Heart Disease and Stroke

October 29th is World Stroke Day, and its main purpose is to highlight the serious and deadly impact it can have, and how to prevent a stroke.

The American Heart Association has joined with UHS in raising awareness through a new message statement “Don’t Die of Doubt” that encourages people to react quickly to the warning signs.

The current opioid epidemic is believed to be linked to heart disease including infective endocarditis.

The American Heart Association is holding its 5th Annnual Regional Executive Wellness Summit on Wednesday, June 12.

The 34th Annual Heart Cup is coming up this Saturday at 4:30 when the Binghamton Police faceoff against the Binghamton Firefighters to benefit the American Heart Association.

Over 2,000 walkers took part in today's Southern Tier Heart Walk on campus at SUNY Broome. Over $265,000 was raised to help in the fight against heart disease and stroke.

The 29th Annual Southern Tier Heart Walk is set for this Sunday, April 8th on campus at SUNY Broome.  Organized by the Southern Tier Chapter of the American Heart Association the walk raises money to help in the fight against heart disease and stroke...

The month of May is recognized as National Stroke Month.  The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association are urging people around New York and Pennsylvania as well as the entire United States to work together to try and reduce potential causes of stroke and to recognize symptoms of stroke...

The 28th Annual Heart Walk to benefit the American Heart Association was held today (Sunday) at SUNY Broome.  Over $245,000 was raised and over 2,000 participants walked or made donations to the Heart Association. The amount makes this year's walk one of most successful in the event's history...

Go Red for Women Day is set for this Friday, February 3rd.  Go Red for Women is promoted by the American Heart Association and is intended to draw attention to the fight against heart disease and stroke.  According to figures released by the American Heart Association cardiovascular disease kills at least one woman every 80 seconds in the United States...