I was talking with one of my best friends who coaches high school women’s lacrosse in a lacrosse league. The subject of AED (Automated External Defibrillators) came up and I asked him if one was on the sidelines at every practice and game. He said that one was in the building and not on the sidelines. I asked him if everyone knew where it was and how long would it take to get it if it was … [Read more...]
Second Hand Smoke Kills!
May 24, 2011 by
Nevada Update on AB571 This law was passed by public vote 3 years ago and now the legislature can reverse it without a vote of the people. Make a difference if you live in Nevada. Go To https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/Opinions/A/ and show your opposition. Select AB571 and please oppose this bill. You can even write a comment. AHA supporters, Please see the below message. Your continued … [Read more...]
Laugh Your Heart Healthy
May 23, 2011 by
I love to laugh. I prefer a good comedy or television show that will make me smile or laugh. A good laugh can send 20{1ee8873d3da54571ef77633feec9b2f18618b0dba2f28faf42edb28003d1c6f7} more blood flowing through your entire body. When you laugh, your blood vessels expand and contract just like when you exercise. When you watch a funny movie for example, your blood flow increases. … [Read more...]
No Place In Schools – Trans Fats Kill – Period
May 15, 2011 by
Nevada Senate Bill SB230, a bill that would require school districts to develop a policy to ban foods containing trans fat from being provided in schools, is now scheduled to be heard on Monday at 3:15pm in the Assembly Education Committee. I will be testifying again in support of this legislation. As many of you are well aware, trans fat is a double threat to our cardiovascular health because … [Read more...]
Fruity Prayers?
May 11, 2011 by
Every time I go to the store I just pray I can come across some great fruit. I always look for fruit that’s Ripe, Fresh, Tasty, Full of Flavor, and Reasonably Priced. I know, We All Hope For This, Right? This week’s find happened to be Strawberries. I found them at Whole Foods this week in my scavenger hunt for good fruit. Whole Foods tends to be more expensive, but sometimes I find … [Read more...]
Heart Walk Kick-Off Party at the Cosmopolitan!
May 10, 2011 by
Heart Walk Kick-Off Party at the Cosmopolitan! It will be July 7th from 8-10 am at the Boulevard Pool. Guests will be team captains from community teams and companies, and sponsors. Space is limited to our top 125 supporters. We will have beverages and breakfast for all attendees. Invitations will be going out soon, so sign up as a team captain for the Heart Walk (if you haven’t already) at … [Read more...]
Beatles, Hearts, and a Ball
May 1, 2011 by
The American Heart Association's Las Vegas Heart Ball was held April 30, 2011 at the World Famous Mirage Resort in fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada. Hundreds of supporters attended the Gala. Philanthropists, Corporations and Individuals opened up their hearts and checkbooks to save lives and advance the mission of the American Heart Association. 10-month-old fellow survivor Lola Worthen was the … [Read more...]
Forget The Royal Wedding – This Is About Hearts
April 29, 2011 by
The American Heart Association Las Vegas Heart Ball is tomorrow night at the Mirage Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip. After returning from Florida I was honored to open my invitation. My Red Tie is waiting. This will be my second Heart Ball. One of The guests of honor will be a 10-month-old little girl named Lola who has already had 2 heart surgeries. I met this young special fellow survivor … [Read more...]
“An Affair Of The Heart”
April 28, 2011 by
As I walked up to the entrance of my local Whole Foods store in Las Vegas I saw this magnificent piece of Artwork. It was titled “An Affair Of The Heart”. Coincidentally, I had just come from a conference on Basic and Advanced Life Support and a lecture on Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) in Adolescents. The plaque on the artwork said it was dedicated to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. As many … [Read more...]