Tag: American Heart Association
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HEALTH MATTERS 2/4: Catching High Blood Pressure Early
By Benita Philip, DO Nearly half of all adults in the United States suffer from hypertension or high blood pressure, according to the American Heart Association, but many are unaware that they have the condition. Unfortunately, being unaware does not make the condition any less of a health risk. The American Heart Association and American…
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County Corner: February is American Heart Month
February is dedicated to bringing awareness to the causes of heart disease, stroke and cardiovascular disease, and how to live a healthier lifestyle. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is “the leading cause of death for men, women and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the…
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Health Matters 2/26: Heart Health By the Numbers
By Muhammad Azam, M.D. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, claiming more than 600,000 lives each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Often, heart disease develops silently as plaque builds up in the arteries over time, causing them to narrow and reduce blood flow to…
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County Corner: American Heart Month
February is designated as American Heart Month to raise awareness of heart disease and stroke – the leading causes of death in the United States. More than 600,000 Americans die of heart disease each year, including people of all ages, genders, and races. Some of the main causes of heart disease are high cholesterol, high…
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RWJBarnabas Health facilities recognized with Get With The Guidelines awards for treatment of stroke and heart failure patients
RWJBarnabas Health announced several of its facilities have been recognized by The American Heart Association (AHA)/American Stroke Association for cardiac and stroke care earning a spot on the 2020 Get With The Guidelines awards list in the stroke, heart failure and resuscitation categories. The awards recognize each hospitals’ commitment to ensuring stroke and heart…
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JFK Medical Center EMS receives award for treating heart attack patients
EDISON – Hackensack Meridian JFK Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Plus Award for the sixth consecutive year for implementing quality improvement measures to treat patients who experience severe heart attacks. The American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline initiative provides tools, training and other resources to support heart attack care…
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American Heart Association Virtual Shoreline Heart Walk will raise funds for cardiovascular research
RWJBarnabas Health will partner with the American Heart Association again this year to raise awareness and funds for lifesaving cardiovascular research. Bill Arnold, MHA, president of the RWJBarnabas Health (RWJBH) Southern Region, will serve as chair for the American Heart Association Virtual Shoreline Heart Walk taking place this fall. This year’s goal is to…
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Capital Health launches ‘Don’t Die of Doubt’ campaign
As COVID-19 cases continue to increase and strain emergency departments nationwide, a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) suggests emergency room visits in April were down 42% compared to the same period last year, according to information provided by Capital Health. Heart attacks and strokes have not…
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Seniors ‘Go Red’ in Old Bridge to recognize American Heart Month
OLD BRIDGE – It was a sea of red at Silver Linings of Old Bridge as members recognized February as “Go Red for Women Month” designated by the American Heart Association. On the first Friday of every February, which is designated as American Heart Month, the nation comes together, igniting a wave of red from…