Issue:
Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention
Jason Feid
Jason Feid has been a long American Heart Association volunteer, board member and advocate for over 20 years.
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Christine Rochelle, Wall, NJ
Christine shares her stroke story to educate others about knowing the signs, symptoms and risk factors.
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Restaurant owner supports nutrition standards for kids meals
Tom Murphy says restaurants should act now to prevent unhealthy eating in kids
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Michael Obel-Omia, Rhode Island
Michael is an educator and public speaker who suffered a right ischemic stroke, resulting in aphasia and muscle weakness on his left side in May 2016.
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Colleen's Story Made A Difference
Advocating to make a difference for others.
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Tedy Bruschi
3 Time Super Bowl Champion but the Title that Means the Most, Stroke Survivor!
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Meet New AHA Advocate Geralyn Laut
Trained as a health educator and certified as both a prevention professional and a tobacco treatment specialist, it is not surprising that much of my work over the years has leaned heavily on the age-old adage ... "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure".
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We are inspired by you. Tell us your story.
AHA Maine is looking for stories. Will you share yours?
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Kids Want Healthier Choices
Eight year old wins poster contest showing healthy food options for kids.
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Andy DeLoreto, Rhode Island
Andy recently testified at the State House on the American Heart Association's Tobacco 21 proposal.
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