The 2024 chair of the Boston Heart Walk is turning to social media to rally the Greater Boston community for this year’s event. In two new videos, Scott Daley, general … Read more
WCVB Channel 5 Boston weekend evening anchor Jennifer Peñate will serve as the emcee for the 2024 Boston Heart Walk, taking place on Saturday, Oct. 26, on Boston Common. The … Read more
A Franklin, Mass., elementary school student has punched his ticket to one of the biggest sporting events in the world, thanks to a nationwide American Heart Association initiative promoting lifesaving … Read more
In a move to enhance community safety, the American Heart Association has teamed with Madison Park Development Corporation to install an automatic external defibrillator (AED) at Hibernian Hall in Roxbury. … Read more
Greater Boston churchgoers are getting a boost to their health thanks to a new initiative from the American Heart Association called “Have Faith in Heart.” The Association is working with … Read more
North Attleborough Middle School has been named the nation’s top American Heart Challenge school, raising an impressive $64,000 for the American Heart Association’s fight against cardiovascular disease. The school was … Read more
Two studies have uncovered alarming trends in blood pressure among younger populations in the United States. In a segment with CBS Boston anchor David Wade, health reporter Dr. Mallika Marshall … Read more
As temperatures rise, so does the risk of heart-related fatalities, experts warn. A recent report by NBC Boston highlights the deadly link between extreme heat and cardiovascular deaths, sounding alarms … Read more
The American Heart Association’s message about the dangers of extreme heat for heart patients reached the Greater Boston audience through a recent WBUR article written by Martha Bebinger. The piece, … Read more
In a significant push to combat the nation’s leading causes of death, 42 Massachusetts hospitals have joined an American Heart Association initiative to improve outcomes for patients with heart disease … Read more
Washington, D.C. witnessed a powerful display of grassroots advocacy recently as over 200 American Heart Association supporters converged on Capitol Hill. Their mission? To champion federal policies ensuring schools are … Read more
It’s only the first days of summer and record high temperatures are already being reported across much of the U.S. That’s prompted the American Heart Association to issue important warnings … Read more
The smells of summer have returned: sunscreen, freshly cut grass and burgers sizzling on the grill. For many families, backyard barbecues are a staple of summer dining. But often the … Read more
We’re thrilled to share that our annual Lawyers Have Heart 5K received some well-deserved attention on Boston’s airwaves this week! The event was featured on WCVB Channel 5’s popular morning … Read more
The Central Massachusetts Heart and Stroke Walk took place on Saturday, June 8, at Fitton Field in Worcester, Mass. The event saw a vibrant turnout, with several hundred participants gathering … Read more
In a poignant blend of celebration and advocacy, the American Heart Association marked its centennial anniversary on Wednesday at the Massachusetts State House, coinciding with CPR and AED Awareness Week. … Read more
At least 6 in 10 adults in an older, more diverse U.S. population could be affected by cardiovascular disease within the next 30 years, according to two new science reports. … Read more
Chrissy Gaffney, a heart disease survivor and American Heart Association volunteer, appeared on the XLO Morning Show with Jen Carter and Frank Foley today to discuss her personal journey and … Read more
The American Heart Association is working to improve the health of pregnant and postpartum women in Boston by offering free blood pressure screenings, health referrals, and educational materials at local … Read more
Tim Murray, host of Chamber Exchange, invited the American Heart Association to talk about the Central Massachusetts Heart and Stroke Walk and the organization’s 100th birthday this week. Joining Murray … Read more
Off-duty firefighters saved a man’s life during a hockey game in Pembroke recently, according to the Boston Globe. The incident occurred on May 19, when the man, who was playing … Read more
The 2024 Boston Heart and Stroke Ball brought hearts together to save lives and strive for equitable health for everyone living in Greater Boston on Saturday, May 4, at the … Read more
In an effort to combat heart disease and stroke, the American Heart Association launched a new radio ad campaign on WXLO, a popular station in the Worcester area, to raise … Read more
In a special segment aired during American Heart Month, Allyson Perron Drag, the government relations lead for the American Heart Association in Massachusetts, appeared on 22News. Interviewed by evening anchor … Read more