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World Stroke Day
NOTE: The following is an op-ed piece by Neala Gill, Cardiovascular Health Nova Scotia. Friday, Oct. 29 is World Stroke Day. It is an opportunity to encourage Nova Scotians to learn more about the signs of a stroke, and what you can do to reduce your risk.
Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health - October 28, 2010 Category: American Health Authors: Health (To Jan. 11) Source Type: news

Renee Joiner To Lead Stroke Awareness at UAMS (Movers & Shakers)
Renee Joiner has been named by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock as director of the Arkansas Stroke Awareness & Virtual Emergency Support program. Joiner replaces Michael Manley, who in December became director of clinical service integration and development for UAMS Medical Center. For the last six years, Joiner served as trauma section chief for the Arkansas Department of Health, where she worked for 28 years. Pete Biagioni has been named managing partner of the payer division of Cumberland Consulting Group of Franklin, Tennessee. He was president and CEO of Oleen Pinnacle Healthcare Con...
Source: Arkansas Business - Health Care - April 18, 2016 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Government of Canada Partnership Encourages Families to Eat Healthy - Eat Well Recipe Contest aims to bring Canadian families together in the kitchen
The Honorable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health, and Terry Dean, Director of the Heart and Stroke Foundation, today jointly launched the Eat Well Recipe Contest. This contest promotes healthy eating and builds kids' food preparation skills by encouraging families to plan, shop, and prepare healthier meals together. Canadians can submit a favourite family recipe for a chance to win great prizes, including the grand prize of a family cooking session with Chef Christine Cushing (in English) or Registered Dietitian Isabelle Huot (in French).
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - December 18, 2014 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Notice to the Editors - January 15, 2014
Eve Adams, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, on behalf of the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health will promote a joint healthy eating initiative with the Heart and Stroke Foundation and Chef Christine Cushing with a cooking demonstration.
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - December 18, 2014 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Message from the Minister of Health - National Non-Smoking Week – January 17-23, 2016
Canada has made great strides in tobacco control, demonstrated by our country's all-time low smoking rate of 15 per cent. However, millions of Canadians continue to smoke, increasing their risk for developing cancer, heart disease, lung disease, stroke, or other complications. During National Non-Smoking Week, and throughout the year, the Government of Canada supports smokers in their efforts to quit smoking and live healthier lives.
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - January 19, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

In Little Rock, Alzheimer's Association President Calls for More Research
The number of Arkansans suffering from Alzheimer's disease is expected to increase almost 25 percent — from 54,000 to 67,000 — by 2025 as the state's population continues to age, according to Alzheimer's Association President and CEO Harry Johns. During a quick trip to Little Rock on Wednesday, Johns met with U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Ark.; Gov. Asa Hutchinson; University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences staff and others working to combat the disease. Johns told Arkansas Business that the cost of care for Alzheimer's patients in the U.S. reached a "staggering" $236 billion this year. Johns also said th...
Source: Arkansas Business - Health Care - June 1, 2016 Category: American Health Source Type: news