American Heart Month

Ashley Global Retail Honors Military and First Responders, Advances Medical Research, and Uplifts Community in “Beyond Home Promise” Initiative

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
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Ashley recently released its 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, which offers consumers and community members insight into how Ashley is practicing its mission through a series of meaningful partnerships.

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  • Ashley recently released its 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, which offers consumers and community members insight into how Ashley is practicing its mission through a series of meaningful partnerships.
  • Ashley has donated more than $229,000 worth of furniture to community organizations throughout the country, directly benefiting families in need, non-profits and housing programs.
  • Ashley donated 14,426 beds to Hope to Dream , a non-profit organization that believes every child should have a bed of their own.
  • Learn more about how Ashley is making a difference through its Beyond Home Promise .

National Fitness Partners Raises a Record-Breaking $35,000 for the American Heart Association

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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CAMP HILL, Pa., March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National Fitness Partners (NFP), a leading Planet Fitness franchise division, today announced that their month-long campaign to benefit the American Heart Association raised $35,000 to help fight heart disease and stroke.

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  • CAMP HILL, Pa., March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National Fitness Partners (NFP), a leading Planet Fitness franchise division, today announced that their month-long campaign to benefit the American Heart Association raised $35,000 to help fight heart disease and stroke.
  • This is the fourth year that National Fitness Partners has raised funds to support the American Heart Association during American Heart Month in February, raising more than $92,000 to date.
  • During the campaign, National Fitness Partners encouraged members at each of their 140 locations to donate to the American Heart Association.
  • “Our team is committed to improving the health and wellness of our communities by helping fight heart disease and stroke, which is why National Fitness Partners raised $35,000 for the American Heart Association this February.

Big Lots supports the American Heart Association's Life is Why campaign as they champion women's heart health

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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For the fourth year in a row, Big Lots has raised funds and awareness for women's heart health through participation in the American Heart Association's Life is Why point-of-sale donation campaign.

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  • For the fourth year in a row, Big Lots has raised funds and awareness for women's heart health through participation in the American Heart Association's Life is Why point-of-sale donation campaign.
  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Now in its fourth year, Big Lots is supporting the work of the American Heart Association, the world's leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, through Life Is Why™.
  • This year, Big Lots customers contributed more than $1 million to the American Heart Association during the campaign, bringing the four-year fundraising total to over $4.1 million.
  • That's why Big Lots and the Big Lots Foundation continue to support the American Heart Association and their work to advance education, awareness and research for women's heart health."

Fifty-Four Percent Of Hypertension Patients Said Remote Patient Monitoring Would Help Them Better Manage Their Disease

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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People at risk are encouraged to be proactive about heart health and learn about the risk factors for high blood pressure.

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  • People at risk are encouraged to be proactive about heart health and learn about the risk factors for high blood pressure.
  • Only about 25% of people with hypertension have their condition under control, according to the Centers for Disease Control1 and the Mayo Clinic lists home monitoring as a key factor in controlling blood pressure.
  • Also in the 2024 Survey, 54% said that an RPM program would help them better manage their blood pressure between doctor visits.
  • We have seen firsthand the positive impact on patient outcomes when our iBloodPressure monitors are used with an RPM program.”

UltraLinQ Launches New Wearable Holter Device with UbiqVue ECG Analysis and Interpretation Software

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, during American Heart Month, UltraLinQ is proud to announce the launch of its new Holter Program with the UbiqVue Holter and ECG Interpretation Software. This innovative biosensor comes with ECG analysis and interpretation software for uploading, interpreting, and managing ECG data and final reports. The Holter device and ECG interpretation software platform are designed to meet the intricate needs of modern cardiology practices, making excellent cardiac care seamless, accessible, and scalable.

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  • LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, during American Heart Month, UltraLinQ is proud to announce the launch of its new Holter Program with the UbiqVue Holter and ECG Interpretation Software.
  • This innovative biosensor comes with ECG analysis and interpretation software for uploading, interpreting, and managing ECG data and final reports.
  • The Holter device and ECG interpretation software platform are designed to meet the intricate needs of modern cardiology practices, making excellent cardiac care seamless, accessible, and scalable.
  • Visit www.ultralinq.com/holter-service to learn more about adding UltraLinQ's Holter devices and advanced interpretation software to your practice or organization.

