emphasis it has placed on the need to dismantle structural racism to the ongoing challenges of treating and beating the top two killers around the globe: heart disease and stroke. As president of the American Heart Association, Dr. Mitch […]25 Year Old Stroke Survivor Advocates the Importance of Awareness at Any Age
At 23 years old, Portsmouth local, Kristin Walker, survived a stroke. This World Stroke Day, Kristin, now 25 years old bravely shares her story to help spread the importance of stroke awareness, at any age. I typically have a big smile on my Face; but the night of September 8th, 2019 my left side was drooping. I woke up around 3 AM and tried to grab […]American Heart Association and Delta Dental Ask Rhode Islanders to Rethink Your Drink
We won’t sugarcoat it: sugary drinks like energy drinks, pop and fruit drinks have been linked to heart disease and other chronic illnesses. But with a few substitutions, Rhode Island families can dump the sugar and improve their health. Sugary drinks are Americans’ primary source of added sugar. The next-largest sources of added sugars in […]Luca + Danni supports life-saving mission in Southern New England through American Heart Association’s Life Is Why We Give™ campaign
Every 40 seconds, someone in America experiences a stroke or a heart attack. The American Heart Association is teaming up with Luca + Danni to change these outcomes through the Life Is Why We Give campaign. Life Is Why We Give inspires consumers to honor their reasons to live healthier, longer lives – by giving. Through this campaign, Luca + Danni […]Improving Health Starts with Building Better Environments throughout Southern New England
Written by Guest Blog Author, Victoria Strang, Community Impact Director for the Southern New England American Heart Association We know that being active is one of the biggest drivers to leading a healthier life and diminishing your chances of developing heart disease. Unfortunately, many low-income communities in our region struggle to be active […]American Heart Association and Blue Cross & Blue Shield of RI Announce Winners of 2020 Get Healthy RI Postcard Contest
Six Young Rhode Islander’s Share the Importance of Healthy Living with American Heart Association and Blue Cross & Blue Shield 2020 Get Healthy RI Postcard Contest Providence, July 30th, 2020 — The American Heart Association and Blue Cross & Blue Shield of RI are excited to announce the winners of the 2020 Get Healthy RI Postcard Contest. […]American Heart Association names new president of Southern New England Board of Directors
The American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, is pleased to announce that Robert H. Schwengel, MD, FACC of Southcoast Health, has been appointed President of the Association’s Board of Directors in Southern New England. Serving for several […]Southern New England American Heart Association Calls for 2021 Heart2Heart Storytellers
The American Heart Association of Southern New England (AHA) is calling on women across Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts to share their stories of surviving heart disease or stroke for their annual Heart2Heart campaign. Several survivors will be selected to locally represent the Go Red for Women campaign, which aims to raise awareness of the […]The AHA Launches 2nd Webinar in a Series Discussing Impact of COVID-19 on Communities of Color
Long before the pandemic, systemic challenges have contributed to disparities that impede some people from living long, healthy lives. Your ZIP code should not determine how long you live, but it does. Social factors, which are shaped by the distribution of money, power, and resources, as well as immigration status, occupation, and language preference, […]ICYMI: Eastern States Launched a Webinar Series on the Impact of COVID-19 on Communities of Color
On May 15, the Eastern States Community Impact team launched the first webinar of a series designed to discuss the impact of COVID-19 in communities of color. The webinar was offered to health equity leaders nationwide and was attended by approximately 1,035 participants. During the webinar, implications of COVID-19 from the perspective of economics, […]2020 Southern New England & South Coast Virtual Heart Walk Shares How You Can Join this Sunday!
