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| Congressman Lee Applauds Kaleida Support for AHA |
FOR RELEASE: 3/2/2010 |
Lee Leads Effort to Recognize American Heart Month in House of Representatives
 | | Pictured L to R: Congressman Lee; Cronan Long (AHA); Dr. Margaret Paroski, Kaleida Health Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer; James Kaskie, Kaleida Health President/CEO |
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In a special presentation at Buffalo General Hospital, Kaleida Health will announce major support for the American Heart Association and its Go Red For Women campaign in Western New York. Totaling nearly $20,000, the financial support includes their corporate sponsorship of the annual Go Red for Women luncheon and an additional $4000 raised by Kaleida employees for Wear Red Day.
The Wear Red Day fundraising efforts were headed up by Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Margaret Paroski. Under her leadership, each Kaleida facility designated a Wear Red coordinator to sell pins and raise money for the American Heart Association. “Women need to be aware that heart disease is their number one killer,” she says. “We have the chance to change that through awareness and strategies to modify risk factors."
The media is cordially invited to attend this special presentation:
Tuesday, March 2nd
9:00 AM
Buffalo General Hospital
Main Lobby
100 High Street
Buffalo, NY, 14203
For his part, Congressman Lee introduced a resolution supporting the goals and ideals of American Heart Month in the House of Representatives. The resolution passed unanimously on February 23rd. Lee also joined Western New Yorkers in observing National Wear Red Day.
The congressman’s resolution states that “heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States,” noting that more than 612,000 Americans will die this year as a result of heart attack or stroke. Every year since 1964, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation designating the month of February as ‘‘American Heart Month.” (Click HERE to read the text of Congressman Lee’s American Heart Month resolution.)
In addition, Congressman Lee considers Kaleida Health’s support to the American Heart Association a critical step for the health of our community and the well-being of our local economy.
“Heart disease and stroke affect more people in Western New York than anywhere else,” said Congressman Lee. “I am pleased that the House of Representatives recently passed my resolution to honor American Heart Month with the hope that it will help draw increased awareness to these killers. I hope Western New Yorkers will take this opportunity to educate themselves on the warning signs for these diseases and promote healthy living among friends and family.”
For more information, please contact Jim Ver Steeg at (716) 614-1984 or email him at jim.versteeg@heart.org
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About the American Heart Association
Founded in 1924, we’re the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary health organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of heart disease and stroke. To help prevent, treat and defeat these diseases — America’s No. 1 and No. 3 killers — we fund cutting-edge research, conduct lifesaving public and professional educational programs, and advocate to protect public health. To learn more or join us in helping all Americans, call 1-800-AHA-USA1 or visit americanheart.org.
About the American Stroke Association
Created in 1997 as a division of the American Heart Association, the American Stroke Association works to improve stroke prevention, diagnosis and treatment to save lives from stroke — America’s No. 3 killer and a leading cause of serious disability. To do this, we fund scientific research, help people better understand and avoid stroke, encourage government support, guide healthcare professionals, and provide information to stroke survivors and their caregivers to enhance their quality of life. To learn more, call 1-888-4STROKE or visit strokeassociation.org.
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