StopAfib.org and Leading Experts Call for Renewed Efforts to Improve Atrial Fibrillation Patient Care During American Heart Month

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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DALLAS, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- StopAfib.org, joined by a task force of experts representing the nation's leading cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery organizations, is calling for renewed efforts to address health disparities and improve care for people living with atrial fibrillation (also known as AF or afib), an irregular and sometimes rapid heartbeat that can cause life-threatening complications, including stroke and heart failure.1

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  • Task force outlines current health disparities and strategies to advance the patient experience across the continuum of care in newly issued call-to-action report.
  • Recognizing the need for more equitable care, StopAfib.org convened the task force to develop a new call-to-action report, "Addressing Health Equity to Improve Atrial Fibrillation Patient Experiences and Outcomes."
  • For patients with AF, timely and proper care is an essential component of long-term health.
  • The report also aims to empower patients to better understand their condition and play a more active role in their care."

Embrace Heart Health and the Power of Walnuts During American Heart Month

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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FOLSOM, Calif., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A new survey1 from California Walnuts just revealed that only one-fifth of Americans (19%) say they eat enough walnuts to support a diet for heart health. With their exceptional nutritional profile, Americans are missing out on a delicious and easy way to support a healthy heart.

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  • Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S.,2 but research has shown that simple dietary changes can have a significant impact on heart health.
  • In recognition of American Heart Month, California Walnuts encourages Americans to embrace heart health by including walnuts in their daily diet.
  • Over the past three decades, studies have demonstrated the cardiovascular benefits of walnuts, exploring how eating walnuts affects various factors related to heart health such as cholesterol, blood pressure, inflammation and blood vessel function.
  • Visit walnuts.org/american-heart-month for heart-healthy recipe ideas, tips for maintaining freshness and more information about walnuts and heart health.

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivor Dr. LaNysha Adams Launches ME POWER Audiobook, Defying Odds in American Heart Month Celebration

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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Dr. Adams, a 7-time award-winning author, mother of two, and cardiac arrest survivor, draws from her journey to offer a motivational guide to personal growth and fulfillment.

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  • Dr. Adams, a 7-time award-winning author, mother of two, and cardiac arrest survivor, draws from her journey to offer a motivational guide to personal growth and fulfillment.
  • Dr. Adams, who was saved by her husband performing CPR after a cardiac arrest, emphasizes the importance of heart health, especially during the American Heart Association's 100th birthday.
  • "As we celebrate the American Heart Association's centennial, we must focus on health and hope for everyone," says Nancy Brown, American Heart Association CEO.
  • Recent statistics from the American Heart Association indicate that CPR if administered immediately after cardiac arrest, can triple a person's chance of survival.

Blackbaud Raises Awareness for Heart Month Through Ongoing Partnership with the American Heart Association

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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CHARLESTON, S.C., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, today shared ways the company and its employees are recognizing American Heart Month in February through an ongoing partnership with the American Heart Association, the nation's oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke.

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  • CHARLESTON, S.C., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, today shared ways the company and its employees are recognizing American Heart Month in February through an ongoing partnership with the American Heart Association , the nation's oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke.
  • Blackbaud has been an American Heart Association community health sponsor since 2019, supporting the organization's community education, outreach and prevention programs.
  • "By partnering with the American Heart Association for Heart Month, we are helping to instill health and wellness habits that lead to better overall employee wellbeing while also driving impact in our community."
  • As part of its ongoing partnership with the American Heart Association in South Carolina, Blackbaud will sponsor Charleston-based employees to attend a local "Go Red for Women" luncheon in May in support of the cause and to help raise awareness of the disproportionate effects of heart disease on women.

Pacific Dental Services Marks American Heart Month with Expanded Focus on Oral Health Awareness

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Dental Services® (PDS), a leading dental and medical support organization in the U.S., is recognizing American Heart Month throughout February with several initiatives that highlight the growing link between oral health and heart health.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Dental Services® (PDS), a leading dental and medical support organization in the U.S., is recognizing American Heart Month throughout February with several initiatives that highlight the growing link between oral health and heart health.
  • "During American Heart Month our focus is on raising awareness about the importance of maintaining optimal oral health — a key contributor to improved heart health," said Stephen E. Thorne, Founder and CEO of Pacific Dental Services.
  • PDS-supported clinicians regularly educate patients about the link between oral health and overall health — also known as the Mouth-Body Connection® .
  • Throughout American Heart Month, PDS is conducting several initiatives to increase awareness about the connection between oral health and heart health, such as:
    Participating in National Wear Red Day to show support and raise awareness for heart health.