Recent Heart and Stroke News Releases
The media is a critical partner in reaching the public with lifesaving news and information. Journalists are urged to contact the local Media/PR Director for assistance with assignments related to heart disease and stroke.
Call on us for:
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heart disease and stroke experts, survivors and statistics
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scientific statements and advisories
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American Heart Association/American Stroke Association medical journal news releases
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American Heart Association/American Stroke Association branding guidelines
We appreciate the support of our Midwest Affiliate Media Sponsors and InKind Donors.
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Your Local Media/PR Staff Contact
| Illinois |
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Greater Chicago area, Springfield,
Decatur
Kimberly Gardner
312-476-6602 |
Greater Chicago area
Julia Starzyk
312-476-6684 |
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Peoria, All other IL areas
Kristen Knobloch
312-476-6683
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| Indiana |
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Northwest Indiana
Julia Starzyk
312-476-6684 |
South Bend
Cindy Bouma
616-482-1501 |
Indianapolis, Bloomington
and Lafayette
Tim Harms
317-373-8339 |
All other IN areas
Wendy King
317-873-3640 |
| Iowa |
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Des Moines
Jayme George Sandberg
402-346-0771 ext 30 |
All other Iowa areas
Laura Gorr
913-652-1926 |
Eastern Iowa
Ciara O'Brien Murray
913-652-1966 |
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| Kansas |
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Kansas City
Ciara O'Brien Murray
913-652-1966 |
All other KS areas
Laura Gorr
913-652-1926 |
Wichita
Stephen Hall
417-881-1128 |
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| Michigan |
Michigan Media Room |
Detroit; Ann Arbor; Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties
Melissa Thrasher
248-936-5825 |
Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo,
Battle Creek
Cindy Bouma
616-482-1501
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Saginaw, Bay City, Midland, Flint
and Lansing
Stacy Sawyer
989-225-7513 |
All other MI areas
Wendy King
317-873-3640 |
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| Minnesota |
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Twin Cities Metro
Elizabeth Warmka
952-278-7919 |
Rochester, Duluth
All other MN areas
Jennifer Riemenschneider
952-278-7936 |
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| Missouri |
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St. Louis
Madelyn Alexander
314-692-5640 |
Springfield, Columbia & Jefferson City
Stephen Hall
417-881-1128 |
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All other MO areas
Kristen Knobloch
312-476-6683
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| Nebraska |
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Omaha
Jayme George Sandberg
402-346-0771 ext 30 |
Lincoln, All other NE areas
Laura Gorr
(913) 652-1926 |
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| North Dakota |
South Dakota |
Fargo
Jennifer Riemenschneider
952-278-7936 |
Sioux Falls
Jen McKeown
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| Wisconsin |
Wisconsin Media Room |
Lindsay Scheidell
608-931-3931 |
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