Heart Walk

Cardiovascular disease occurs every 39 seconds and is the No. 1 killer of all Americans.

The Southern Tier Heart Walk is back in stride, raising thousands of dollars for its in-person walk since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

Southern Tier Close Up marks Heart Month with a discussion about heart health with American Heart Association Communications Director Kristy Smorol.

The 30th Annual Southern Tier Heart Walk is set for this Sunday on the SUNY Broome campus.

Area runners are invited to take part in Sunday's Run For Your Heart Race at the Coal House on the Vestal Rail Trail.  Competitive runners are welcome along with casual runners looking to get exercise and to burn up some calories. The run begins and ends at the Coal House and takes place entirely on the Vestal Rail Trail...

The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association honored a number of area volunteers and businesses who had a part in raising over $240,000 in the recent Southern Tier Heart Walk held last month on campus at SUNY Broome.  Over 2,000 walkers participated in the benefit walk...

Details of the upcoming American Heart Association Heart Walk are outlined on the weekly, local public affairs program, Southern Tier Close Up Saturday, March 26.