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Mackenzie Kingshott Named National Youth Heart Ambassador

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

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Mackenzie Kingshott, a Skagit Valley student, has been named a National Youth Heart Ambassador following her personal heart health challenges, aiming to become a cardiac surgeon.

The program aims to educate communities on heart health while supporting young people pursuing careers in cardiology. Kingshott, who plans to become a cardiac surgeon, will use the platform to share her experiences and promote heart health awareness.

Her appointment marks a new role for a local student in public health education, with no further details on her specific outreach plans provided by the source.

📄 Source: Skagit Valley Herald — https://www.goskagit.com/search/?f=rss&t=article&c=news/local_news&l=50&s=start_time&sd=desc

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Mackenzie Kingshott has been named a National Youth Heart Ambassador“Mackenzie Kingshott is now a National Youth Heart Ambassador, educating people on heart health as she prepares to be a cardiac surgeon one day.”
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Mackenzie Kingshott aims to become a cardiac surgeon“Mackenzie Kingshott is now a National Youth Heart Ambassador, educating people on heart health as she prepares to be a cardiac surgeon one day.”
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The program aims to educate communities on heart health“Mackenzie Kingshott is now a National Youth Heart Ambassador, educating people on heart health as she prepares to be a cardiac surgeon one day.”
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Her appointment marks a new role for a local student in public health education“MOUNT VERNON — Following her struggles with heart health, Mackenzie Kingshott is now a National Youth Heart Ambassador, educating people on heart health as she prepares to be a cardiac surgeon one day.”