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Associated Press
08-05-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
TIME names Nancy Brown to list of the most influential people in global health
( NewMediaWire ) - May 08, 2025 - DALLAS — Nancy Brown, Chief Executive Officer of the American Heart Association, has been named to TIME's 2025 TIME100 Health, a list recognizing the 100 most influential individuals in health. The full list and related tributes appear in the May 26, 2025 issue of TIME, available on newsstands on Friday, May 16, and now at The list highlights the impact, innovation and achievement of the world's most influential individuals in health. Leaders were selected by TIME based on their dedication to creating tangible, credible change for a healthier population. 'It's a tremendous honor to receive this recognition from TIME and to be mentioned alongside innovators also working to change the future of health in communities around the world,' said Brown. 'This recognition is a tribute to our dedicated volunteers, patients, supporters and staff who champion the American Heart Association's lifesaving work—advancing health and hope for everyone, everywhere.' Brown has served as CEO of the Association since 2008. Under her leadership, the organization has become a global force transforming the way the world understands, treats and prevents heart disease and stroke, the No.1 and No. 2 causes of death worldwide. A relentless advocate for patients, families and caregivers, Brown has accelerated the Association's lifesaving research, science and innovation to empower people to live longer, healthier lives. To help address the historic and pervasive lack of investment in women's health, Brown built on the Association's groundbreaking Go Red for Women (R) movement by launching a $75 million Go Red for Women Venture Fund (R). The fund supports companies that are translating evidence-based science into products and services that drive better heart and brain health outcomes for women. She is also the driving force behind the Association's Nation of Lifesavers (TM) movement, which aims to double survival rates from sudden cardiac arrest by 2030 as well as other vital initiatives like Health Care by Food (TM)—all designed to meet people where they are. 'Nancy is a visionary leader who forges powerful relationships to tackle some of healthcare's biggest challenges by inspiring and mobilizing others to act with urgency,' said Marsha Jones, American Heart Association volunteer board chair and a retired executive from The PNC Financial Services Group. 'With the Association's second century underway, her leadership remains invaluable as we empower people to live their healthiest lives.' ### About the American Heart Association The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities, the organization has been a leading source of health information for more than one hundred years. Supported by more than 35 million volunteers globally, we fund groundbreaking research, advocate for the public's health, and provide critical resources to save and improve lives affected by cardiovascular disease and stroke. By driving breakthroughs and implementing proven solutions in science, policy, and care, we work tirelessly to advance health and transform lives every day. Connect with us on on Facebook and X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1. For Media Inquiries: 214-706-1173 Liz Bonet: [email protected] For Public Inquiries: 1-800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721) and
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Pea Ridge resident inspires new legislative change
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/FOX24) — After a near-death experience, Kennedy Allison, is now the inspiration behind a new law in the state of Arkansas. The law, now Act 352, requires all schools to provide a cardiac emergency response plan, plus the addition of automatic external defibrillators (AEDs). The law will go into effect starting in the 2025-26 school year. In 2019, Allison was just a freshman at Pea Ridge when she suddenly collapsed on her classroom floor and entered cardiac arrest. A plan was already put in place by the school district that allowed for faculty members to step in to revive her while they waited for the paramedics to arrive. Kennedy's mother, Jennifer Allison, said if not for the readiness of the staff on hand, her daughter may not be with us today. 'They all knew someone had something heart-related based on how they had handled the situation. The school went on complete lockdown when they called for the aide. No one transferred classrooms. They executed everything as they had planned and as they prepared every year, and their professional development time in August. So, I'm so grateful for that,' Jennifer Allison said. Washington County Judge Deakins expresses concerns over law library use of funds After her incident, Kennedy was awarded the 2019 American Heart Association's Go Red for Women, which is given to someone who has overcome a cardiovascular incident. Kennedy and Jennifer Allison were both invited to Little Rock to work side by side with legislators to produce the new bill. They were even present when Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed the bill into law. 'They were starting this work, the person here asked, could she share our contact information with their Little Rock affiliate because they would really like to use Kennedy's story in support of this legislation,' Jennifer Allison said. 'So, from that point forward, there was a lady down there who reached out, and we stayed connected over the past. I would say, I don't know, six months or so.' Now a junior at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, Kennedy plans on going into the educational field. She said that her experience would help educate the public, and she could potentially lend a helping hand to someone who may need the same lifesaving support. 'Now to have that plan in place just so like anybody like at my school that like I teach at later after I graduate or like students, faculty, someone visiting like they can be saved if something like that happens and it's already in place and everybody knows what's going to happen,' Kennedy Allison said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
A Cardiologist Answers Your Burning Heart Health Questions
