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Advertising Supplement to the Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Friday, January 30, 20152 AmericAn HeArt AssociAtion Go red For Women

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continuing the fightBy Jessica HemingwayLewiston Heart Disease Survivor

My story begins on March 29, 2002. On my 22nd birthday, I was rushed to Central Maine Med ica l Center w it h a n extremely elevated heart rate. The nurse actually thought that the machine that was taking my blood pressure and heart rate was broken.

Once it was found that the readings were true, a doctor ca me into t he room a nd explained within seconds that he was going to inject medication that would stop my heart and, when it started back up, it should be in a correct rhythm.

That was the day my fight with heart disease started.

I always knew growing up that something was different with me, not being able to

keep up in gym class. It was sug gested severa l t i mes that I had asthma. I have suffered from many heart arrhythmias since then. I had my first heart surgery in Portland, Maine in 2003. Since then, I have had seven mor e at C ent r a l Ma i ne Medical Center and two in Boston.

Living with heart disease has affected my life in many ways. I am not able to have children due to my health problems, I have been out of work for some time now, and I am not able to do a lot of the things that I enjoyed doing when I was younger. Although my health does not improve but only gets worse, I still have not given up hope.

N e w m e d i c a t i o n s a n d technology come out every year thanks to all the money ra ised by t he A mer ic a n Heart Association. Because

of them I can continue to strive into the future knowing t h at s omet h i ng ne w or experimental may be my next hope.

Please donate today or help by simply spreading the word to keep awareness going. You may just save a life. I may not be a success story, but I am a survivor.

Submitted photoJessica Hemingway

Welcome supporters!Dear Friends,

Ca rd iova sc u la r d isea se – which includes heart disease a nd st roke – st i l l c la i ms t he l ives of one i n t h ree American women. In Maine, c a r d i o v a s c u l a r d i s e a s e s account for almost 29 percent of all female deaths. However, thanks to the American Heart A ssociat ion’s G o Red For Women campaign, women’s heart health is improv ing. Harvard Pilgrim Health Care is proud to be the statewide Maine Goes Red sponsor.

For more than 10 years now, women have proudly worn red, shared stories of survival and begun to understand the truth about their hearts. As we approach National Wear Red Day on Friday, Feb. 6, we are asking that you join us to continue the fight against heart disease and stroke in women.

Even with all the increased awareness and research, our

work is far from done on this vital health issue. More women die of hea r t disease t ha n the next five causes of death combined, including all forms of cancer. Ninety percent of women have one or more risk factors for developing heart disease. But the strength of mothers, sisters, daughters and friends fighting side by side is more powerful than any killer. Eighty percent of cardiac events in women may be prevented if they make the right choices for their hearts, involving diet, exercise and not smoking

P l e a s e j o i n t h e c a u s e b y r e g i s t e r i n g a t GoRedForWomen.org. You will receive a red dress pin to wear and show your support, plus all the resources you need to get heart-healthy. And don’t forget to mark your calendars for National Wear Red Day on Friday, Feb. 6, and Wear Red to support hearts everywhere. We hope the knowledge and

tools from Harvard Pilgrim a nd t he A mer ic a n Hea r t A s s o c i a t ion w i l l i n s pi r e women throughout Maine to be as healthy as they can be in 2015 and beyond.

To get involved locally, contact your local American Heart Association office at 207-879-5700 or visit www.heart.org/maine.

There are so many ways to a healthy, happy heart and we are thrilled to partner with the American Heart Association to help get you there.

Regards,

Eric H. SchultzPresident and CEOHarvard Pilgrim Health Care

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Her Heart: A luncheon to raise awareness about heart disease in womenFebruary 18, 2015 • 10:30 AM – 1:30 PMHilton Garden Inn Riverwatch, Auburn

Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute brings you the “Her Heart” Luncheon, an educational forum that takes a critical step toward raising women’s awareness that heart disease is their number-one cause of death. We’ll arm you with the facts about heart disease, dispel some myths, tell you what symptoms to look out for, offer tips on how to cope with the disease and provide the latest news and research to beat and treat heart disease. Because knowledge is power, and the more you know, the easier it is for you to win. Cost is $25.00 per person; payable at the event. Registration includes access to the information fair, presentations, complimentary health risk screenings, and a delicious heart-healthy salad buffet lunch. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Central Maine Heart Walk to benefit the American Heart Association. To register, send an e-mail to [email protected] or call (207) 795-8448.

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Choose from non-competitive walks of varying lengths up to 5K and a new chip-timed 5K run and walk! This family-friendly event brings together over 1,500 people from throughout Central Maine. Enjoy lots of fun activities, health screenings, food, music and more starting with a breakfast celebration at the Hilton Garden Inn in Auburn. Walk the L/A Riverwalk Trail with your friends and family to help us celebrate our fundraising efforts to support heart disease research and public education. A satellite walk is also held in Rumford. Online registration is open at www.centralmaineheartwalk.org. FMI, contact Meredith Jancovic at (207) 879-5700 or [email protected].


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What is Go Red For Women?Women have been fighting heart disease individually and together as part of the Go Red For Women movement since 2004. And we’ve made a difference! More than 620,000 lives have been saved. But the fight is far from over.

Each year, 1 in 3 women die of heart disease and stroke. But we can change that because 80 percent of cardiac events can be prevented with education and lifestyle changes.

Using the American Heart Association’s research and resources

Go Red For Women educates and connects hundreds of thousands of women and offers tools to help women make lifesaving choices. These choices protect their health and reduce their risk of heart disease and stroke.

