Healthcare visits can be intimidating, and for some, even accessing care in the first place is a challenge. That’s why Another Level Barbering and Cosmetology School (ALBCS) is collaborating with … Read more
On March 24, 2025, Virginia Governor Glen Youngkin signed SB817 and HB1695 into law. This new legislation requires schools to develop and implement cardiac emergency response plans (CERPs). A cardiac … Read more
Kelli Lemon named American Heart Association Central Virginia Leaders of Impact™ winner Kelli Lemon, local entrepreneur and media personality, has been named the American Heart Association Central Virginia 2024 Leaders … Read more
Terrence Kerner named 2025 Richmond American Heart Association Heart Ball Chair For more than 100 years, the American Heart Association has committed to advancing health and hope for everyone, everywhere. … Read more
American Heart Association signature event supports heart disease research, celebrates survivors and raises awareness of CPR Nearly 3,000 people joined the Richmond Heart Walk on Saturday, Oct. 19 at Innsbrook, … Read more
The American Heart Association’s Leaders of Impact™ nominees work to advance health and hope for everyone everywhere through community fundraising and philanthropy The American Heart Association believes that everyone everywhere … Read more
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize Dr. Patricia Rodriguez-Lozano, an inspiring leader dedicated to improving women’s heart health. As a Peruvian-born cardiologist, Dr. Rodriguez-Lozano serves as the Director … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
(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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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