We’re looking forward to seeing your healthy at-home experience to celebrate the work of the American Heart Association and your commitment to better health. While we won’t physically see you on Sunday, May 31st, we want to see and hear your passion socially through your healthy at-home experience. Don’t forget to head over to the Facebook Event […]Bryant University Physician Assistant Program, Class of 2022 Shares How They Are Staying Healthy At Home Preparing for the 2020 VIRTUAL #SNEHeartWalk
With the recent coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic keeping more Americans at home, the Bryant University Physician Assistant Program Class of 2022 has taken their pledge to keep their hearts and minds healthy during these stressful times. As part of their fundraising efforts for the 2020 Southern New England & South Coast Heart Walk the students […]The AHA Convenes Health Equity Leaders to Discuss Impact of COVID-19 on Communities of Color
Long before the coronavirus impacted how we live, work, and play, systemic challenges contributed to disparities that impede some people from living long, healthy lives. Your ZIP code should not determine how long you live, but it does. Social factors, which are shaped by the distribution of money, power, and resources, have been mostly responsible for […]The Southern New England American Heart Association Invites the Community to Help Show Gratitude to the Front-Line Workers Battling COVID-19
Join the Southern New England American Heart Association in showing our gratitude to medical personnel, first responders and essential workers as they work towards keeping our communities healthy and safe. During this challenging time, the Southern New England American Heart Association invites the public to express their gratitude for the front-line […]RI Advocates Bring Fight Against Tobacco and Nicotine Addiction to State House
On February 26, nearly 100 advocates from across Rhode Island descended on the State House to participate in our Tobacco-Free Generation Advocacy Day – an event that the American Heart Association co-hosted with the American Lung Association, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. As part of the day’s […]Southern New England American Heart Association Pleased to Announce 2020 SNE Heart Walk Chair
CEO and Chairman, Landmark Medical Center and The Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island, to serve as 2020 Southern New England Heart Walk Chair PROVIDENCE, RI, March 3rd, 2020 – The American Heart Association (AHA), the largest voluntary health organization fighting heart disease and other cardiovascular diseases, announces Michael R. Souza, […]2020 Southern New England Go Red for Women Luncheon Highlights
More than 700 guests attended the Southern New England Go Red for Women Luncheon at the Rhode Island Convention Center. The event was chaired by Lisa Abbott, Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Community Affairs, for a consecutive year. Emceed by award-winning journalist from WJAR NBC, Alison Bologna, guests were welcomed to the celebration […]Meet the Incredible Women of the Southern New England American Heart Association Heart2Heart Storytellers Class of 2020
The American Heart Association of Southern New England (AHA) is pleased to introduce the Heart2Heart Storytellers Class of 2020. The Heart2Heart Storytellers feature the stories of several local women across Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts, who have experienced heart disease and stroke, and are courageously sharing their journey to help […]Sammi Skates Rhode Island Red
9-year-old Survivor Spreads Heart Awareness on Ice Born with a congenital heart defect, Sammi Fagan spent most of her formative years in and out of the hospital. Fortunately, as she grew bigger, her heart got stronger. Now, she’s paying it forward and raising dollars and awareness so other families don’t face the same struggles her family endured. A […]UPDATE: The American Heart Association and Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island Announce Updates to the 2020 Get Healthy Rhode Island Postcard Contest
2020 Get Healthy RI Contest The American Heart Association, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Rhode Island Foundation and Rhode Island Healthy Schools Coalition are excited to announce a few updates to the 2020 Get Healthy Rhode Island Postcard Contest! March 31st, 2020 UPDATE: The American Heart Association and Blue Cross & Blue […]Group tackles health disparities in northeastern states
A consortium that coordinates the efforts of local and regional cardiovascular disease prevention programs helped states achieve major goals for eliminating health disparities, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2019 in Philadelphia. Researchers implemented the Northeast Health […]Make the Healthy Choice the Easy Choice
Celebrate Eat Smart Month this November with the Southern New England American Heart Association Healthy choices don’t have to be tough! The Southern New England American Heart Association is helping you celebrate this holiday season, by making it easy for you to make small, simple changes that will help you live a longer and healthier life. The AHA’s […]Female Trail blazers Set to Take American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women to Record Breaking Heights
