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January 6th, 2012 at 10:24 am
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MIAMI, FL – January 3, 2012 – Dade Medical College, a postsecondary education and training institution, is lending support and leadership to one of Miami's most anticipated events of the social season – the American Heart Association's Miami Heart & Stroke Ball – as this year's signature sponsor. The 44th annual event will take place on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at the Four Seasons Hotel Miami.
"We are extremely happy to support an organization with such a robust and important mission," states Dade Medical College President and CEO Ernesto Perez. "Helping to create awareness of the prevalence of heart disease in our community is a priority for our institution," he adds. "We look forward to being part of this distinguished and historic event."
Heart disease and stroke remain the No. 1 and No. 4 leading health threats to American men and women. More than 2,200 Americans die of cardiovascular diseases each day, an average of one death every 39 seconds. While largely perceived as a "man's disease", heart disease is also the No. 1 killer of women. In fact, more women die of cardiovascular disease than the next five causes of death combined, including all forms of cancer. Stroke is the No. 4 killer of Americans, claiming a life on average every three to four minutes. Each year, about 780,000 people experience a new or recurrent stroke.
This year, the Miami Heart & Stroke Ball, now in its 44th year, will be celebrating more than four decades of success, refined history and widespread recognition. The American Heart Association's Miami Heart & Stroke Ball holds a place in the local spotlight as one of the most continuous and prestigious charity events in Miami.
Perez said, "The American Heart Association has a long-standing presence in our community and has raised millions of dollars to help fund lifesaving research, education and community programs."
Festivities get underway at 6:00 p.m. with a cocktail reception and silent auction followed by a dinner program and brief stage presentation beginning at 8:00 p.m. and dancing throughout the evening. Michele Chulick of UHealth, Ian Pesses of Akerman Senterfitt, and George and Marla Bergmann of Bergmann Properties will serve as co-chairs.
Other sponsors include The Saul & Theresa Esman Foundation, UHealth, University of Miami Hospital and Siemens/Med-Lab. Media sponsors are Comcast, MIAMI Magazine, CBS4 and MyTV33. For further information, please call Marla Wilson, Development Director, Miami Heart Ball, at 305.631.4752 or visit www.heart.org/miamiheartball.com.
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About the American Heart Association
Founded in 1924, the AHA is the nation's oldest and largest voluntary health organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular disease and stroke. To help prevent, treat and defeat these diseases — America’s No. 1 and No. 4 killers — they fund cutting-edge research, conduct lifesaving public and professional educational programs, and advocate to protect public health. To learn more or join them in helping all Americans, call 1.800.AHA.USA1 or visit www.heart.org.
About Dade Medical College
With more than 400 academic, administrative and support professionals at our four South Florida campuses and corporate office, Dade Medical College offers and provides quality, outcome-based education through professionally credentialed and certified faculty whose commitment to excellence in education is unparalleled by other colleges and institutions. Dade Medical College offers Associate and Bachelor of Science degrees in programs that include nursing, radiologic technology, cardiac sonography, diagnostic ultrasound, medical assistant, massage therapy and more. The School of Continuing Education offers non-credit courses for students and professionals in support of their professional development, advancement and licensing/registry attainment and/or renewal.
Classes start every four weeks. Online course and program offerings will be available soon. Dade Medical College is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (Miami and Hollywood Campuses) and is licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education. Dade Medical College has also been approved by the Florida Board of Nursing and the Florida Board of Massage and is a member of the Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges and the South Florida Hospital and Healthcare Association.
For more information, visit www.DadeMedical.edu, like them on www.facebook.com/DadeMedicalCollege or call 305.644.1171.
