Newark, Del., Aug. 27, 2026 — More than 350,000 people in the United States experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital each year, and approximately 23,000 are children. The first critical moments of a medical emergency, the people nearby are most likely family members, educators, coaches or even other students, and many have never been … Read more
NEWARK, Del., August 7, 2026 — Six hospitals across Delaware are being recognized by the American Heart Association for their commitment to improving care for patients with heart disease and stroke through Get With The Guidelines® quality improvement programs. Nationwide, more than 3,000 hospitals take part in these efforts, helping ensure patients receive care aligned … Read more
The American Heart Association is celebrating a major victory for nutrition access and health in Delaware: funding and implementation support to create the state’s first-ever Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Double Up Bucks Program. Proposed in Governor Matt Meyer’s Recommended Budget, the program will help SNAP participants stretch their food budgets by matching purchases of fresh fruits and vegetables, effectively doubling their purchasing power for fresh produce. For many Delawareans, that … Read more
DiFonzo joins the American Heart Association in engaging companies in Sussex County to create a community of lifesavers DEWEY BEACH, Del., June 1, 2026 — According to the American Heart Association, 9 in 10 people who suffer cardiac arrest outside of the hospital die, and more than half don’t receive bystander CPR. CPR — especially … Read more
Building on 2025 Successes, Campaign Continues Mission to Save Women’s Lives from Heart Disease WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 2, 2026 — Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for women in Delaware and across the United States. To change that, the American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone … Read more
New resources strengthen lifesaving readiness for coaches, athletes and families across high-volume youth sports programs WILMINGTON, Del., Dec. 3, 2025 — Four Delaware youth-serving organizations that support high-volume sports programs and diverse young athletes are receiving CPR and First Aid in Youth Sports Training Kits to help ensure coaches, athletes and families are prepared to … Read more
This October, the American Heart Association hosted a series of Healthy for Good workshops in Dover and Wilmington, giving local residents practical tools to cook healthier meals, shop smarter and feel more confident making everyday choices that support their well-being. Over four weeks, participants met once a week at the Modern Maturity Center in Dover and at the Central … Read more