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The Heart Truth® celebrates a decade of progress


Office of the Director - October 2, 2012

Ten years ago, we launched The Heart Truth® campaign to address a serious misconception among Americans that heart disease only affects men. Since then, with the help of many successful public-private partnerships, the campaign has not only raised awareness about women's risk of heart disease, but also motivated women and their loved ones to make and sustain heart-healthy behavior changes.
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NHLBI's Dr. Neal Young receives 2012 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal ("Sammie")


Office of the Director - September 12, 2012

Congratulations to Neal Young, M.D., chief of the NHLBI's Hematology Branch, for receiving the 2012 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal ("Sammie") in the Science and Environment category. Nine Sammies are awarded each year to "outstanding federal workers who are making high-impact contributions critical to the health, safety and well-being of Americans."
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