American Heart Association Wyoming
Ezekiel's Story: One Extraordinary Little Boy
Ezekiel, a remarkable boy in Casper, was born with a rare and severe congenital heart defect—having a single ventricle heart and dextrocardia. Despite being told he might not live long, Ezekiel underwent multiple surgeries, displaying incredible strength.
Wyoming Advocates Rally at the Capitol
Around 100 advocates, including the American Heart Association, gathered at the state Capitol on Jan. 10 to support Medicaid Expansion in Wyoming. House Bill 80 (HB80), aiming to extend healthcare coverage to around 19,000 people, passed the House Revenue Committee 6-3 and is set for a House Floor vote.
Advocating for CERP's in Wyoming Schools
In the upcoming 2024 Wyoming Legislative session, the focus will be on Cardiac Emergency Response Plans (CERPs) aimed at swiftly providing care for individuals in cardiac arrest. CERPs have the potential to increase survival rates by over 50%, especially crucial given that heart disease is a leading cause of death in the US.
Nels' Journey and the Need for Medicaid Expansion in Wyoming
Cauliflower-Crust Pizza with Vegetable Topping and Balsamic Glaze
We’ve all heard of vegetables on our pizza, but what about under it? Cauliflower plays a supporting role in this recipe and takes the place of traditional flour to form a thin, crunchy crust. A small drizzle of a sweet, tart glaze makes a big splash over a rainbow topping of vegetables.
Focus on Quality
When medical professionals apply the most up-to-date evidence-based treatment guidelines, patient outcomes improve. That's the simple truth behind the drive for continuous quality improvement. Our comprehensive suite of programs can help you advance farther and faster in the quest for ever-better care.
Life’s Essential 8
Life’s Essential 8 are the key measures for improving and maintaining cardiovascular health, as defined by the American Heart Association. Better cardiovascular health helps lower the risk for heart disease, stroke and other major health problems.
The “Silent Killer” Must Be Stopped
High blood pressure is a leading cause of heart disease. Nearly half of Americans have it and too many don’t even know! With your help, we can change this.
Your gift today help fund the most promising new medical research, improve care and outcomes for heart and stroke patients in hospitals across the country, and more to help save lives.
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Dee Garrison from Bairoil, Wyoming, became a passionate advocate for heart health after enduring a series of heart-related challenges. Despite years of feeling unwell and being misdiagnosed, Dee had her first heart attack in 2007, followed by another in 2012. Through CPR, medical intervention, and her own resilience, she survived both incidents. Retirement followed as she coped with ongoing chest pains and fear of the next attack. It wasn't until 2014, during a cardiac catheterization, that a birth defect—a hole in her heart—was discovered. With advances in medical care and the grace of God, Dee is now on the path to recovery, sharing her story to raise awareness and make the fight against heart disease a priority in Wyoming.
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