Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Xiomara Encarnacion
Hola! My name is Xiomara Encarnacion, and I am an Agency Relations Regional Manager with Feed More. I am also a proud Latina living in Richmond, Virginia, and a Proud … Read more
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Richmond’s Robinson Theater Now Prepared to Respond in Cardiac Emergencies
The American Heart Association and East End Fellowship launched a new Cardiac Emergency Response Plan (CERP) at the historic Robinson Theater. Located in Richmond’s East End, the Robinson Theater is … Read more
American Heart Association Announces 2024 Richmond Heart Walk Lifestyle Change Award
The American Heart Association and Richmond Heart Walk Healthy for Good sponsor, Molina Healthcare, will honor someone who has made healthy lifestyle changes at this year’s Richmond Heart Walk on … Read more
She had a stroke at 25. Now she has a message for other young stroke survivors.
Germaine Blakey was doing what she normally did on a Sunday morning. An active part of her church community, she was sitting in the pews when she began to feel … Read more
Aetna Better Health of Virginia CEO to chair movement to turn bystanders to lifesavers
American Heart Association expands lifesaving efforts through corporate-driven Heart Walk campaign [Richmond, VA, June 20, 2024] — Nine out of 10 people who suffer cardiac arrest outside of the hospital … Read more
HITT Contracting Vice President steps up to save lives in Central Virginia
Mike Smith to lead American Heart Association Richmond 2024 Hard Hats with Heart Campaign [RICHMOND, VA] June 11, 2024 – Mike Smith, Vice President with HITT Contracting, will work with … Read more
2024 Richmond Heart Ball raises $1.3 million to combat heart disease and stroke in Central Virginia
American Heart Association annual event raises funds and awareness locally RICHMOND, VA, May 7, 2024 — The 2024 Richmond Heart Ball, presented by Dominion Energy, brought hearts together to save … Read more
“We didn’t know children could have strokes.” Nolan’s family shares their story.
Did you know that children can have strokes? About 1 in 2,000 children will have a pediatric stroke in their lifetime. Nolan, now 13 years old, experienced a stroke in … Read more
Local bands raise $31,000 for American Heart Association in memory of band member’s son
(RICHMOND, VA), (April 15, 2024) – Six local bands joined forces on Saturday, March 23 for the first annual Avery Walls Music Festival at The Park RVA. The festival’s purpose … Read more
Richmond heart disease survivor wins fundraising competition for American Heart Association
Desiree Tunnell named the American Heart Association Go Red for Women’s® Central Virginia Woman of Impact™ Winner (RICHMOND, VA), (Apr. 9, 2024) — Desiree Tunnell, has been named the American … Read more
This college athlete listened to the warning signs. Now he’s urging others to do the same.
Twenty-one-year-old Tucker Mullen never expected to deal with heart issues at his young age. A member of the University of Virginia lacrosse team, he thought he was in perfect health. … Read more
VCU Health Chief of Health Impact leads local movement to improve women’s heart health
Sheryl Garland to chair the American Heart Association’s Richmond’s 2023-24 Go Red for Women® movement Sheryl Garland, Chief of Health Impact for VCU Health, will serve as the executive volunteer … Read more
One in One Hundred: Alyiah’s Journey from Statistic to Inspiration
Christina Luntzer was stunned when she learned that one in one hundred babies are born with a heart defect. She never imagined that her own child would bring that statistic … Read more
Utibe Bassey, Dominion Energy Vice President, to Chair Centennial American Heart Association Richmond Heart Ball
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, October 19, 2023 — As plans are underway for the 2024 Richmond Heart Ball, Utibe Bassey, Dominion Energy Vice President of Customer Experience, has been named chair of this year’s community-wide campaign. The Heart Ball celebrates progress made through the dedication and passion of … Read more
Check it Out: Blood Pressure in Richmond and Petersburg Libraries
Have you heard about the latest addition to the shelves at the library? The American Heart Association is adding blood pressure monitoring stations and loaner devices to libraries across the … Read more
Richmond leaders join local initiative to drive equitable health for all
American Heart Association’s Leaders of Impact campaign runs today through Nov. 15 RICHMOND, VA – September 29, 2023 – Where someone lives should not dictate how long they live. Five … Read more
American Heart Association Announces Richmond Heart Walk Lifestyle Change Awards
RICHMOND, VA – The American Heart Association and Richmond Heart Walk Healthy for Good sponsor, Molina Healthcare, will honor those who have made healthy lifestyle changes at this year’s Richmond … Read more
Richmond-area companies and donors make bold commitments to heart and brain health
The American Heart Association Founders Day June 10 celebrates 99 years of work dedicated to heart disease and stroke June 10 commemorates the anniversary of the founding of the American … Read more