We recently mentioned that StopAfib.org is a proud member of AF StatTM: A Call to Action for Atrial Fibrillation. It's exciting to have 24 organizations, along with Dr. Eric Prystowsky, Senator Bill Frist, MD, and NBA Hall of Famer Jerry West, working together to raise afib awareness. To learn more: About AF Stat and see …
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As Baby Boomers approach their Medicare years, a diverse group of healthcare leaders has joined together to launch AF Stat™: A Call to Action for Atrial Fibrillation (AF Stat), and to announce the formation of the AF Stat Working Group. This first-of-its-kind, national initiative aims to elevate understanding, diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation (afib) …
Read MoreIf you're in the Lansing, MI area, please come join us for a complimentary afib patient education forum this Thursday evening, May 28th, courtesy of Ingham Regional Medical Center. It features Dr. Divyakant Gandhi, cardiothoracic surgeon, and Dr. John Ip, electrophysiologist, as well as Mellanie True Hills of StopAfib.org. Details at: Atrial Fibrillation Patient Education Forum …
Read MorePlease join us for an Atrial Fibrillation Patient Program, Dinner with the Doctor, in Hollywood, FL on Wednesday, April 15, 2009. Featured speakers are Dr. Michael Cortelli, Surgeon and Mellanie True Hills, CEO of StopAfib.org. Details at: Dinner with the Doctor
Read More50+ Fabulous is currently featuring the story of Mellanie True Hills, CEO of StopAfib.org. The story talks about Mellanie's transition from high-tech road warrior to her mission of saving lives and later creating StopAfib.org for those with atrial fibrillation. 50+ Fabulous founder, Pattie Heisser, started the online community during a brief sabbatical from her consulting …
Read MoreWorld-renowned electrophysiologist, Eric N. Prystowsky, a member of the writing committee for the atrial fibrillation guidelines, shared with Mellanie True Hills and StopAfib.org what afib patients need to know about the atrial fibrillation guidelines. Watch the video: Dr. Eric Prystowsky Talks About What Patients Need to Know About the Atrial Fibrillation Guidelines
Read MoreYou're invited to attend an Atrial Fibrillation Patient Information Seminar in Schaumburg, IL on 3/7/09. This seminar features Mellanie True Hills, CEO of StopAfib.org and the American Foundation for Women's Health, and best-selling author of A Woman's Guide to Saving Her Own Life. Read: Free Seminar on Atrial Fibrillation, Schaumburg, IL
Read MoreIt's Thanksgiving week here in the U.S., which is a time to reflect and give thanks. No matter what has happened in our lives, we have much for which to be thankful. I have much for which I am thankful as well, including getting a second chance and a third chance at life. Both caused …
Read MoreUSA Weekend HealthSmart edition features a story about Mellanie True Hills, founder of StopAfib.org, in which she talks about living with atrial fibrillation and communicating electronically with her surgeon before and after her mini-maze surgery. Read: USA Weekend Talks About Atrial Fibrillation and Mini-Maze Surgery... What are your thoughts on the role that electronic communications should play in your communications …
Read MoreMellanie True Hills and StopAfib.org were included in the latest issue of More magazine in Retirement for the Restless by Lisa Belkin of the NYTimes. Read the story...
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