The American Heart Association celebrates New Jersey Heart Ball’s 25th anniversary The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, is back in the ballroom this year for the 25th annual New Jersey Heart Ball. The event will be held from 6 to 11 p.m. June 10,
This May, American Stroke Month and National High Blood Pressure Education Month, be a Stroke – Blood Pressure Champion! Encourage your audience members to have their blood pressure checked and know and share the F.A.S.T. warning signs of stroke. Capital Health and the American Heart Association | American Stroke Association are here to offer help
Jessica Blomn’s story of survival has spanned more than two decades. “My journey is a long one,” she said. “It all began when I was in my senior year at Montclair State University, where I was one of the team captains for the swim team and president of my sorority.” Jessica’s doctor suggested she see
What’s good for your mind and body is good for your heart. The American Heart Association’s new approach to this total health platform provides simple resources to help nourish your mind, heart and body with science you can trust and tools you can use. Headquartered in Roseland, NJ, ADP is a proud local sponsor of
By Jill Hollander, Guest Blogger and Heart Ambassador, American Heart Association My personal experiences have shown me that gratitude is like a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day. In challenging times, it will help you to shift perspective and see what is working, how you are being supported, and it can help you to
Change a little. Change a lot. Everyone has a reason to live a longer and healthier life, and life is why NRG Energy stands in support of the American Heart Association. Why? Life. Life is why. Eat smart and get Healthy for Good™ with the American Heart Association (AHA). The Healthy for Good movement is
By Jill Hollander, Guest Blogger and Heart Ambassador, American Heart Association Today is World Heart Day, I have learned from personal experience how important and necessary it is to take care of your heart. I was born with a congenital heart defect, have had two open heart surgeries, and a heart transplant. My life has
The American Heart Association and the National Football League reach 15th year milestone of inspiring physical activity. The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, the National Football League (NFL) and New York Giants are doubling down on kids physically active through NFL PLAY 60 as
The American Heart Association’s school-based program, American Heart Challenge™, awarded Julia Stieglitz at Pascack Hills High School in Montvale, New Jersey with $1,000 college scholarships recognizing their commitment to wellness and community health. In total, five high school juniors and seniors were awarded scholarships from schools across the country. The American Heart Association, the world’s
In an effort to advance care delivered to stroke patients and improve patient outcomes, New Jersey Medical and EMS leadership established the “RACE” (Rapid Arterial oCclusion Evaluation) scale as a recommended tool for EMS providers to use for stroke severity assessment, to identify patients who may be having a severe form of stroke and may