Meet Daniela Vega – The NYC intern ready to make an impact
As senioritis began to kick in towards the end of my last semester, so did the stress and pressure of finding and securing a job post-graduation. It is almost every senior’s
Diego is the Communications Director for the American Heart Association in New York City. He loves sharing powerful stories that inspire people to take control of their health.
American Stroke Month: Special Topics in Stroke
Stroke Month is an opportunity to raise awareness and learn about the risk factor for stroke and stroke prevention. This is a great opportunity to uplift a few of the
CPR and Asian Americans: May 2023
AAPI Heritage Month Each May, we amplify our support of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. Like many people of South Asian ancestry, Anjana Srivastava can offer a long
American Stroke Month: Time to Celebrate SMBP Program in the Bronx NYC
We’re at the corner of Third Avenue and 140th street in the Bronx, the most diverse borough in the city and the county that ranks 62 out of 62 —
NYC Lobby Day 2023 Celebrates Democracy in Action!
On Thursday, May 11th the American Heart Association held its annual Lobby Day at New York City Hall. Local advocates and survivors visited the offices of council members who have
Twelve New York City leaders compete to become Woman of Impact and Teen of Impact
Congenital Heart Disease survivor and local student contribute to improving women’s health New York , NY — Every year across the country, a select group of individuals are nominated to
American Stroke Month: NYC lawyer celebrates 10th anniversary of surviving a stroke by providing pro bono legal services to asylum seekers
Pierre Georges Bonnefil’s stroke story starts in his Manhattan apartment, as he would say, with his wife, Marysia. It was she who recognized the signs of a stroke F.A.S.T. in
Venezuelan-born sisters keep dream of becoming doctors alive: Helped by American Heart Association’s Hispanic Serving Institutions Scholars Program
Andrea, 26, and Maria Jesus, 27, are sisters who share a common dream: to become doctors and scientists who help people live long, healthy lives. Growing up as gifted students,
Guest Post: Pregnancy puts stress on the heart—and it doesn’t stop at delivery by Dr. Catherine Weinberg
Experiencing a pregnancy means experiencing a change in your heart. Yes, it’s going to expand with anticipation and love about the adventure that awaits. Pregnancy can also put your heart
NewYork-Presbyterian leader to head local effort driving equitable health
Joe Ienuso from NewYork-Presbyterian named chair of the 2023 Heart of New York City campaign As plans are underway for the 2023 New York City Heart & Stroke Ball, Joe