GoRed Raises $80K+ for Heart Health
MED was proud to once again be a Media Sponsor of the American Heart Association's GoRed for Women event, which took place in Sioux Falls on February 3rd. MED's own Steffanie Holtrop, a Circle of Red member, was co-chair of this year's event, which attracted 270 people and raised over $80,000 to support heart health initiatives in the region. This is the 19th year for the GoRed event in Sioux Falls.
On Heart Month, Fargo Police Officer Applauds Essentia Health for Lifesaving Care
February is American Heart Month, and no one knows the importance of cardiovascular health more than West Fargo police officer Tim Brown and the entire West Fargo police force.
MercyOne Experts Share Differences in Heart Disease for Women
6 Things Every Woman Should Know About Heart Health
Heart disease is the nation's leading killer of women. But paying attention to risk factors and living a healthy lifestyle can help keep heart disease at bay.
Cardiovascular Implications of the Covid 19 Virus Challenge Healthcare Professionals & Patients
As the Covid 19 pandemic continues to challenge frontline healthcare professionals, it also poses complications for those in the cardiology patient community. Early studies from Wuhan China show that Covid 19 patients who had previous cardiac injury were at a significantly greater risk of hospital mortality versus those without a preexisting cardiac injury. Another early study found that up to 1 in 5 Covid 19 patients developed significant heart damage, resulting in heart failure or death.
Area Providers Recognized for Heart and Stroke Care
The American Heart Association has recognized several healthcare institutions and one regional ambulance service with quality achievement awards for heart and stroke care.