2020 Chairperson and Go Red for Luncheon Keynote Speaker Announced October 9th, 2019- Providence, RI– American Heart Association announced today that two female trail blazers are seeking to break records in Southern New England for the Go Red for Women Campaign. Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Community Affairs for Lifespan […]The Southern New England Heart and Stroke Ball Dazzles Downtown Providence
The Southern New England Heart and Stroke Ball was a night to remember, while raising funds to support the American Heart Association’s mission! The black-tie gala held on September 27th, 2019 and raised $250,000. More than 300 distinguished guests bid, dined and danced to celebrate life at the Graduate (formerly Biltmore) Hotel downtown in Providence. […]The American Heart Association Applauds Rhode Island Governor Raimondo’s Effort to Remove Flavored E-Cigarettes as First Step to Protect Youth
Statement from Megan Tucker, Director of Government Relations, American Heart Association “We applaud Governor Raimondo for her thoughtful and deliberate approach in response to the current epidemic of youth e-cigarette use that is threatening the health of Rhode Island children. We urge the State Department of Health to prepare evidence-based […]- American Heart Association Announces 2019 Southern New England Heart & Stroke Ball Chairman Dr. Ryan McTaggart to lead campaignThe American Heart Association (AHA), the leading voluntary health organization devoted to a world of longer, healthier lives announced today that Ryan McTaggart, M.D., a neurointerventional radiologist at Rhode Island Medical Imaging (RIMI), director of interventional neuroradiology at Rhode Island Hospital and an associate professor of diagnostic […]
- Walkers with Heart Unite for the American Heart Association’s Greater Westerly Heart WalkThe American Heart Association is calling on the community to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. The Greater Westerly Heart Walk will take place on Saturday, September 21st, 2019 at Watch Hill Gazebo in Westerly, RI. The Greater Westerly Heart Walk brings hundreds of walkers together to be Healthy For Good, a movement […]
- Heart2Heart Campaign Calls on Women to Share Stories of Surviving Heart Disease and StrokeThe American Heart Association of Southern New England (AHA) is calling on women across Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts to share their stories of surviving heart disease or stroke for the Heart2Heart campaign. Several survivors will be selected to locally represent the Go Red for Women campaign, which aims to raise awareness of the leading […]
- Ride the Revolution for Inaugural CycleNation Event in ProvidenceGet ready to ride the revolution! The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) is hosting the first-ever CycleNation event in Providence on Tuesday, October 29th from 5 to 7 p.m. at Skyline at Waterplace located at 1 Finance Way in Providence. This high-energy, endorphin pumping, indoor stationary cycling event, chaired by […]
- 5 Road Trip Exercises to Stay Active on VacationSummer is a great time for taking a road trip. But road trips can also mean unhealthy snacks, fast food stops and long periods of sitting still. So, is it possible to stay healthy on the go? With a few tweaks to your packing and planning, any road trip can be more active! Check out these 5 road trip exercises to stay active on the go: Park and walk. […]
- EMPOWERED to Serve Business AcceleratorBlog written by Monique Wilson, Vice President for Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion for the American Heart Association. Got a business idea for improving your community’s health? Imagine using an app to help you recover after a hospital stay. Or one that shows you how to save food destined for a landfill. Every day, clever people are […]
- CPR Awareness Week Highlighted All Year with Diocese of ProvidenceOn a Monday night in December, just three weeks before Christmas, hundreds of people filled McVinney Auditorium in downtown Providence. The famed Vienna Boys Choir was performing. With their angelic voices, seasonal holiday songs and Christmas hymns, the musical ensemble drew a large crowd on December 3rd, 2018. Concert-goers entered the auditorium, […]
- 2019 Rhode Island PE & Me Contest Winners AnnouncedThe American Heart Association, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (@BCBSRI) and the Rhode Island Foundation were happy to sponsor the 2019 Rhode Island PE & Me Contest! The contest invites all students from across Rhode Island in grades K-5 to design a postcard that shows what they love about physical […]
- Exciting Launch of F.A.S.T. Stroke Awareness with Rhode Island Medical Imaging((L) Dr. Mahesh Jayaraman, Neurointerventional Radiologist, Rhode Island Medical Imaging and (R) Siobhain Sullivan, co-executive director, Rhode Island Medical Imaging forming the letter “A” to spell out the F.A.S.T stroke awareness acronym.) Standing five feet tall, three feet wide and bright red, our new stroke awareness F.A.S.T. campaign […]
- After 4 strokes, rare disease and brain surgery, local woman helps othersBy American Heart Association News Lisa Deck survived four strokes and brain surgery to become an advocate for others. When Lisa Deck was chosen as a Go Red for Women national spokeswoman in 2014, she was thrilled to have a larger platform to help raise awareness about heart disease and stroke. She had plenty of personal experience to draw from. […]
