Hope Heart Institute Press Releases:
February 2008
The Hope Partners with Dream Dinners
Heart disease continues to be the number one health problem in the U.S. Unfortunately; it may not be America’s number one health concern. Since one of the most powerful preventive tools against heart disease is nutrition, Dream Dinners, originator of the meal-assembly business and The Hope Heart Institute, a non-profit dedicated to the prevention and treatment of heart disease, have partnered to help American families eat healthier.
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December, 2007
Cougs Have Heart
Washington State University will host the inaugural “Cougs Have Heart” Women’s Basketball game Friday, Jan. 4, against the University of Washington at Beasley Coliseum. The game, sponsored by Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children’s Hospital and The Hope Heart Institute, is slated to tip-off at 7 p.m.
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December 2007
The Hope Partners with WSU Women’s Basketball Coach June Daugherty
As many of you will remember, Coach Daugherty is the former UW Women’s coach who survived cardiac arrest in the spring of 2007. Now at WSU, Coach Daugherty has partnered with The Hope to further her message about women and heart disease.
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October 2007
Flashback - This Week in Washington State History
Seattle is one of 11 cities nationwide tapped as a protest site on Saturday for National Day of Action Against the War in Iraq. Organizers said protesters will rally and march to demand an immediate end to the war. United for Peace and Justice issued the call for the observance, which on the West Coast also will include San Francisco.
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September 2007
Hope Athletes Conquer Triathlons Together
Ask Covington's Angela Meeks about her greatest battle and she will tell you about both what she lost -- and what she gained -- in winning it.
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November 2005
Worlds first blood vessel grown in lab linked to Hope research
The news reported Wednesday seems distant – two Argentinean patients received the
world’s first blood vessels grown in a lab dish.
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November 2005
Seattle athletes go for a win against heart disease
Two of Seattle’s most popular athletes show their support in the fight against heart
disease Saturday at The Hope Heart Institute’s 18th annual On Wings of Hope gala.
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October 2005
Alki Elementary students tackle heart health
Freeze-Tag, Hot-Lava Monster, and Hide and Seek; what do all these elementary
school activities have in common? A lot of physical activity, which is essential as childhood
obesity increases each year at an overwhelming rate.
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September 2005
Pet ownership is good for your heart
Most people know that eating healthy, getting enough exercise, and not smoking
are keys to reducing the risk of heart disease. But there’s another factor: the Fido factor.
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July 2005
Women in prison offered heart healthy program
For a population especially at risk, the Seattle-based Hope Heart Institute is offering an educational
seminar on July 16 at the Washington Corrections Center for Women. Called Women Take Heart, the
program helps women become more aware of their cardiovascular health – a critical issue in a country
where heart disease is the number one cause of death for females.
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May 2005
African American Academy students put their heart into health
30 beating hearts in a classroom – but how does the heart work? What does it really
do? What makes for a healthy heart?
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March 2005
Red Wine and Yoga: How it can help stop America's No. 1 Killer
Yoga, sure. But red wine and dark chocolate? Believe it or not, they can play a role
in helping ward off the No. 1 killer of women in America.
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For more information about The Hope Heart Institute contact Fianna Dickson at fdickson@hopeheart.org . |
