Issue:
Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention
Meet Erin E. Herring
November 18, 1998 was the day Erin E. Herring started on her journey into the world of physicians, hospitals and fear; that was the day her son Gavin was born.
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CT Tobacco 21 Bill Faces Finance Showdown
CT Tobacco 21 Bill Faces Next Hurdle.
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Stacy Quinn, Belleville
After a close call with stroke, Stacy is a committed American Stroke Association volunteer and advocate!
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Dr. Steven Fera, Rhode Island
Dr. Fera recently testified at the State House on the American Heart Association's "Healthy Beverage Act" proposal.
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Share Your Story
As we grow up, we look up to those that lead by example. They overcome insurmountable obstacles to achieve their hopes, their dreams, their goals. They give us hope when we need it most, and inspire us to do more.
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Shelly Afthim, Survivor, Staff and Advocate
Meet Shelly Afthim, Southern Maine Heart Walk Director, Survivor and Fierce Advocate.
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Healthy Should Be the Default , Not Unhealthy
Pediatrician says just talking about healthy eating isn't cutting it.
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Janet Wronski, Massachusetts
Meet Stroke Survivor Janet Wronski.
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Joan Helfman, New Jersey
Meet Joan, chair of the Northern NJ Board of Directors and an active You're the Cure advocate! #lifeiswhynj
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Laurie Stephenson, Rhode Island
RI Advocacy Committee Vice Chair Laurie Stephenson has a passion for advocacy!
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