National Heart Month | Corewell Health

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As we celebrate Heart Month, Corewell Health invites our patients and communities to join us in our ongoing commitment to heart health for every person. Whether it’s addressing daily stressors and lifestyle and environmental factors that impact heart health, or exploring cutting-edge treatments for rare cardiac conditions, we focus on personalized care for every patient. From preventive measures to advanced cardiac care, we are here to partner with you in maintaining a heart-healthy lifestyle.

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Your well-being is at the core of our mission

As we embrace Heart Month, we’re proud to promote heart health and empower individuals to lead heart-conscious lives, as highlighted by the resources below. Together, we can build healthier communities and foster a culture of heart wellness.

Patient stories

Davis

A self-proclaimed “big sports guy,” he golfs, bowls and lives an always on the go lifestyle with his fiancé.

Lucille

Swelling in her legs, anemia and shortness of breath were the first signs that Lucille, 91, of Benton Harbor, needed to get her heart checked.

Karol

Karol, 59, from Buchanan, had gone her whole life without ever being a patient in the hospital or even taking medication.

Denise

After years of managing heart conditions, Benton Harbor resident Denise found the medical advice she needed to make permanent changes.

Mary

Struggling against the effects of a rare lung disease, Mary undergoes a lifesaving double lung transplant and heart bypass surgery.

Davis

A self-proclaimed “big sports guy,” he golfs, bowls and lives an always on the go lifestyle with his fiancé.

Lucille

Swelling in her legs, anemia and shortness of breath were the first signs that Lucille, 91, of Benton Harbor, needed to get her heart checked.

Karol

Karol, 59, from Buchanan, had gone her whole life without ever being a patient in the hospital or even taking medication.

Denise

After years of managing heart conditions, Benton Harbor resident Denise found the medical advice she needed to make permanent changes.

Mary

Struggling against the effects of a rare lung disease, Mary undergoes a lifesaving double lung transplant and heart bypass surgery.

Davis

A self-proclaimed “big sports guy,” he golfs, bowls and lives an always on the go lifestyle with his fiancé.

Lucille

Swelling in her legs, anemia and shortness of breath were the first signs that Lucille, 91, of Benton Harbor, needed to get her heart checked.

Karol

Karol, 59, from Buchanan, had gone her whole life without ever being a patient in the hospital or even taking medication.

Denise

After years of managing heart conditions, Benton Harbor resident Denise found the medical advice she needed to make permanent changes.

Mary

Struggling against the effects of a rare lung disease, Mary undergoes a lifesaving double lung transplant and heart bypass surgery.

Davis

A self-proclaimed “big sports guy,” he golfs, bowls and lives an always on the go lifestyle with his fiancé.

Lucille

Swelling in her legs, anemia and shortness of breath were the first signs that Lucille, 91, of Benton Harbor, needed to get her heart checked.

Karol

Karol, 59, from Buchanan, had gone her whole life without ever being a patient in the hospital or even taking medication.

Denise

After years of managing heart conditions, Benton Harbor resident Denise found the medical advice she needed to make permanent changes.

Mary

Struggling against the effects of a rare lung disease, Mary undergoes a lifesaving double lung transplant and heart bypass surgery.

Heart-healthy lifestyle

Structural and interventional cardiologist Dr. Amr Abbas, director of Structural Heart and Cardiovascular Research

Surgeon explains innovative heart valve replacement procedure

Dr. Amr Abbas and his team recently pioneered an innovative new valve replacement procedure to save a patient's life.

The connection between heart health and mental health

Dr. Sujana Gundlapalli, M.D., is a cardiologist with Corewell Health. She discusses the connection between heart health and mental health.

Dr. Laura Franey, a cardiologist with Corewell Health

Be your own advocate for heart health

Cardiovascular disease in general is the number one killer in the United States, but especially in women. It kills more women than all cancers combined.

Dr. Alessandro Vivacqua, MD, a cardiothoracic surgeon with Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital in Royal Oak

Minimally invasive heart surgery - Less pain, more gain

Dr. Alessandro Vivacqua, MD, a cardiothoracic surgeon with Corewell Health, shares his expertise on minimally invasive valve surgery.

Structural Heart team saves 74-year-old Redford patient

When Helga Abela of Redford was 60 years old, a faulty aortic valve made it difficult for her to catch her breath and get through daily life.

Upcoming event in Grand Rapids: Doctor Dialogue

Join us for a Doctor Dialogue event, focused on caring for your heart and the hearts in our communities.

HouseCall podcast hosts Nicholas Gilpin, DO and Asha Shajahan, MD

HouseCall Podcast: The CPR Episode

You don’t need special certification or formal training to perform hands-only CPR, but you do need education.

