Tag: American Heart Association
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CentraState recognized by the American Heart Association for workplace health achievement
The results of the American Heart Association 2019 Workplace Health Achievement Index were announced on Oct. 22, and CentraState Medical Center achieved gold-level recognition for taking significant steps to build a culture of health in the workplace. CentraState was recognized for its Employee Wellness Program, introduced in 2005, that focuses on stress management, heart health, nutrition,…
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Saint Peter’s receives achievement award for stroke care
Saint Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence. Saint Peter’s University…
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Hillsborough Middle School staff members and rescue squad earn national recognition
Members of Hillsborough Middle School’s staff and the Hillsborough Rescue Squad were recognized in October for their life-saving efforts. Honored by the American Heart Association 26, individuals and organizations in New Jersey were acknowledged by the group for saving lives, including multiple Hillsborough Township patrons. The individuals recognized from Hillsborough were Regina Kay and Melissa…
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Millstone residents honored for life-saving efforts
Twenty-six individuals and organizations in New Jersey, including two residents of Millstone Township, were recently honored at the American Heart Association 2019 New Jersey Heart and Stroke Heroes Awards for their life-saving efforts. The American Heart Association Heart and Stroke Heroes Awards is held annually to commend individuals, organizations and schools throughout the Garden State…
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We need to take time to take care of ourselves
We honor lots of important people during the month of February, thanks to Black History Month and Presidents Day. Even Valentine’s Day is a chance to tell our loved ones how much we care. But did you know that February is also National Heart Month? Each February, the American Heart Association raises awareness about heart…
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Edison postal employees support National Go Red for Women Day
Administrative employees at the Postal Service’s facility at Kilmer Road in Edison came together on Feb. 1 to support the American Heart Association’s National Go Red For Women Day to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease.
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Raritan Bay Medical Center-Old Bridge supports Go Red for Women
Members of Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center-Old Bridge support American Heart Association’s (AHA) Go Red for Women movement on Feb. 1. Women and men can learn about their risk and the signs and symptoms of heart disease at Raritan Bay’s free Healthy Hearts event from 11 a.m. to noon Feb. 14 in Centennial…
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New Jersey heroes honored for saving lives
Thirty-eight individuals and organizations in New Jersey were recently honored at the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association 2018 New Jersey American Heartsavers and Stroke Heroes Awards for their lifesaving efforts. The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association’s American Heartsavers and Stroke Heroes Awards is held annually to commend individuals, organizations and schools…
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CentraState receives heart failure achievement award
CentraState Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines- Heart Failure Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring heart failure patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines founded in the latest scientific evidence. The goal is speeding recovery and reducing…