The importance of heart health for children, too
We're chatting with Dr. Brenda Mendizabal, of the American Heart Association of Greater Pittsburgh, about heart healthy habits for children ahead of this weekend's annual Heart Walk at Hartwood Acres.
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We're chatting with Dr. Brenda Mendizabal, of the American Heart Association of Greater Pittsburgh, about heart healthy habits for children ahead of this weekend's annual Heart Walk at Hartwood Acres.
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