- Sipping smarter by cutting back on sugary beverages is the message in ProvidenceMost Americans consume nearly 20 teaspoons of added sugar every day. That’s more than triple the recommended daily limit for women and double for men. The best thing you can drink is water! The Rhode Island Multi Cultural Leadership Committee held a healthy beverage lesson plan on Tuesday, April 30th at the Saint Vincent Church Food Pantry in […]
- Lawyers Have Heart Chair Michael Goldberg shares why he’s walking on June 2ndMichael Goldberg couldn’t have known the day a 17-year-old decided to walk into his neighborhood convenience store and pull a gun on the cashier. The Providence-based attorney also couldn’t have done anything about the security cameras that caught his client on videotape committing the crime. Or the clients friends’ who ratted him out to […]
- Heartfelt devotion sparks Heart Walk Team Abby’s AdventuresWhen Carissa Bram laces up her sneakers for the American Heart Association’s Providence Heart Walk on June 2nd, every step she takes will be to support her baby girl. 17-month-old Abigail was born with hypoplastic left-heart syndrome, a rare congenital heart defect (CHD) in which the left side of the heart is underdeveloped. The aorta and left […]
- New pediatric blood pressure guidelines identify more kids at higher risk of premature heart diseaseHypertension Journal Report Children who were reclassified as having elevated blood pressure under new American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines are more likely to develop high blood pressure, thickening of the heart muscle and other conditions that increase heart disease risk when they reach adulthood, compared with […]
- Female mentors make first STEM Goes Red Event memorable(Clinical Cardiologist and American Heart Association Southern New England Board President Dr. Jennifer Jarbeau and her daughter Madeleine attended the first STEM Goes Red Event in Providence. Below is what Dr. Jarbeau thought of the event, in her own words.) “My daughter and I had the pleasure of attending the inaugural STEM Goes Red event for young […]
- Dedicated volunteer takes Heart Walk role to heartFor a decade, Sue Trinque has been slipping into a ruby-red costume in the shape of a giant heart. The outfit is to raise awareness about heart health at events like the Southern New England Heart Walk. The former fourth-grade teacher has been volunteering with the American Heart Association and is a top walker and team captain of The Mended Hearts. […]
- Rhode Island runner overcomes heart challenges to finish second Boston Marathon(Austin Prario, wearing bib number 23506, completed his second Boston Marathon on April 15, 2019). Twenty-one years ago, Austin Prario’s parents were told when their son was born, he would face limitations. That’s because Austin’s heart was formed with only three chambers, rather than four. The doctor at Boston Children’s Hospital told Austin’s […]
- Adding heart to the mysteries of the universes to exploreKim Arcand, a renowned local scientist who works for NASA, recently spoke at the Southern New England American Heart Association’s first STEM Goes Red Event in Providence, Rhode Island. Here is what she had to say about the experience, in her own words. Recently, I was invited to speak at the Southern New England American Heart […]
- Renowned Radiologist to Chair 2019 SNE Heart and Stroke BallClad in sky-blue scrubs with one eye on the clock inside Rhode Island Hospital’s operating room, Dr. Ryan McTaggart knows time is the enemy when it comes to stroke care. Research shows that for every 30-minute delay in stroke treatment, the likelihood of a good outcome drops by 10 to 15 percent. Stroke is the number one cause of disability and the […]
- Up to $400k in funding from the AHA available for Kids Heart Challenge schoolsDALLAS, April 4, 2019 — To help kick off the American Heart Association’s Move More Month, nine schools are receiving the first round of grants as part of the inaugural Kids Heart Challenge grant program. Recipients plan to use their share of funding for physical activity equipment, water filling stations and improvements for recreation spaces. Through […]
- Move More and Make It CountWith the recent news that even small bouts of exercise lead to significant health benefits, the American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization devoted to a world of longer, healthier lives, is urging adults to move more and make it count where they spend most of their time – at work. “It doesn’t matter whether you get […]
- Stellar Scientist to speak at STEM Goes Red EventStars glittering in the night sky have lengthy careers. Even very large stars have a lifespan of a few million years, while small stars can exist for trillions of years. For scientist Kimberly Kowal Arcand, her love of stars began early and has fueled an extraordinary career. “I’ve loved the stars since I was a little kid. And though I wanted to be an […]
- Sugary drinks may be associated with an increased risk of death from cardiovascular diseasesDALLAS, March 18, 2019 — Frequently drinking sugar-sweetened drinks, such as sodas and sports drinks, was associated with an increased risk of death from cardiovascular diseases and, to a lesser extent, cancers, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation. Among study participants the risk of death rose as people […]
