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Author: Marcy Burnham, RN Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the women who care for families, lead communities, and support others every single day. As we honor mothers, grandmothers, mentors, and caregivers, it’s also an opportunity to highlight something just as important, women’s heart health and lifesaving preparedness. Heart disease remains the leading cause […]

Author: Marcy Burnham, RN April is Stress Awareness Month, a time to reflect on how stress affects both our mental and physical health. While stress is often associated with burnout or anxiety, it also plays an important role in heart health by making emergency preparedness more important than many people realize. When we experience stress,

Author: Marcy Burnham, RN Every April, communities across the country recognize the resilience, sacrifice, and strength of military-connected children during the Month of the Military Child. These young heroes grow up with unique challenges like frequent moves, long deployments of loved ones, and the constant uncertainty that comes with military life. One of the most

Author: Marcy Burnham, RN Every March 17th, we celebrate the spirit and traditions of Saint Patrick’s Day — wearing green, enjoying good company, and embracing the “luck of the Irish.” But when it comes to sudden cardiac arrest, luck isn’t what saves lives. Preparation does. Sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anywhere: at a

Author: Marcy Burnham, RN February is Heart Month, a time to raise awareness, inspire action, and save lives. When you see people wearing red, it’s often in support of women’s heart health initiatives like those led by the American Heart Association and its Go Red for Women movement. While heart disease is often perceived as

Author: Marcy Burnham, RN February is that magical month when everything turns red and pink. Hearts are everywhere  and love is the main event.  But while we’re celebrating matters of the heart, let’s talk about the actual heart. Because nothing says “I love you” quite like knowing how to save someone’s life. Heart Month and

Author: Marcy Burnham, RN February is the month of hearts. We celebrate love, connection, and the people who make our lives meaningful. Valentine’s Day reminds us to cherish those closest to us, while American Heart Month calls attention to something just as important—protecting the hearts that keep those relationships alive. This February, let’s expand the

Author: Marcy Burnham, RN Every January, gyms fill up. Treadmills hum, weights clang, and people everywhere commit to New Year’s resolutions centered on getting healthier, stronger, and more active. It’s a powerful time—one full of motivation, optimism, and fresh starts. But there’s an important, often overlooked truth that comes with increased physical activity: the risk

Author: Marcy Burnham, RN The beginning of a new year brings fresh goals, renewed energy, and a renewed focus on what matters most—our families. We set intentions to live healthier lives, spend more quality time together, and protect the people we love. One of the most meaningful ways to start the year right is by

Author: Marcy Burnham, RN The holiday season is meant to be a time of joy, connection, and celebration. Yet year after year, medical data tells a sobering story: the incidence of cardiac arrest rises significantly during the holidays, particularly between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. Understanding why this happen and how to prepare can mean