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 list of family members who’ve had heart disease. “My grandfathers. My dad. My father-in-law. My brothers,” she recalled. “My grandmother died from it. I don’t
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 — last in health outcomes across all New York State! To address this disparity, in 2021 the American Heart Association’s National Hypertension Control Initiative began supporting
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 supported our policy asks and those who can influence many of the topics we prioritize, such as funding CPR in Schools, restrictions on menthol tobacco,
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 be a part of Woman of Impact and Teen of Impact because of their passion and drive to make a difference. Launching on National Wear
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 February 2013. Bonnefil, a 55-year-old partner at a law firm at the time, failed to answer several questions from Marysia. When she looked at him,
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, the Vasquez sisters each began medical school as teenagers, but due to political and economic turmoil in their home country of Venezuela, their medical school
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 at risk for physical complications. Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of pregnancy complications, some of which can lead to lifelong heart concerns.
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 Ienuso, Group Senior Vice President of Facilities and Real Estate at NewYork-Presbyterian has been named chair of this year’s community-wide campaign. The Heart & Stroke
As a physical education teacher at Crotona International High School in the Bronx, Milagros Figueroa’s lessons often echo the principles of the American Heart Association, educating young people on how to create healthy habits that will propel them into a lifetime of excellent heart health. On Tuesday, December 6, 2022, Ms. Figueroa’s class learned another
The American Heart Association on Long Island is proud to announce that it has been selected as a nonprofit beneficiary of the New York Islanders Hockey With A Heart on Tuesday, February 7th at UBS Arena. On this night, volunteers from the American Heart Association will share the life-saving message that CPR Saves Lives and