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More than 8,000 people put their best feet forward recently for the 2009 Start! Greater Baltimore Heart Walk in Federal Hill Park.
The gray day didn?t dampen any spirits as runners and walkers trekked along the 5K route to raise money for research in the battle against heart disease and strokes.
And raise money they did?$900,000!
In addition to the dollars and cents, The Start! Heart Walk was designed to be a rewarding fun experience that promotes physical activity.
While it?s up to individuals to make strides toward heart-healthy living, some businesses are also pitching in to help their employees.
?These companies are a part of an elite group of organizations nationwide who have been able to attain the American Heart Association?s Fit Friendly designation,? Neil Meltzer, the president of the American Heart Association and the president of Sinai Hospital, told the crowd.
?They lead the way to inspire healthy workplaces and a culture of wellness in our community. At Sinai Hospital, we take great pride in our designation as a Fit Friendly Company.?
The Greater Baltimore Walk was on of three walks in Maryland and one of many more across the country.
Cardiovascular disease, including coronary heart disease and stroke, is still the number one killer in the United States. More than 860,000 Americans died from it in 2005.
However, most people can dramatically reduce their risks by making a simple changes in their daily lives and by receiving early diagnosis and treatment.
To make an appointment with a cardiologist or to learn more about heart disease, call 410-601-WELL (9355).
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Start! Greater Baltimore Heart Walk Raises Money
More than 8,000 people put their best feet forward recently for the 2009 Start! Greater Baltimore Heart Walk in Federal Hill Park.
The gray day didn?t dampen any spirits as runners and walkers trekked along the 5K route to raise money for research in the battle against heart disease and strokes.
And raise money they did?$900,000!
In addition to the dollars and cents, The Start! Heart Walk was designed to be a rewarding fun experience that promotes physical activity.
While it?s up to individuals to make strides toward heart-healthy living, some businesses are also pitching in to help their employees.
?These companies are a part of an elite group of organizations nationwide who have been able to attain the American Heart Association?s Fit Friendly designation,? Neil Meltzer, the president of the American Heart Association and the president of Sinai Hospital, told the crowd.
?They lead the way to inspire healthy workplaces and a culture of wellness in our community. At Sinai Hospital, we take great pride in our designation as a Fit Friendly Company.?
The Greater Baltimore Walk was on of three walks in Maryland and one of many more across the country.
Cardiovascular disease, including coronary heart disease and stroke, is still the number one killer in the United States. More than 860,000 Americans died from it in 2005.
However, most people can dramatically reduce their risks by making a simple changes in their daily lives and by receiving early diagnosis and treatment.
To make an appointment with a cardiologist or to learn more about heart disease, call 410-601-WELL (9355).
- Mending Hearts At Sinai
by Beth Markowitz, Manager, Volunteer Services at Sinai Sinai Hospital is extremely fortunate to host the only Baltimore chapter of Mended Heart Patient Visitors. The volunteers each have personal experience with heart disease, and are able to connect...
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by Helene King You?re enjoying a sunny day, playing with your kids. Suddenly, you?re short of breath, you have back pain and you?re sick to your stomach. What?s happening? According to experts at the Heart Center at Sinai, you could be having a heart...
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Neil M. Meltzer, M.P.H., president and chief operating officer of Sinai Hospital, began today as the new national chairman of the board of the American Heart Association. He will be responsible for the association?s business affairs, public relations...
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After the death of Michael Jackson, there are a lot of questions about cardiac arrest. The American Heart Association, headed by Sinai Hospital President Neil Meltzer as of July 1, recommends knowing the warning signs of cardiac arrest, such as a loss...
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