Local Experts Break Down the New 2025 High Blood Pressure Guidelines 

On Oct. 7, the Southern New England American Heart Association hosted a powerful conversation that brought the latest science in cardiovascular care directly to our community.  Local medical experts Edward McGookin, MD, chief of primary care for Brown University Health and Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care, and Martha Kole-White, MD, assistant professor of obstetrics … Read more

New program empowers Upper Valley residents to control high blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke 

American Heart Association provides blood pressure equipment to several public libraries in Vermont and New Hampshire  They’ve always been a resource center for the community, and a new program in the Upper Valley is letting libraries add one more important asset to their lending opportunities: blood pressure cuffs.    High blood pressure is often referred to … Read more

DiSanto Priest & Co takes cardiovascular disease to heart

Firm partners with American Heart Association’s year-round campaign to improve health in Southern New England PROVIDENCE, MARCH 4, 2025 — For more than 100 years, the American Heart Association has committed to advancing health and hope for everyone, everywhere. Through Heart of Southern New England Heart Ball campaign, DiSanto Priest & Co has volunteered to … Read more

After surviving a heart attack, Donnese made it her mission to run another 5k

Donnese Tyler running the Lawyers Have Heart 5k in Washington, DC.

October 5, 2022 was a typical day for Donnese Tyler – packed with business appointments, personal obligations and the Mother’s Club meeting at her sons’ high school. Little did she know that night her life would change forever. At the end of the meeting, Donnese felt pressure and pain in her chest and suddenly became … Read more

GPW Health Center improves hypertension control through a self-monitoring blood pressure initiative

High blood pressure remains a leading cause of cardiovascular disease and stroke, impacting over 121 million U.S. adults. In the Greater Washington Region, nearly 25% of adults have high blood pressure, and many do not have it under control. Since 2020, Greater Prince William Community Health Center (GPW Health Center) has worked alongside the American … Read more

Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing addresses hypertension through a blood pressure equipment loaner program

Man checking his blood pressure at home

High blood pressure (BP) remains a leading cause of cardiovascular disease, impacting nearly half of U.S. adults, and many people with hypertension do not have it under control. Together with the Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH), the Greater Washington Region of the American Heart Association established a systematic community-based BP screening and referral program, … Read more

Hundreds of Hampton Roads women benefit from American Heart Association blood pressure loaner program

High blood pressure is among the many risks that contribute to cardiovascular disease and stroke. According to the American Heart Association, women represent almost 52% of deaths from high blood pressure. As a risk that continues to aid in the expansion of kidney failure, eye damage and more, it is especially important for women to … Read more