From Pregnancy To Parenthood: Managing Cardiovascular Risks For New Moms
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of maternal death in the U.S., or more simply put, heart disease is the No. 1 killer of new moms.
Impacting Undertreatment Of Aortic Stenosis
Aortic stenosis (AS) is one of the most common and serious heart valve disease problems.
Great Plains Health, North Platte Fire Department Demonstrate Commitment To Cardiac Arrest Care
Great Plains Health and the North Platte Fire Department Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are pleased to share that combined efforts to provide timely, quality care to cardiac arrest patients is improving patient outcomes in the North Platte region, exceeding national benchmarks.
Take Steps Towards A Longer, Healthier Life On National Walking Day
Physical activity is one of the best ways to improve overall health and manage stress, yet one in four U.S. adults are sedentary for more than eight hours each day, which can have negative consequences on physical and mental health.
New Stroke Rehabilitation Certification To Help Improve Care At Skilled Nursing Facilities
Stroke is a leading cause of serious long-term disability in the U.S. and approximately 795,000 people each year experience a new or recurrent stroke, according to the American Heart Association’s 2023 statistical update.
The American Heart Association Hosts Another Successful Go Red For Women Event In Sioux Falls
Some 450 people, including MED's own Steffranie Liston-Holtrop and healthcare providers from around the region, dressed in red for the annual Sioux Falls’s Go Red for Women event on Friday evening.
More Than Half Of U.S. Adults Don’t Know Heart Disease Is Leading Cause Of Death, Despite 100-Year Reign
More than half of people in the U.S. (51%) do not know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the country, according to a recent Harris Poll survey conducted on behalf of the American Heart Association in November 2023.
Recent Scientific Studies Offer Insight Into Heart And Stroke Health
The American Heart Association summarizes new, key findings from its annual scientific meetings that could help people with cardiovascular disease.
Lexington Regional Health Center Earns Award For Commitment To Improving Rural Care For Coronary Artery Disease
For efforts to optimize acute cardiac care and eliminate rural health care outcome disparities, Lexington Regional Health Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Rural Recognition Bronze award for ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).
Helmsley Grants Nearly $16m To Establish AHA Center For Telehealth
The Helmsley Charitable Trust has granted nearly $16 million to help the American Heart Association (AHA) create the AHA Center for Telehealth, establishing a consortium of gold-standard telehealth education and resources.
Lexington Regional Health Center Nationally Recognized For Its Commitment To Quality Care For Heart Attacks
Lexington Regional Health Center has received American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® STEMI Referring Center Bronze recognition for its commitment to ensuring science-based
Monument Health Rapid City Hospital Recognized For High-Quality AFib Care
Monument Health Rapid City Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - AFib GOLD quality achievement award for its commitment to managing atrial fibrillation (AFib), ultimately helping to reduce patients’ stroke risk.
Essentia Health To Offer American Heart Association Life Support, CPR Classes
Essentia Health is excited to begin offering American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) and Heartsaver CPR courses to the community.
Sanford Health Nationally Recognized For Its Commitment To Providing High-Quality Stroke Care
Sanford Health has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the best treatment.
Sanford Fargo Is Nationally Recognized For Its Commitment To Providing High-Quality Stroke Care
Sanford Medical Center Fargo has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines Gold Plus stroke quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.
CHI Health Good Samaritan And St. Francis Recognized For Quality Stroke Care
CHI Health Good Samaritan and CHI Health St. Francis, the region’s designated Primary Stroke Centers, have once again received the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus achievement award.
Lifesaving Find Highlights Importance Of Preventive Care For One Essentia Health Patient
Long-time Fargo resident and devoted Fargo Moorhead RedHawks fan, Morgan Almer, visited the Essentia Health-Moorhead Clinic in March for his annual physical.
American Heart Association Launches Telehealth Certification
The American Heart Association has launched a telehealth certification program aimed at standardizing training for healthcare providers, increasing skills and competencies, and improving patient outcomes.
Columbus Community Hospital Receives Awards For Stroke Care
One of the nation's top voluntary health organizations has recognized Columbus Community Hospital's commitment to providing the very best in stroke care.
CHI Health St. Elizabeth Nationally Recognized For Improving Cardiac Arrest Survival Rates
CHI Health St .Elizabeth has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® Resuscitation Gold quality achievement award for its commitment to treating in-hospital cardiac arrest, ultimately helping to improve survival rates.