Communications director at AHA Philadelphia who's dedicated to being a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.
hidden Philadelphia Resident Named Among Top Finalists for AHA EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator™

Philadelphia Resident Named Among Top Finalists for AHA EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator™

Casey Adams Jones

Community activists, social entrepreneurs, and changemakers are among the list of top candidates for the 2020-21 EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator™. Included in the list of nine finalists is Philadelphia resident Kevin Dixon, who is a mentor at Rebel Ventures where he inspires high school students who pursue entrepreneurship.   Rebel Ventures is a youth-driven, healthy food business run by high school students and supported by University of Pennsylvania students that includes a nonprofit business entity (also
hidden AHA Philadelphia Thankful Holiday Reflections

AHA Philadelphia Thankful Holiday Reflections

Casey Adams Jones

The Thanksgiving holiday is often a time of reflection and gratitude.  At the American Heart Association Philadelphia, we’re incredibly grateful for so much and for so many people. Among the long list of those we’re thankful for such as our volunteers, donors, and partnering organizations, includes our two-time summer intern, DeAndra Forde.  Forde is an alumna of Drexel University. In the summers of 2019 and
hidden 2020 Philadelphia Heart Walk Participants Raise $1.7M for Lifesaving Research

2020 Philadelphia Heart Walk Participants Raise $1.7M for Lifesaving Research

Casey Adams Jones

The 2020 Philadelphia Heart Walk Digital Experience raised over an astounding $1.7M thanks to the relentless efforts and dedication of its participants. The American Heart Association Philadelphia is grateful for each team member and donor. We also greatly appreciate the leadership and fundraising efforts of our 2020 Heart Walk Chair, Dr. Richard Snyder, Executive Vice President
hidden AHA Philadelphia volunteer and heart surgeon talks type 2 diabetes and heart disease with local radio personality

AHA Philadelphia volunteer and heart surgeon talks type 2 diabetes and heart disease with local radio personality

Casey Adams Jones

Dr. Deon Vigilance, chief of cardiothoracic surgery at Mercy Health System and president-elect of the American Heart Association Southeastern Pennsylvania board of directors, spoke with Lady B of Classix Philly 107.9 FM about the link between type 2 diabetes and heart disease and stroke. In 2018, the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association
hidden Independence Blue Cross and AHA Philadelphia announce opportunity for community to provide PPE to local healthcare heroes on November 6

Independence Blue Cross and AHA Philadelphia announce opportunity for community to provide PPE to local healthcare heroes on November 6

Casey Adams Jones

The COVID-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented need for access to health tools and resources across the nation. Many health systems are still without enough personal protective equipment such as masks, gloves, gowns, and eye protection to safeguard their workers from the deadly virus.  Independence Blue Cross and the American Heart Association Philadelphia are teaming
hidden Infor, a global leader in business cloud software, commits to matching up to $125,000 for American Heart Association Infant CPR Training Kits

Infor, a global leader in business cloud software, commits to matching up to $125,000 for American Heart Association Infant CPR Training Kits

Casey Adams Jones

Infor, a global leader in business cloud software specialized by industry, has committed to helping the American Heart Association raise funds and awareness to place up to 500 Infant CPR training kits across hospitals in the Mid-Atlantic region. The kits contain training materials to help families learn hands-only CPR and choking-relief skills from the comfort
hidden AHA Philadelphia Increases Access to Healthy Food in Local Neighborhood to Address COVID-19 Hunger Crisis

AHA Philadelphia Increases Access to Healthy Food in Local Neighborhood to Address COVID-19 Hunger Crisis

Casey Adams Jones

In Philadelphia, 1 in 5 residents are nutrition insecure, which has detrimental short- and long-term implications on health outcomes, including but not limited to hypertension, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. Exacerbated now by the COVID-19 pandemic, there is an unprecedented need for emergency food relief, especially in neighborhoods that already had high rates of
hidden The AHA, Main Line Health & Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic respond to alarming drop in 9-1-1 calls fueled by COVID-19 fears

The AHA, Main Line Health & Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic respond to alarming drop in 9-1-1 calls fueled by COVID-19 fears

Casey Adams Jones

As COVID-19 cases continue to increase and strain emergency departments nationwide, a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) suggests ER visits in April were down 42 percent compared to the same period last year.[1] Yet, heart attacks and strokes haven’t stopped for COVID-19. To combat this alarming
hidden Caulipower® Donates $1M to the AHA During COVID-19 to Protect At-Risk Families from Food Insecurity and Educate Children About Healthy Home-Grown Product

Caulipower® Donates $1M to the AHA During COVID-19 to Protect At-Risk Families from Food Insecurity and Educate Children About Healthy Home-Grown Product

Casey Adams Jones

CAULIPOWER’s donation will deliver 100,000 meals of fresh produce to over 4,500 at-risk families. These are families who are suffering great hardship caused by COVID-19. In addition, the monies will support the development of the AHA’s national Teaching Gardens program. Philadelphia, June 23, 2020 – CAULIPOWER®, makers of America’s #1 better-for-you pizza, announced a $1