June 2023

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INSIGHT SPOTLIGHT   38-year-old has had 3 hearts: 'It's a third chance' Melanie Wickersheim is grateful for a third chance at life after her own heart and a first heart transplant failed. Now Wickersheim is trying to make the most of her new life. She knows every day is a gift — and she cherishes each one. Read Melanie's story

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Are heart rate and blood pressure the same? No, and it's important to understand why. Heart rate and blood pressure measure two different things, both of which affect how hard the heart must work to get blood to the rest of the body. Learn more Summer's here and so are warm weather safety concerns. Keep summer safe and fun. A few simple precautions can keep your summer activities safe and fun. These steps can help prevent a trip to the emergency room or save a life. Learn more Applications are now open for the 2023 EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator™ Are you a social or health tech entrepreneur with an innovative way to improve health? We can help you grow your business as a Business Accelerator. Apply today

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June is CPR and AED Awareness Month The American Heart Association is committed to turning a nation of bystanders into lifesavers. Be ready. Learn CPR. Join a Nation of Lifesavers™! Join today Share your story and help save lives We are looking for our 2024 Real Women Class of Survivors! These heart disease and stroke survivors are ambassadors for the Go Red for Women movement. Apply now When was your last COVID vaccine? Was your last COVID vaccine before September 2022? If so, get your updated vaccine today. COVID can be deadly for people with heart disease. We can do this!

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RECIPES OF THE MONTH

Grilled white fish with avocado relish This simple fish dish needs to marinate but then cooks up in minutes! It's perfect for a quick evening meal. View recipe Peach bread pudding with bourbon sauce Our Southern-style bread pudding is made of French bread and peaches bathed in a warm bourbon sauce. View recipe

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