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29 Sep 2014 | Melissa Brown

Malenda McCalister, Kentucky

On October 2008, at just 30- years-old, Malenda McCalister's life changed forever as she collapsed on the living room floor after giving birth to her son just 10 days earlier.

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6 Feb 2014

Ohio Legislators Go Red!

As part of American Heart Month, the first Friday of February is designated Wear Red Day. It is a chance to raise awareness on the risk of heart disease. In fact, heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women...

5 Feb 2014

Ohio Legislators Go Red Again!

As part of American Heart Month, the first Friday of February is designated Wear Red Day. It is a chance to raise awareness on the risk of heart disease. In fact, heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women...

4 Feb 2014

February is American Heart Month

February is American Heart Month and February 7th is National Wear Red Day! Heart Disease is the No.1 killer of women and is more deadly than all forms of cancer. It's time to take a stand against heart disease in...

13 Jan 2014

Heart Month this February!!

February is American Heart Month and February 7th is National Wear Red Day and, although it’s wonderful to see so many people supporting heart-health awareness this month, it’s important to remember that the battle against heart disease is fought year-round.How...

9 Sep 2013

Kentucky's Debbie Rogers is headed to DC. Will you 'be there' with her?

I knew my chances of having heart disease were increased because of family history and high cholesterol. After being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, I sought a cardiologist for heart issues related to RA. After routine test, he confirmed three blockages...

1 Aug 2013

Cathy Seitz, Pennsylvania

On January ‎4‎th, ‎1994‎, I suffered from a heart attack‎. ‎I was only ‎33 ‎years old‎. ‎My youngest child was born three months earlier‎. ‎I was holding him ‎and feeding him a bottle when I felt shortness of breath and a little chest discomfort‎. ‎Then my arm started to ache. I thought he was getting ‎heavy, so I finished feeding him and laid him down‎. ‎And that is how my story begins‎.

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1 Jul 2013 | Kimberly Leo

Kim Leo, Pennsylvania

A little over ten months ago, I suffered a massive heart attack. It was one week to the day of my 47th birthday, one that I almost didn’t have the chance to celebrate. Other than taking medication for hypertension, I was considered to be in great health. My daily routine included at least 30 minutes of cardio activity. I ate a very healthy diet and was a non-smoker.

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16 May 2013

Women Smoking while Pregnant! Do you know where Kentucky ranks?

As we continue to think about the wellbeing of women during National Women’s Health week, smoking rates among females comes to mind. It may surprise you to learn that smoking increases the risk of heart disease and stroke by 2 to...

16 May 2013

Women Smoking while Pregnant! Do you know where Pennsylvania ranks?

As we continue to think about the wellbeing of women during National Women’s Health week, smoking rates among females comes to mind. It may surprise you to learn that smoking increases the risk of heart disease and stroke by 2 to...

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