By Karen Stokes National Wear Red Day is Friday, Feb. 7. The American Heart Association is asking you to support the Go Red for Women® movement by wearing Red and encouraging others to participate … [Read more...]
Insights Into Detection, Risk Factors, and Prevention of Atrial Fibrillation
By Karen Stokes September marks National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month. Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) is a quivering or irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure … [Read more...]
Black Adults Living in Redlined Communities Face Elevated Heart Failure Risk, Study Finds
By Karen Stokes New findings from research suggest that Black adults living in communities historically affected by redlining could have a greater susceptibility to heart failure compared to … [Read more...]
American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Luncheon
By Dan Truttschel Milwaukee American Heart Association Marketing Communications Director It was more than a decade ago when Pastor Veloris Mann knew something wasn’t right with her … [Read more...]
Tips for Staying Heart-Healthy All Summer Long
By Dr. Eben Eno Cardiologist, cares for patients at Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital Ozaukee and Milwaukee campuses This summer, we’re all looking forward to getting outdoors, enjoying … [Read more...]
Local Mother and Son With Same Rare Congenital Heart Defect Share Story
By Nyesha Stone When Aida Green was born, the technology wasn’t available to detect her heart issues while she was still in her mother’s belly. As an infant, Green had trouble eating or being … [Read more...]
African American Heart Health Is Vital
By Dr. Anisa Shomo NNPA Newswire Contributor Last month, February 2019, was not only Black History Month, it was also Heart Health Awareness Month per the American Heart Association. Heart … [Read more...]
WomenHeart Celebrates Heart Disease Heroes, Survivors
By Lauren Poteat (NNPA Newswire Contributor) In the battle to save the lives of our mothers, daughters and sisters, WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease is one of … [Read more...]
“Be Of Good Heart” Plans to Screen for Chronic Diseases
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz It’s easy to focus on the emotional side of one’s heart health, but Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s hospital wants to make sure Milwaukee residents recognize their physical … [Read more...]
Go Red For Women™ Campaign features Milwaukee woman
Kimberly Montgomery chosen to spread awareness of heart disease and stroke By Lynda L. Jones Each year the American Heart Association seeks out women from across the nation to act as the faces … [Read more...]