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Yahoo
07-02-2025
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UHS raises awareness for women's heart health
VESTAL, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Across the country, people are wearing red today to draw attention to women's heart health. Friday is National Wear Red Day dedicated to the prevention and treatment of heart disease among women. UHS Faculty and staff held a news conference and turned the UHS main lobby into a sea of red this morning. One speaker, Ms. Kintner, received a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement procedure at UHS, also known as TAVR, and says she no longer feels like there is an elephant sitting on her chest. The Vice President of Development at the American Heart Association, Jami Wood says women are less likely to receive life-saving CPR than men. 'Some people are afraid of hurting a woman when performing CPR or they have a misconception that it's harder to perform on a woman. But we can close that gender gap by getting as many people familiar with CPR as possible. If you see a teen or an adult collapse, one, you're going to call 911 and two, you're going to push hard and fast in the center of the chest until help can arrive,' said Wood. Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women in the U.S. even more than all forms of cancer combined. During the news conference, UHS and the Heart Association donated CPR training kits to local school districts and non-profits. Wood says you can be certified in hands only CPR as early as 9 years old. AmarA*JK presents 'Where Are We Going and Why Am I In This Basket?' Where do your taxes go in Binghamton? UHS raises awareness for women's heart health Manner of death for two Binghamton men declared homicide Hung jury leads to mistrial in Aissa murder case Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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07-02-2025
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National Wear Red Day raises awareness for heart health
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Across the country on Friday, people will be wearing red to join the fight against the leading cause of death in women. Friday is National Wear Red Day to spread awareness that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death of women in America. Security Mutual Life Insurance announced that to celebrate Heart Month throughout February, their building in downtown Binghamton will be shining with the color red. The American Heart Association says nearly 45% of women over age 20 are living with some form of cardiovascular disease. The executive director of the association, Heather Evans, is challenging people to 'know their numbers,' such as blood pressure, cholesterol, and body mass index. 'We hope that each time you see a heart or the color red this month, you think about what you can do for your heart. Make those small changes, get those steps in, change your diet, reach out to someone who's not feeling well and make sure they're taking those steps also,' said Evans. In April, the Heart Association will host its annual Heart Walk, and Security Mutual is encouraging participants to 'spice up your walk' by donating dried herbs and spices that will go to local food pantries. The Heart Association is also challenging every household this month, to make sure that at least one member of the house is CPR certified. You can donate and get involved online by visiting Ithaca man arrested on arson charge after months-long investigation NY HEAT Act reintroduced in the NYS Senate Jury deadlocked after four-day deliberation in Aissa trial National Wear Red Day raises awareness for heart health Broome County AOH hosting Irish historian Davy Holden Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