- Volunteering with the Southern New England American Heart AssociationVolunteer Opportunities with the Southern New England American Heart Association To help build awareness and educate the public, as well as raise funds for heart disease and stroke research, the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association host many events in your community throughout the year. Contact us at 401-228-2320 or […]
- 2019 Calendar of Events for Southern New England American Heart AssociationTo help build awareness and educate the public, as well as raise funds for heart disease and stroke research, the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association host many events in your community throughout the year. Contact us at 401-228-2320 or [email protected] at to learn more and get involved! National Wear Red Day® • February 1, 2019 […]
- Award-winning short film director shares her Survivor Story at GRFW Luncheon(Carol Conley, pictured second from right, at the 2019 Southern New England Go Red for Women Luncheon, with some of the Class of 2019 Heart2Heart Storytellers) In 2017, Carol Conley was at lunch with her boss when she lost vision in one of her eyes. She was rushed to the hospital where she was diagnosed with a heart attack and a stroke. This […]
- Check to Change to provide free blood pressure screenings in Southern New EnglandMore than 32% of Rhode Island adults said they had been diagnosed with high blood pressure in 2015 If left untreated, high blood pressure can increase a person’s risk of heart disease and stroke Check to Change is launching this year and is a new one-day event in which the Southern New England American Heart Association and community […]
- Dan Jaehnig shares why he’s involved with the AHA in his own words(NBC 10 Anchor Dan Jaehnig emceeing with NBC 10’s Alison Bologna at the SNE Go Red Luncheon) “It was inspiring to be among a sea of red which symbolized strong healthy women. The luncheon is a chance to put women’s heart health on center stage where we heard how so many lives were saved through awareness and guidance from the […]
- Alison Bologna shares the importance of “Showing Up” in her own words(2019 SNE Go Red for Women Emcee Alison Bologna shares her experience in her own words in this article) I’ve been involved with the Go Red for Women Luncheon for many years, and 2019 didn’t disappoint! Fittingly on Valentine’s Day, more than 700 women (and men, including NBC 10’s Dan Jaehnig!) joined me, with the American Heart Association of […]
- Young sisters battle different types of heart diseaseAmanda Tinney (left) and sister, Kelli Tinney, at the 2018 Go Red for Women luncheon in New Orleans. (Photo courtesy of Jeff Strout Photography) By American Heart Association News Having spent the day at a cousin’s cookout, 25-year-old Kelli Tinney and her 27-year-old sister Amanda went back to their house, turned on the television and flopped […]
- On-screen CPR: Heart-stopping drama doesn’t always reflect realityBy American Heart Association News When we watch movies and TV, we know that people can’t actually fly, zombies aren’t real and animals can’t talk, among other scenarios presented for our entertainment. So when CPR and other heroic measures to revive an unconscious victim pop up on the screen, should we react the same way? […]
- Stories from the heart from the 2019 Heart2Heart StorytellersAt just 12 years old, Jamie Coyle suffered a stroke after scoring a goal during a hockey game. In 2017, Carol Conley was at lunch with her boss when she lost vision in one of her eyes. She was rushed to the hospital where she was diagnosed with a heart attack and a stroke. And in 2009, just three and a half weeks before her wedding, Lynette […]
- Are there health benefits from chocolate?By American Heart Association News Every year, Americans spend $22 billion on chocolate, and it’s a safe bet that Valentine’s Day accounts for a decent percentage of that total. While a heart-shaped box of chocolates may seem like the opposite of healthy, experts say it’s less about the occasional small indulgence and more about […]
- Pregnancy may increase risk of deadliest type of strokeBy American Heart Association News The risk of a type of stroke that causes bleeding in the brain is higher among women during pregnancy and in the weeks following delivery, new research finds. While studies have shown that women have an increased risk for stroke-causing blood clots during pregnancy and the postpartum period, researchers wanted to know […]
- Passport to Heart Health debuts with Lifespan and American Heart AssociationSometimes sticking to resolutions can be an exercise in frustration. Those January vows to lose weight, exercise more and sleep better seem to fade come February. But Lifespan and the American Heart Association are trying to make staying healthy fun with the launch of the “Passport to Heart Health” challenge. The six-month program is available […]
- Stroke Survivor shares moving connection after meeting other StorytellersOn February 14th, 2019, hundreds of women at the Rhode Island Convention Center will be inspired when they hear from a new group of heart and stroke survivors. They will be attending the Go Red for Women Luncheon, which is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year. The American Heart Association’s signature women’s initiative, Go Red for Women, is […]
