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PCNA celebrates the 50th anniversary of Surgeon General’s report: Smoking & Health

By PCNA | January 30, 2014

This month, the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA) celebrates the 50th anniversary of the landmark 1964 Surgeon General’s report: Smoking and Health. PCNA president Kathy Berra publicly supports this latest…

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PCNA Awards Boston Advertising Agency $5,000 to Fund Employee Wellness Programs After Winning National Challenge

By PCNA | November 25, 2013

Monday, 10 June 2013 16:29   PCNA awards Boston advertising agency $5,000 to fund employee wellness programs after winning national challenge First Annual PCNA Prevention Challenge impacts corporate wellness, aids…

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Kim Newlin Appointed to PCNA Board of Directors

By PCNA | November 25, 2013

Wednesday, 04 September 2013 11:20 KIM NEWLIN JOINS PCNA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MADISON, Wis.—September 3, 2013–The Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA), headquartered in Madison, Wis., announces the addition of Kim Newlin, MSN, ANP…

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PCNA Prevention Challenge Promotes Heart Disease Awareness, Prevention

By PCNA | November 25, 2013

Friday, 15 February 2013 00:00 MADISON, Wis., February, 15, 2013 PCNA Prevention Challenge asks hospitals and organizations to create programs dedicated to heart health and share their stories to win…

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First Ever ACC Joint Symposium with a Nursing Organization Focuses on Improving Patient Outcomes with Team-Based Care

By meganmori | November 25, 2013

Saturday, 24 March 2012 00:00 CHICAGO, March 24, 2012 The Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) will host a Joint Symposium at the American…

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PCNA Endorses American Heart Association Science Advisory, Urges Cardiac Rehab Referrals

By meganmori | November 25, 2013

Monday, 30 January 2012 00:00 New science advisory calls attention to missed opportunities for patients to participate in life-saving cardiac rehabilitation programs Madison, Wis., January 30, 2012 – The Preventive…

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Wedell and Louie Presented with PCNA 2012 Terry Thomas Clinical Practice Award

By meganmori | November 25, 2013

Thursday, 19 April 2012 00:00 Washington, D.C., April 19, 2012 Two nurses from The Cardiac Therapy Foundation in Palo Alto, Calif. receive national award at PCNA’s 18th Annual Symposium in…

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PCNA Welcomes Karen Grindstaff, MSN, FNP-BC As 2012 Inducted Fellow

By meganmori | November 25, 2013

Thursday, 19 April 2012 00:00 Washington, D.C., April 19, 2012 Nurse from Asheville, NC is inducted as a Fellow at the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association’s Annual Symposium in Washington, DC…

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PCNA Welcomes Susan M. Bush, RN As 2012 Inducted Fellow

By PCNA | November 25, 2013

Thursday, 19 April 2012 00:00 Washington, D.C., April 19, 2012 Nurse from Greeley, CO is inducted as a Fellow at the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association’s Annual Symposium in Washington, DC…

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Team-Based Approach to Heart Disease Prevention Key in Identifying Missed Opportunities for Controlling Hypertension

By PCNA | November 25, 2013

Monday, 10 September 2012 00:00 MADISON, Wis., September 10, 2012 PCNA responds to CDC Vital Signs report with the early release of new patient education material on controlling blood pressure…

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