The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on ensuring longer, healthier lives for all, has named Judy Parker, EdD, MSL, BSBA, Chief Executive Officer of Encompass Health and Star Elliott, Business Development Director at Encompass Health, as co-chairs for the Greater Lehigh Valley and Berks County Heart Walk. In this role Parker

Even as statewide restrictions start to ease from the COVID-19 pandemic, most Americans continue to spend most of their time at home. The odds of cardiac arrests in a home setting are likely to increase, according to the American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization devoted to a world of longer, healthier lives. Each

One in four U.S. adults are sitting for longer than eight hours each day, and this lack of activity is bad for mental and physical health. The American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization focused on heart and brain health for all, is urging adults to move more and sit less throughout the day.

The last year has been stressful for everyone. But women in particular have felt the increased pressures of pandemic parenting, juggling Zoom meetings with household chores, and keeping everyone healthy. And while they’ve risen to the challenges, with rising stress often comes rising blood pressure. High blood pressure is the leading cause of stroke –

Capital Health and the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, continue to think about you during this challenging time.  We hope you are taking all precautions to keep yourself, loved ones and coworkers safe. The top priority of the American Heart Association has been the health and well-being of all individuals

Stroke is the nation’s No. 5 killer, and leading cause of disability. The American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, is hosting CycleNation to raise awareness about that fact – and raise the funds to change the statistic. The digital experience will take place during May, American Stroke Month, where participants can

Each year a select group of individuals will be nominated to be part of the Woman of Impact Campaign because of their passion and drive to make a difference. All nominees are bringing together their own networks to form an impact team, set a goal, explore fundraising resources, and have a direct impact on the

By: Jill Hollander, Guest Blogger and Volunteer, American Heart Association Heart Month is officially over, but for many focusing on heart health is a daily priority. I was born with a congenital heart defect, had two open heart surgeries, and a heart transplant. My life has shown me that we get to choose how we

By: Meredith Wright Whitaker “I just thought it was heartburn. I didn’t want you to worry.” “So many women don’t even realize they’re having a heart attack.” “She waited too long to come in after the first one.” These are some of the memories that surface when I recall the dark weeks of October 2015,