Stroke is the leading cause of serious long-term disability and among the top five causes of death in the United States: more than 795,000 people in the U.S. experience a stroke, approximately 610,000 of which are first-time strokes.
Reegan Lueken, 16, was recently recognized as one of six people in the country to earn a Stroke Hero Award, given by the American Stroke Association.
The combined Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Heart Walk events invite participants to celebrate together at the iconic location.
The 30th annual Cedar Rapids Heart Ball will take place on Feb. 26 at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center, 7725 Kirkwood Blvd. The American Heart Association event aims to raise dollars for the fight against heart disease and stroke, the number one killer in Iowa.
The 2021 Iowa City Go Red for Women Luncheon is scheduled to take place on Friday -- the first time the event has been held in-person in nearly two years.
The Go Red for Women Luncheon is designed to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death for women in the United States, as well as generate funds for lifesaving cardiovascular research for women.
The American Heart Association’s annual Heart Walk is coming back to Cedar Rapids this summer after a year of challenges and delays due to the coronavirus pandemic and the derecho.
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