Man with heart trouble sitting in bed holding chest

The subtle signs of heart trouble

There’s no mistaking a heart attack, right? Wrong. Some people do misread the important signs that something’s amiss.

Heart screenings: Why and when you need them

The best way to prevent heart disease is understanding and managing your risk factors.

Experiencing heart attack symptoms?

People may experience a variety of heart attack symptoms, but these are some of the most common.

Surgeon explains innovative heart valve replacement procedure

Dr. Amr Abbas and his team recently pioneered an innovative new valve replacement procedure to save a patient's life.

The connection between heart health and mental health

Dr. Sujana Gundlapalli, M.D., is a cardiologist with Corewell Health. She discusses the connection between heart health and mental health.

Be your own advocate for heart health

Cardiovascular disease in general is the number one killer in the United States, but especially in women. It kills more women than all cancers combined.

Minimally invasive heart surgery - Less pain, more gain

Dr. Alessandro Vivacqua, MD, a cardiothoracic surgeon with Corewell Health, shares his expertise on minimally invasive valve surgery.

Structural Heart team saves 74-year-old Redford patient

When Helga Abela of Redford was 60 years old, a faulty aortic valve made it difficult for her to catch her breath and get through daily life.

Upcoming event in Grand Rapids: Doctor Dialogue

Join us for a Doctor Dialogue event, focused on caring for your heart and the hearts in our communities.

HouseCall Podcast: The CPR Episode

You don’t need special certification or formal training to perform hands-only CPR, but you do need education.

The subtle signs of heart trouble

There’s no mistaking a heart attack, right? Wrong. Some people do misread the important signs that something’s amiss.

Heart screenings: Why and when you need them

The best way to prevent heart disease is understanding and managing your risk factors.

Experiencing heart attack symptoms?

People may experience a variety of heart attack symptoms, but these are some of the most common.

Surgeon explains innovative heart valve replacement procedure

Dr. Amr Abbas and his team recently pioneered an innovative new valve replacement procedure to save a patient's life.

The connection between heart health and mental health

Dr. Sujana Gundlapalli, M.D., is a cardiologist with Corewell Health. She discusses the connection between heart health and mental health.

Be your own advocate for heart health

Cardiovascular disease in general is the number one killer in the United States, but especially in women. It kills more women than all cancers combined.

Minimally invasive heart surgery - Less pain, more gain

Dr. Alessandro Vivacqua, MD, a cardiothoracic surgeon with Corewell Health, shares his expertise on minimally invasive valve surgery.

Structural Heart team saves 74-year-old Redford patient

When Helga Abela of Redford was 60 years old, a faulty aortic valve made it difficult for her to catch her breath and get through daily life.

Upcoming event in Grand Rapids: Doctor Dialogue

Join us for a Doctor Dialogue event, focused on caring for your heart and the hearts in our communities.

HouseCall Podcast: The CPR Episode

You don’t need special certification or formal training to perform hands-only CPR, but you do need education.

The subtle signs of heart trouble

There’s no mistaking a heart attack, right? Wrong. Some people do misread the important signs that something’s amiss.

Heart screenings: Why and when you need them

The best way to prevent heart disease is understanding and managing your risk factors.

Experiencing heart attack symptoms?

People may experience a variety of heart attack symptoms, but these are some of the most common.

Surgeon explains innovative heart valve replacement procedure

Dr. Amr Abbas and his team recently pioneered an innovative new valve replacement procedure to save a patient's life.

The connection between heart health and mental health

Dr. Sujana Gundlapalli, M.D., is a cardiologist with Corewell Health. She discusses the connection between heart health and mental health.

Be your own advocate for heart health

Cardiovascular disease in general is the number one killer in the United States, but especially in women. It kills more women than all cancers combined.

Minimally invasive heart surgery - Less pain, more gain

Dr. Alessandro Vivacqua, MD, a cardiothoracic surgeon with Corewell Health, shares his expertise on minimally invasive valve surgery.

Structural Heart team saves 74-year-old Redford patient

When Helga Abela of Redford was 60 years old, a faulty aortic valve made it difficult for her to catch her breath and get through daily life.

Upcoming event in Grand Rapids: Doctor Dialogue

Join us for a Doctor Dialogue event, focused on caring for your heart and the hearts in our communities.

HouseCall Podcast: The CPR Episode

You don’t need special certification or formal training to perform hands-only CPR, but you do need education.

The subtle signs of heart trouble

There’s no mistaking a heart attack, right? Wrong. Some people do misread the important signs that something’s amiss.

Heart screenings: Why and when you need them

The best way to prevent heart disease is understanding and managing your risk factors.

Experiencing heart attack symptoms?

People may experience a variety of heart attack symptoms, but these are some of the most common.

Connect with a heart specialist

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