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The National Forum Awards Winners for Exceptional Contributions to Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention

2018 National Forum Awards The National Forum annually recognizes individuals and organizations who have made exceptional contributions to heart disease and stroke prevention during its Annual Meeting. The following individuals and organizations are the 2018 awardees. National Forum Heart Healthy Stroke Free Awards Presented to an individual and …

Losing ground: Heart disease and stroke deaths hit hardest right in the middle

Cardiovascular disease trend impacting 45-64 year olds WASHINGTON — A  new report out today from the National Forum for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention calls attention to a disturbing trend in the overall death rate from cardiovascular disease (CVD) impacting people ages 45-64. While the overall death rate from cardiovascular disease (CVD) has …

Dozens of Mayors, Surgeon General Team Up to Fight Heart Disease – Nation’s Top Killer

COLUMBIA, S.C., Sept. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- To mark World Heart Day on Saturday, four dozen mayors and the U.S. Surgeon General will team up for a special event to battle heart disease – the leading killer of Americans. The United States Conference of Mayors is organizing a special "Move with the Mayor" walk in Columbia, S.C. The goal: get …

Green Bay Employees Benefiting from Comprehensive Wellness Program Data Suggests

Press Release September 25, 2018 Contact: Jen Childress, (515) 422-4498, jen.childress@nationalforum.org   Green Bay Employees Benefiting from Comprehensive Wellness Program Data Suggests   Green Bay, WI – Today, at a Move with the MayorTM event hosted by Green Bay Mayor, Jim Schmitt, John Clymer, Executive Director of …