ARGYLE, Minn. (KVRR) — Stephen-Argyle Central Elementary in Argyle, Minnesota is one of five lucky schools in the country to win a $10,000 gym makeover. It’s thanks to a collaboration between the American Heart Association and the National Football League Foundation. They want to encourage young people to learn Hands-Only CPR. Twenty-two students at Stephen-Argyle Central Elementary learned how to…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Every year, more than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of a hospital. The American Heart Association and Essentia Health want to make a goal of doubling the survival rate by 2030 with their “CPR Anytime Kits.” “It has everything to do to practice your CPR and practice compressions. So the goal of this is to train…
BISMARCK, N.D. – Free school meals could be coming to North Dakota public schools. A House bill with bipartisan support would appropriate $140 million from the Legacy Fund to cover school lunches for two years. Other supporters of the bill include student council members, a spokesperson from the American Heart Association, and the president of North Dakota AFL-CIO. They say…
Fargo, N.D. (KVRR) — While many may know the risks that cardiovascular disease poses, but you might not know that it’s the number one killer of women. That’s why every year on the first Friday of February people wear red to raise awareness of the dangers that heart disease can pose to women. Part of the lack of awreness stems…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Join in the fight against the number one killer in America, heart disease. The American Heart Association is hosting the 24th Fargo Heart Walk on July 20th from 5-7 at Urban Plains Park in Fargo. Orgainzers say heart disease and strokes have impacted nearly everyone’s family. Large events like this give people the chance to…
UNITED STATES (KVRR) — The end of December is well known as the most wonderful time of the year, but doctors say it’s also when heart attacks are most likely to occur. According to the American Heart Association, the last week of December brings more heart attack deaths than any other time of year. The study reports that more cardiac…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – People stay active and raise money for the American Heart Association at the Fargo Heart Walk. Survivors shared what they went through after having a heart attack and the long recovery from it. Groups and businesses raised $25,000. Top donors include Sanford Health and Essentia Health. The Heart Association says the event is important for survivors…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide according to the American Heart Association. At this time every year, researchers publish reviews of studies related to the condition. This year, researchers found many risk factors for heart disease are the same for brain disease. “Risk factors like high blood pressure, diabetes, elevated cholesterol, smoking and…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The American Heart Association is urging vulnerable populations to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The American Heart Association supports COVID vaccinations for everyone who is eligible to receive it, especially individuals living with cardiovascular disease and those who may develop cardiovascular disease from getting the virus. “People who seem to be most susceptible to severe forms of…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Heart Walk is bringing people back together to promote heart-healthy lifestyles. “We need a lot of advocacy,” said Leslee Williams. Leslee founded the nonprofit There Is A Solution Inc. after surviving two strokes. “I went in for an angiogram on my brain and when I went in, I stroked in recovery. So, I literally…
