Tag: American Heart Association
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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…
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Parsons students jump for joy after fundraising effort
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Students at Parsons Elementary School showed they have heart – both literally and figuratively. For more than 15 years, the school has participated in the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Jump Rope for Heart event, raising awareness of heart-health issues while also promoting the importance of helping others. “We’ve always stressed to kids…
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American Heart Association accepting nominations for ‘Woman of Distinction’ Award
The American Heart Association is accepting nominations for the Twelfth Annual American Heart Association Go Red For Women “Woman of Distinction” Award. This award recognizes and celebrates New Jersey women promoting a healthy lifestyle for or among women, making sustained, unique or extraordinary efforts to improve the community as well as those who support and…
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February is dedicated to raising awareness about heart disease
No matter where you look in February, you’ll see a familiar symbol: a heart. This month, homes and stores everywhere are getting ready for Valentine’s Day with heart-shaped boxes of candy, cards and other items, all decorated with hearts. When we give gifts like these, the hearts represent our love for friends and family. But…
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Heart Walk promotes good health
ALLENTOWN – The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association have announced that Ann Laurie Fratticcioli of Ann Laurie, LLC, Allentown, will serve as chair of the Community Teams Committee for the 2017 Central New Jersey Heart Walk scheduled for Oct. 7 at Arm and Hammer Park, Trenton. The Central New Jersey Heart Walk, locally…
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‘Woman of Distinction’ Award nominees sought
The American Heart Association is currently accepting nominations for its 11th annual Go Red for Women “Woman of Distinction” Award. This award recognizes and celebrates New Jersey women who are promoting a healthy lifestyle among women or making sustained, unique or extraordinary efforts to improve the community. The award also recognizes those who support and advance women’s issues…
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Complete Streets will help Americans stay active
Streets are the great connectors of any community. They don’t just take us from one place to another in our cars, they bring us together on bike rides, jogs and walks. At least, that’s what they’re supposed to do. The opposite is true in many New Jersey neighborhoods — streets are unsafe for people who walk,…
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Local residents credited for their lifesaving efforts
Several Middlesex County individuals and organizations were recently honored at the American Heart Association 2016 New Jersey American Heartsaver Awards for their lifesaving efforts. Anthony Cascio of Monroe accepted an award on behalf of Burlington County, which launched an innovative mobile app in conjunction with Virtua to help save lives within the county. Using location-aware technology,…
