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BMH Cardiologist, Nurses Recognized at Heart Gala

March 29, 2004 - The Butler, Marshall, Warrendale division of the American Heart Association hosted the 2004 Heart Gala on March 27 at Pittsburgh Marriott North - Cranberry. The HeartCenter at Butler Memorial Hospital was the presenting sponsor of the Heart Gala.

The highlight of the event was the presentation of the “Heart of Gold” awards. The “Heart of Gold” awards are given to individuals whose leadership and dedication have advanced the fight against heart disease and stroke.
  • Dr. Surendra K. Sethi of BMH and Sethi Cardiology, was awarded for his leadership and work in the medical community in advancing the fight against heart disease and stroke.
  • BMH's cardiovascular nursing staff was recognized for competent and compassionate service in cardiovascular nursing. BMH Vice President of Patient Care Services Sarah Detmer accepted the award on behalf of the cardiac nursing staff at the hospital.
The 2004 Heart Gala raised funds for heart and stroke medical research as well as public and professional education programs. Research funded by the American Heart Association has yielded important discoveries such as CPR, life-extending drugs, pacemakers, bypass surgery, and surgical techniques to repair heart defects.

“Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America. However, many people believe that it is a man’s disease. That is not the case, as more than 500,000 American women die of heart disease each year,” said event co-chairperson Diane Davliakos. “We need to educate our mothers, our daughters, our sisters and all of the women in our lives on how to live longer and stronger by preventing heart disease before it begins.”

The Butler, Marshall and Warrendale division of the American Heart Association was formed in 2001 to better serve the local communities in the fight against heart disease and stroke. Since its inception, the Butler, Marshall and Warrendale division of the American Heart Association has successfully held three Tri-County American Heart Walks and two Heart Gala fund-raising events. The American Heart Association was founded in 1924 and has helped protect people of all ages and ethnicities from heart disease and stroke. These diseases, the nation’s No. 1 and No. 3 killers, claim more than 930,000 American lives a year. The association invested more than $348 million in fiscal year 2002-03 for research, professional and public education, and advocacy so people across America can live stronger, longer lives. 		BMH Recognized at Heart Gala



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Dr. Surendra K. Sethi, a BMH cardiologist, and the cardiovascular nursing staff at the hospital were recognized at the 2004 American Heart Association Heart Gala. Vice President of Patient Care Services Sarah Detmer accepted the award on behalf of the nurses.



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