Issue:
Quality and Value of Care
Meet CT Super Advocate Leigh Pechillo
Leigh Pechillo brings an extraordinary level of commitment and passion to her work as a volunteer for the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.
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Joan Acevedo, Freehold, NJ
Meet Joan: cardiac arrest survivor and dedicated "You're the Cure" advocate.
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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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Colleen's Story Made A Difference
Advocating to make a difference for others.
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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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Sue Barnard Knows Stroke Won't Wait
Sue Barnard advocates for a strong stroke system of care in NH
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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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Stacy Quinn, Belleville
After a close call with stroke, Stacy is a committed American Stroke Association volunteer and advocate!
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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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