Learn what it means to Go Red at GoRedForWomen.org.

Why get involved?Why Go Red?

• Heart disease and stroke combined kill more women than men.• An estimated 43 million women in the U.S. are affected by heart disease.

• Ninety percent of women have one or more risk factors for developing heart disease.• The symptoms of heart disease can be different in women and are often silent, hidden or misunderstood.Heart disease requires more attention, more research and swifter action.• Only 5 not 6 American women believe heart disease is her greatest threat.• Women comprise only 24 percent of participants in heart-related studies.• Women are less likely to call 911 when experiencing symptoms of a heart attack than if someone else were having a heart attack.

With the right information, education and care, heart disease in women can be treated, prevented and even wiped out.

Women who Go Red are more likely to make healthy choices:

• More than one-third have lost weight.• Nearly 50 percent have increased their exercise.• Sixty percent have changed their diets.• More than 40 percent have checked their cholesterol levels.• One-third have talked to their doctors about developing heart-health plans.Make a change at GoRedForWomen.org/WearRedDay.


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Change is the cureW HEN IT COMES TO BE ATING HEART DISEASE,CHANGE IS THE CURE.We need your help to make a change.Here’s how you can help:

Represent

• Register at GoRedForWomen.org and receive a free red dress pin and wear it proudly to show your support.

• S h a r e y o u r e x p e r i e n c e a t GoRedForWomen.org or v isit us on Facebook to share your healthy choices and connect with women who are speaking up for women’s heart health nationwide.

Volunteer

• Take action. Contact your local American Heart Association office to see how you can get involved with Go Red For Women. Visit Heart.org to find your local affiliate office.

Give

• Ma ke a di f ference. Donat ions that fund lifesaving research and educational programs are needed so that our daughters, sisters and mothers have a chance to fight this silent killer.

• Help fight heart disease in women through donations to the American Hea r t Associat ion’s Go Red For Women movement.

Change

• Make lifestyle choices to reduce your risk for heart disease. Take the

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• Visit GoRedForWomen.org to find healthy recipes and exercise tips.

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• Learn CPR. Because 80 percent of cardiac arrests happen at home, the life you save with CPR is most likely to be a loved one. Learn Hands-Only™ CPR in just 60 seconds at GoRedForWomen.org.

• Spread the word. Join the American Heart Association’s You’re the Cure grassroots network and advocate for policies to promote women’s heart health. Visit YoureTheCure.org.


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4 Know and control your numbers – blood pressure (BP),

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4 Schedule age-appropriate, preventative health screenings such

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4 Get regular exercise through weight lifting, cardiovascular

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4 Eat fresh, healthy, unprocessed foods, and stay well hydrated

with 8 glasses of water a day.

4 Get enough sleep. Develop a good sleep routine by going to

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Real women, real stories

Veronica, 52

Congenital heart defect

We wear the red dress as a symbol for Go Red and our heart, but we need to love the woman inside the dress and put our health first so we can continue to be there for our families.

Lisa, 38

Stroke

Lisa is a survivor of three

strokes, having her first at 21 years old. Lisa is active in advocacy, public speaking, a nd f undra ising a nd has testified before Congress in hopes of educating everyone about the signs of stroke.

Miriam, 36

Congenital heart defect

Mariam suffers from Atrial Septal Defect, a hole between the chambers of her heart. After collapsing at an event and later in the car, Mariam went to se e her doc tor who detected an irregular heartbeat. Eventua l ly, an ultrasound would detect a silver dollar sized hole in her heart that caused it to swell to three times its size. Mariam attributes research funded by t he A mer ic a n He a r t Association as what saved her life.

Julia, 45

Heart attack

Tending to the needs of her entire family first, super mom Julia ignored the warning signs and symptoms she was experiencing, leading up to a heart attack. Today, she makes health and physical activity a priority - with her family – and understands the importance of putting herself first, too.


February is National Women’s Heart Disease

Awareness Month

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Specialized care for the heart, from the heart, close to home

At Central Maine Heart & Vascular Institute, we offer a comprehensive program of advanced cardiovascular care, including an integrated outreach and primary prevention program, diagnostic services, and cardiac interventional services. We want you to live a happy, healthy life.

If you’d like to better understand your own risks for heart disease, schedule an appointment with one of our specialists by calling 207-760-6622.

Did You Know? Heart Disease is the number one killer of women in America. At CMHVI, we encourage all women to participate in the national Go Red For Women campaign and wear red – a symbol of unity against the disease – on February 6. So, dust off those ruby red slippers, pick up that little red dress you left at the dry cleaners, or just throw on an old red sweatshirt and join the cause!

But wearing red is not the only way to show your support…

Reduce your Risk, Recognize the Symptoms

• Chest pain or discomfort• Unusual upper body discomfort• Shortness of breath• Breaking out in a cold sweat• Unusual or unexplained tiredness• Lightheadedness or sudden dizziness• Feeling sick to the stomach

If you experience these symptoms, call 9-1-1 immediately. Not all of the symptoms listed occur in every heart attack.

Knowledge is Power:Take Charge of your HealthIn the past, heart disease has been predominantly associated with men. However, cardiovascular disease claims the lives of nearly 500,000 women each year. Here are three important facts everyone should know about women and heart disease:

• Heart disease strikes more women than men.• Heart disease is more deadly than all cancers combined.• The signs of heart attack in women may differ from those experienced by men.

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