The American Heart Association and Rochester Regional Health have launched the second video in the new Red Chair Series. The online video series is designed to bring crucial heart health education to the community. This collaboration aims to raise awareness of significant health threats, particularly among women, rural populations, and underrepresented minority groups, while addressing gaps in heart care.
“At Rochester Regional Health, we exist to uplift humanity through care for our community and this partnership with the American Heart Association reflects our shared commitment to addressing disparities in heart health,” said David Simpkins, SVP and Chief Marketing, Communications, and Community Affairs Officer at Rochester Regional Health. “Through the Red Chair Series, we aim to provide our community with the knowledge they need to make informed health decisions and ultimately, to save lives.”
The Red Chair Series covers critical topics such as cardiovascular risks faced by women, maternal health, preventative care, rural health factors and more. Each episode will feature experts discussing how these challenges affect specific populations and what can be done to mitigate the risks.
“The American Heart Association is working relentlessly to eliminate heart disease and stroke,” said Megan Vargulick, Executive Director of the American Heart Association in Rochester. “Collaborations like this are how we can make that impact and foster health equity. We are committed to being there for women at every age, stage and season of their lives”
The second video in the series is now available on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CItLawQomXc). It will also be featured on the American Heart Association’s New York State Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) channels. In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Bostock, Executive Medical Director of OBGYN and Women’s Health with Rochester Regional Health, discusses the impact pregnancy and childbirth can have on heart health, including during the postpartum period.
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