Body and Soul readers stuffed our inbox with questions about heart health, and we're bringing you answers from a trusted expert. We've invited a cardiologist from the American Heart Association to tell all, and she's discussing everything from cholesterol to calcium scans. Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum has practiced cardiology for the past 20 years, leading several heart-health programs throughout New York City. She's also written a book about how women can protect themselves from cardiovascular disease, founded the wellness program Heart-Tech Health, and is a spokesperson for the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women campaign. Here's her well-researched advice. Dr. Steinbaum: Men typically describe it feeling like an elephant sitting on their chest, with symptoms like sweating and pain that radiates down the left arm. Women, however, have more subtle symptoms. They do often experience chest pressure and pain, but they also get shortness of breath, along with jaw pain, back pain, nausea, flu-like symptoms, and even sleep disorders. As women go through menopause and their estrogen decreases, the way they metabolize lipids changes. Often that results in an increase in LDL cholesterol. Hormone replacement can help, but typically there's a more profound effect if the treatment is administered transdermally rather than orally. First and foremost, 'knowing your numbers,' which means getting an assessment of your cardiovascular risk, is the most critical step. This includes tracking your blood pressure, body mass index, fasting blood sugar, and total cholesterol. For those who are at intermediate risk or with a strong family history, a coronary artery calcium scan, which looks for calcified plaque in the arteries, can help determine the best preventive strategies. A calcium score is recommended for those people who have multiple risk factors — like high blood pressure or cholesterol — or a strong family history and have no symptoms or have no evidence of coronary artery disease. The coronary artery calcium (CAC) score can help guide how aggressively to treat the cholesterol and what lifestyle interventions to consider. A score of up to 100 is considered mild, with greater than 100 being at moderate risk, and a score over 400 placing someone at high risk. Several lifestyle changes can help reduce cholesterol, like becoming more active, eating healthier, managing your stress, getting an adequate amount of sleep, maintaining a healthy weight, lowering your alcohol consumption, and not smoking. When it comes to diet, focus on increasing your fiber intake and eating more vegetables and less sugar. Also, swapping saturated fats (animal fats) for healthy fats such as omega-3 fatty acids (like those found in fish, olive oil, flax seeds, nuts, and avocado) can have a significant impact. For exercise, the best cardioprotective regimen is five days a week of moderate intensity training for 30 minutes, and two days of strength training. Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is a genetic marker that's not affected by diet or exercise. It leads to an increase in clotting and the development of plaque formation in the arteries. For those with elevated Lp(a), early screening for coronary artery disease is recommended. Although there's no direct treatment that's currently available, lowering your cholesterol through a healthy diet, regular exercise, and medications like statins, is considered first-line therapy. Too much of a calcium supplement is not good and can lead to calcium in the arteries. Taking one that's 1,200 mg per day, along with vitamin D and magnesium to ensure absorption, should benefit for osteoporosis prevention and be safe. The information provided in this article isn't intended as medical advice, and shouldn't replace professional medical treatment. Consult your doctor with any serious health concerns. The post A Cardiologist Answers Your Burning Heart Health Questions appeared first on Katie Couric Media.
Globe and Mail
17-04-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Gray Promotes Dana Neves to Senior Managing Vice President
ATLANTA, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Media has promoted Dana Neves to Senior Managing Vice President, effective immediately. In her new role, Dana oversees a number of Gray's television markets in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic areas. For the past 7 years, Dana has served as the General Manager of Gray's WFSB (CBS) in Hartford, Connecticut, and has led its Connecticut-focused broadcast sports network The Wax since its launch last year. Gray will soon begin a search for Dana's successor. Dana began at WFSB as an intern. Over the years, she rose through the ranks with distinction, serving as News Director, Regional News Director, General Manager, and Senior Vice President for Meredith Corporation. She also had national responsibility for labor relations for Meredith's print and broadcast facilities in New York City, St. Louis, Kansas City and Saginaw. Following Gray's acquisition of Meredith's Local Media Group, she began to oversee Gray's stations in Connecticut, Maine and Massachusetts as a Regional Vice President while retaining her position as General Manager of WFSB. Recently, Gray named her as Chair of its Innovation Lab. A proud graduate of Elon University, Dana holds a Bachelor of Arts and remains closely connected to her alma mater through her service on the Alumni Board. She actively serves on many nonprofit and civic boards, including The Denise D'Ascenzo Foundation, the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women campaign, and the Connecticut Broadcasters Association. Previously, she contributed her time and leadership to the Connecticut Police Chiefs Foundation, Mark Twain House Museum, Channel 3 Kids Camp, and the State of Connecticut Judicial-Media Committee. About Gray Media: Gray Media, Inc. (NYSE: GTN) is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 37 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 78 markets with the top-rated television station and 99 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station during 2024, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 44 markets. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios. For more information, please visit
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
2025 Go Red for Women luncheon tickets now on sale
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — The American Heart Association Southern Coast is now selling tickets to its annual Go Red for Women luncheon. This year's event is happening on Wednesday, April 23, at the Savannah Country Club on Wilmington Island. The luncheon will bring together community members for: A health & wellness expo Silent auction Fashion show Heart-healthy lunch and speakers. The luncheon raises money to support women's cardiovascular research, education, awareness, and advocacy initiatives. Tickets are available for purchase here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
