This Thanksgiving...

Thank the American Heart Association if…

• Your family member had a successful heart bypass,


• You had open heart surgery and slept through the whole thing,


• Your neighbor was able to return to work after having a stroke.

The grant we fund today could save a life tomorrow.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

NM Advocacy Minute

Mission Lifeline Media Advisory

What: Mission Lifeline Press Conference
American Heart Association, Albuquerque Ambulance, Albuquerque Fire Department, City of Albuquerque Mayor’s Office, Albuquerque Area Hospitals

When: Friday, November 14
Time: 1:00
Location: Albuquerque Ambulance 1120 Montbel Place NE
For More Information: 505.353.5800

GAPS IN THE SYSTEMS OF CARE COST LIVES.
Each year, hundreds of thousands of Americans have a type of heart attack known as STEMI, in which blood flow is completely blocked to a portion of the heart. Unless the blockage is eliminated quickly, the patient’s health and life are at serious risk. Currently, around two-thirds of STEMI patients fail to receive the best available treatments to restore blood flow.

The American Heart Association created Mission: Lifeline as a response to missed opportunities caused by gaps in the system of care.

Press Conference will discuss barriers:
*Activation of 911 “Why we don’t call for help”
*Access and quality of care
*Fragmented systems of care and building community partnerships
*Funding, training and guidelines
*Mock STEMI Heart Attack EMS call

The Challenge of Saving Heart Attack Victims & Bridging the Gaps of Care