- Passion and purpose inspire SNE American Heart Association Board Chair(Renee’s story was written by the Southern New England American Heart Association and published in the January 2019 Lincoln Issue of Neighborhood Living Magazine) With her funky purple glasses and red leather jacket, Renee Aloisio stands fashionably forward. She’s a Principal in Citrin Cooperman’s Rhode Island Office, and Practice Leader of the […]
- Alison Bologna to serve as Emcee for 2019 SNE Go Red for Women LuncheonAlison Bologna has been involved with the Southern New England American Heart Association for five years. This year she will once again be serving as the Emcee for the upcoming 2019 Southern New England Go Red for Women Luncheon being held on February 14th at the Rhode Island Convention Center. Alison Bologna is a news anchor for NBC 10 News and […]
- Another day at the office – thanks to an AEDCardiac arrest survivor John Lewis (far right) honors his rescuers. (Photo courtesy of John Lewis) By American Heart Association News On National Wear Red Day in 2018, few people at the Nashville law firm Lewis, Thomason, King, Krieg & Waldrop took notice of the occasion, which calls attention to heart disease being the No. 1 killer of […]
- Taking medicine for a cold? Be mindful of your heart(duckycards, Getty Images) By American Heart Association News Flu has so far infected more than 6 million Americans this season, and winter colds are making their rounds. If you’ve been hit by either, you may be thinking about heading to your local pharmacy to relieve your aches, pains and congestion. But before you do, you need to consider how […]
- Heart warrior embracing change and hope in the New Year2019 is barely underway and Cathleen Newman has committed to a series of powerful changes even before ringing in the New Year. She’s joined a mentoring program at work, signed up to get her MBA, purchased an exercise bike and is on a plant-based diet. Yoga and meditation are also daily staples of Cathleen’s life. Last June Cathleen found herself […]
- Are some breads getting a bad rap?By The American Heart Association This story is part of Eat It or Leave It?, a series that provides a closer look at how certain foods and drinks affect health. There may be no dietary staple more in need of a public relations makeover than bread. Concerns over carbs, sodium and gluten sometime overshadow what can be a simple, tasty way to add […]
- Vaping is an increasing epidemic among teensVaping is becoming an increasing epidemic among teens. In 2018, e-cigarette use nearly doubled in high school students. Vaping is the act of inhaling and exhaling the aerosol, often referred to as vapor, which is produced by an e-cigarette or similar device. The term is used because e-cigarettes do not produce tobacco smoke, but rather an aerosol, […]
- Kick off American Heart Month by celebrating National Wear Red Day® with the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women® MovementThe American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization devoted to a world of longer, healthier lives, together with its Go Red for Women movement, are asking you to ‘wear red and give’ to support Go Red for Women on National Wear Red Day: Friday, February 1, 2019. Why wear red and give? Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, […]
- Co-President & CEO of Pro-Change Behavior Systems, Inc. to serve as Keynote Speaker at upcoming American Heart Association Go Red for Women LuncheonThe American Heart Association announced that Sara S. Johnson, Ph.D., Co-President and CEO of Pro-Change Behavior Systems, Inc. will serve as the Keynote Speak at the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Luncheon, scheduled for Thursday, February 14, 2019 at the Rhode Island Convention Center. “I am honored to join the American Heart […]
- Senior VP of Human Resources and Community Affairs of Lifespan Corporation Chairs American Heart Association Go Red for Women LuncheonPROVIDENCE, RI, – The American Heart Association announced that Lisa Abbott, Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Community Affairs of Lifespan Corporation, will serve as the Chairwoman of the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Luncheon, scheduled for Thursday, February 14, 2019 at the Rhode Island Convention Center. “I am a real […]
- 2018 Heart2Heart Storytellers Look Forward To Meeting Class Of 2019Flying through the air on a trapeze is on the top of Anne Gardner’s to-do list for 2019. The 52-year-old North Smithfield native runs the pharmacy programs for CVS, manages an animal rescue and lives with a congenital heart defect. This year marks the 15th anniversary of the American Heart Association’s launch of the Go Red for Women […]
- Nominations for the Cheryl W. Snead Servant Leadership AwardThe Cheryl W. Snead Servant Leadership Award About Cheryl Watkins Snead Cheryl Watkins Snead was a beloved and successful businesswoman, community leader, mentor, and a compassionate and passionate servant leader. Her dynamic, trailblazing spirit and infectious smile had the innate ability to lift-up those around her while maintaining the ambitious […]
- The pros and cons of weighing yourself every dayBy American Heart Association News This is the year you’ve vowed to lose weight. You step on the scale to mark the starting point toward your goal. Now how often should you hop back on to check your progress? The answer isn’t always so simple. Perhaps every day, perhaps every week, with the qualifier that the scale isn’t the only way […]