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America's Greatest Heart Run And Walk Weekend In Utica Raises Over $1.1 Million

Jeff Monaski — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 19:10:57 +0000

A sincere Thank You to all who donated to the 42nd Annual WIBX Sloccum Dickson Heart Radiothon, or to any of the events associated with Heart Run and Walk Weekend 2013 in Utica, NY.

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Win A Jim Boeheim Autographed Basketball At America's Greatest Heart Run And Walk 2013

Jeff Monaski — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 13:02:20 +0000

In addition to all the hourly incentives you could win at the 42nd Annual WIBX Heart Radiothon, you could also go home with an authentic autographed Jim Boeheim basketball!

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WIBX/Slocum Dickson Medical Group Heart Radiothon Presents It's 5th Annual "Dance For The Heart Of It"

Dave Wheeler — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 20:41:21 +0000

Other than the Heart Radiothon, WIBX helps fund raise for the American Heart Association all year long. One other event we help out with is the "Dance For The Heart Of It". You can join us March 16th at the Utica Maennerchor in Marcy to learn some new dance moves and help raise money at the same time.

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American Heart Association Research Milestones – 2000s

Jeff Monaski — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 03:21:41 +0000

2000s Research Milestones

2003: Dr. Peter Agre is awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his discovery of aquaporins, proteins that govern the movement of water in and out of cells. Dr. Agre received American Heart

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American Heart Association Research Milestones – 1990s

Jeff Monaski — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 03:01:38 +0000

1990s Research Milestones

1990: Dr. John Clements, an AHA Career Investigator since 1964, receives U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for an artificial surfactant called Exosurf Neonatal, which counteracts Respiratory Distress Syndrome, a common cause of death for premature infants.

Dr. Andrew R. Marks' earlier

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American Heart Association Research Milestones – 1980s

Jeff Monaski — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 02:43:14 +0000

1980s Research Milestones

1985: Drs. Joseph Goldstein and Michael Brown, sponsored by the AHA in 1972, 1973 and 1975, are awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their research on the role of low-density lipoprotein receptors in controlling blood cholesterol levels. Their research provides new insi

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American Heart Association Research Milestones – 1970s

Jeff Monaski — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 02:35:22 +0000

1970s Research Milestones

1971: Dr. Earl Sutherland is awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for identifying cyclic AMP as the intra-cellular messenger. In 1967 he had received a Career

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Still Time To Register For This Year's "America's Greatest Heart Run & Walk"

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 02:34:24 +0000

Time is running out to join this year's America's Greatest Heart Run & Walk at Utica College.

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American Heart Association Research Milestones – 1960′s

Jeff Monaski — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 02:24:30 +0000

1960s Research Milestones

1960: Dr. William Chardack reports surgery for a completely implanted pacemaker. He is funded by the Erie County Division of the New York State Affiliate.

Dr. Albert Starr performs the firs

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American Heart Association Research Milestones – 1950′s

Jeff Monaski — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 01:51:24 +0000

1950s Research Milestones

1956: Dr. Ancel Keys, supported by funding from the Minnesota Affiliate, first links dietary fat with cholesterol. This discovery spurs the AHA to assume a leading role in urging Americans to change their eating habits.

Dr. Paul Zoll, aided by the Massac

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American Heart Association Research Milestones – 1940′s

Jeff Monaski — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 01:30:24 +0000

1940s Research Milestones

1948: Dr. Albert Szent-Gyorgyi, 1937 Nobel Prize recipient in Physiology or Medicine, receives the first AHA-supported research grant. The $25,000 grant covers equipm

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Rome Indoor Walk/Run Raises $20K

Jim Rondenelli — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 19:40:26 +0000

Over 200 people took part in the Rome Indoor Walk/Run and Pre-Registration for America's Greatest Heart Run and Walk.

A total of $20,641 was raised during Sunday's event at Rome Free Academy to fight heart disease and stroke

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America's Greatest Heart Run & Walk Weekend Kickoff

Jim Rondenelli — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 11:55:02 +0000

Rome, NY (WIBX) - The kick-off event for America's Greatest Heart Run and Walk Weekend was held last night at AmeriCU Credit Union in Rome.

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$1.1 Million Will Help Alot Of Hearts

Gene Conte — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 03:24:14 +0000

The 2011 Heart Run Walk Weekend is in the books and Utica-Rome, the Mohawk Valley and the North County did it again by raising just over $1.1 Million Dollars for the American Heart Association.

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40th Annual Radiothon Underway

Gene Conte — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 13:20:12 +0000

WIBX is proud to present the 40th annual WIBX - Slocum Dickson Heart Radiothon. Its all part of Heart Weekend in the Mohawk Valley, and you could win a Heart Shaped Necklace from Freeman and Foote Jewelers in Downtown Utica, just make a $40 pledge! Plus other great incentives...

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