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Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Crouse Health, American Heart Association want to protect the health of new moms
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV)–The American Heart Association (AHA) and Crouse Health are teaming up to encourage moms-to-be and new moms to learn their risk factors and manage their medical conditions before, during and after pregnancy. 'Cardiovascular risk factors track from mother to child, regardless of the course of pregnancy,' said Heather Evans, executive director of the American Heart Association, Central New York. 'A healthy pregnancy is best for both mom and baby, which is why we must work to raise awareness and empower women to manage their medical conditions before, during, and after pregnancy, and encourage them to form lasting, trusting relationships with their doctors.' Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of maternal death in the U.S. and leaves women during pregnancy with a higher lifetime risk for themselves and their children. To help prevent this, Crouse Health and the American Heart Association presented new mom kits to the Syracuse Community Health Center. The kits, which will be given to maternity patients at the health center, include healthy items for mom and baby. Courtesy of the American Heart Association. In addition, there is an Infant CPR Anytime® kit so new parents can learn how to perform lifesaving CPR in a cardiac emergency. The kit also contains a home blood pressure monitor for new moms, maternal health information in both English and Spanish, and extra items provided by Crouse Health. According to the AHA, an estimated two out of three pregnancy deaths are preventable. With awareness and education, lives can be saved. Moms-to-be and new moms can safeguard their health and the health of their children by understanding their risk and taking action to improve their health. AHA also says that many factors impact a woman's cardiovascular health during pregnancy, including age, race and ethnicity, hypertension, and weight. Black women and American Indian and Alaska Native women continue to be at significantly higher risk. In addition, pregnancy-related conditions such as pre-eclampsia and gestational diabetes increase the odds of later cardiovascular disease. 'Crouse Health is proud to support our work with the American Heart Association and Syracuse Community Health Center in an important initiative to educate and raise awareness about cardiovascular disease among pregnant women and new mothers,' said Dr. Seth Kronenberg, president and CEO of Crouse Health and Syracuse Heart Walk volunteer chairman. 'This collaboration underscores our unwavering commitment to women's health and cardiac care, as we work together to address this critical community health issue.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WSYR.
Yahoo
30-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
CNY comes together to raise money at the 2025 Syracuse Heart Walk
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Central New Yorkers raised more than $465,000 at the 2025 Syracuse Heart Walk on Sunday, March 30. The Heart Walk is an annual, family-friendly event that brings the community together to support the mission of the American Heart Association: to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. The event's goal is to enhance CPR training accessibility, increase funding for research and save lives. About 2,000 people gathered at the SRC arena for the Heart Walk. The event brought together heart disease and stroke survivors, as well as people from dozens of local companies. 'When companies, communities and individuals come together to support the Heart Walk, they create a ripple effect of positive change,' said Dr. Seth Kronenberg, the president and CEO of Crouse Health and Syracuse Heart Walk volunteer chairman. 'Let's keep moving forward, one step at a time, towards a healthier future for all.' During the event, the American Heart Association also presented Fran Brown, Syracuse University's football coach, with the Paul 'Bear' Bryant Newcomer Coach of the Year Award. The award, which is presented annually, celebrates Bear Bryant's legacy and raises funds for research to eliminate death from cardiovascular disease and stroke. The event was sponsored by Crouse Health, St. Joseph's Health, FamilyCare Medical Group and more. You can visit this link to learn more. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
