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The risk for a heart attack increases when shoveling heavy, wet snow.

The heavy, wet snow that fell on the Five Towns is not only hazardous when driving, but danger lurks when shoveling. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/22/18

Have a heart: Choose your lifestyle wisely

I looked down, and there it was — my heart, feverishly thumping. My valves looked like little whips snapping back and forth. It was a strange sight indeed. more

10/26/17

Election Day events weigh on the heart

Life has taken another turn, not unexpected. My dad, who is 97, had a major heart attack early this week while at home in Florida. more

11/17/16

Courtesy Janice Pielhop Ortellado Robert Ehmer, 48, with daughter Maddy, wife Joanne and son Teddy during a recent trip to Disney World.

Helping a family in need

More than $86,000 has been raised to help Robert Ehmer, an East Meadow business owner who suffered a massive heart attack on April 11, with his medical bills. more

By David Weingrad | 8/21/13

Legislative Presiding Officer Peter Schmitt dies

The Nassau County Legislature's majority leader, Peter Schmitt, a Republican from Massapequa, died at 11:55 a.m. on Oct. 3 after suffering a heart attack, sources said. more

By Alex Costello | 10/3/12

Sylvia Martin, center, was the guest speaker at NUMC on Feb. 3 and is pictured with Nurse Practitioner Deborah Ahern, far left, and Administrative Director Lorinda Bauer.

NUMC staff wear red for heart disease awareness

Dressed in red, staff in the Department of Cardiology at Nassau University Medical Center took part in the Go Red for Women campaign on Feb. 3. more

Shannon Koehle | 2/10/12

Kevin, left, Michelle, Bryan and Nicholas Gallucci raise money to support the American Heart Association in honor of their father, John, who died after a heart attack.

A family raises heart disease awareness

John Gallucci died after a sudden heart attack on Jan. 24, 2010, a day his family will never forget. This year Michelle Gallucci, his only daughter, wanted to do something in remembrance and with the support of her family, she plans to raise $3,000 for the American Heart Association. more

By Shannon Koehle | 9/15/11

There is no doubt: CPR and AEDs save lives

On Feb. 3, Doug Oggeri suffered a massive heart attack after shovelling snow. Thankfully, his 18-year-old daughter, Colleen had learned cardiopulmonary resuscitation through the Police Athletic League. more

2/24/11

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