The American Heart Association in New York City is pleased to announce that the 2019 Young Professionals Red Ball will take place on Friday, November 15 at Stage 48 in Manhattan. Ticket to this vibrant and bold fundraiser are on sale now. The YP Red Ball is an annual event hosted by the Association’s Young
The American Heart Association’s Brooklyn Heart Walk is pleased to announce that participants can now bring their friendly dogs to walk with them on Sunday, September 15 at MCU Park in Coney Island. This is the first time that a Brooklyn Heart Walk will welcome pets. The announcement comes after recent studies have shown that
Liz Elting, the Founder and CEO of the Elizabeth Elting Foundation and one of the most successful women entrepreneurs in America as well as a noted advocate for women’s health and equality, has been named to the New York City Board of Directors of the American Heart Association. The appointment comes following a years-long relationship
As the severity of high blood pressure rises, the risk of stroke rises almost twice as quickly in women compared with men, according to a new study. Published Tuesday in the journal Hypertension, the research raises the question of whether sex-specific guidelines may be needed for controlling high blood pressure. High blood pressure is the most
Dr. Valentin Fuster to receive Heart of Gold Award New York, NY August 6, 2019 — The American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization devoted to a world of longer, healthier lives announced today that Chris Hariegel and Howard Weinstein of Compass One Healthcare will serve as Event Co-Chairs of the New York City
Access to affordable healthy food is good for our hearts and good for our city For immediate release New York, NY August 1, 2019 — The American Heart Association supports New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson’s plan to combat food inequality. Affordable healthy food is a cornerstone to our mission, and we remain deeply
Everybody knows being sedentary is bad for your heart. But a new study suggests watching lots of TV might be particularly bad for African Americans – and it was linked to more of a risk than having a job that requires sitting all day. The study published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Heart Association said African
Dr. Mary Ann McLaughlin to receive Heart of Gold Award for her legacy of service New York, NY June 10, 2019 — The American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization devoted to a world of longer, healthier lives announced today that Paul Killion and Jerry Eisner of Compass One Healthcare will serve as Event
Effective Physical Education and safer street guidelines will improve health equity For immediate release The American Heart Association applauds the New York City Council on passing important legislation to help ensure New York City children are receiving adequate Physical Education (Intro 1294 and Intro 1298) and (Int 322) to create a checklist of best practices
By Matt Lindner The call that completely turned my world upside down came when I was at a bar in Chicago after a playoff hockey game. “Matt,” my sister said, “Mom had a stroke and we need to go out to the suburbs now.” We didn’t know it at the time, but my mom had