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Multilingual efforts increasing access to life-saving skills across New York City

November 11, 2025November 10, 2025 by ellabeames

American Heart Association expands CPR access with community outreach and culturally relevant training The American Heart Association has continued to cultivate relationships with community-based organizations to empower every corner of … Read more

Categories New York City Tags Community Health, community impact

Elevating blood pressure care in New York City’s most vulnerable communities

October 30, 2025 by ellabeames

A collaboration between the American Heart Association and Damian Family Health Centers is advancing access and consistency in blood pressure management. High blood pressure is the leading risk factor for stroke … Read more

Categories New York City Tags Community Health, community impact

Breaking language barriers to build a city of lifesavers 

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025 by ellabeames

NEW YORK, NY, October 29, 2025 — Nine out of ten people who suffer cardiac arrest outside of a hospital die — often because bystanders don’t know what to do or are afraid to help. New York City … Read more

Categories New York City Tags community engagement, Community Health, community impact, multilingual, new york city

Infor Executive Lindsey Drake to Lead 2025–26 NYC STEM Goes Red Empowerment Initiative

October 23, 2025 by ellabeames

Drake will spearhead American Heart Association efforts to expand STEM access for young women through New York City Go Red for Women® movement NEW YORK, NY, October 23, 2025 — … Read more

Categories New York City Tags Go Red for Women, STEM Goes Red Chair

American Heart Association engages 500+ at Staten Island’s HealthFest with lifesaving tools and youth programs 

October 10, 2025 by ellabeames

On September 26, the American Heart Association participated in Staten Island’s HealthFest 2025. The no-cost community event was held at Staten Island University Hospital Community Park, home of the Staten … Read more

Categories New York City Tags Community Health, community impact

New York City advocates rally at City Hall to push for menthol tobacco 

October 14, 2025October 1, 2025 by ellabeames

NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 1, 2025 – On September 25, the rain did not stop advocates from the American Heart Association and Korean Community Services as they gathered at City … Read more

Categories New York City Tags community impact

American Heart Association in New York City Hosts Annual Advocacy Kickoff

September 22, 2025 by ellabeames

On Tuesday September 16, advocates joined the virtual American Heart Association Advocacy Kickoff to hear about last year’s successes and the opportunities to be involved in 2025-26. Last year, we … Read more

Categories New York City Tags Advocacy, community impact, new york city

American Heart Association opens casting call for 2026 New York City Go Red for Women Class of Survivors

September 15, 2025 by ellabeames

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 15, 2025 — Nearly 45% of women over the age of 20 are living with some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD), yet most aren’t aware that … Read more

Categories New York City Tags American Heart Association, Class of Survivors, Go Red for Women, new york city

Advocating for Longer Healthier Lives in Harlem

August 19, 2025 by ellabeames

On August 16th and 17th in Harlem, the American Heart Association met with long time advocates, strategized with community partners, and recruited new advocates to our Heart Powered grassroots network … Read more

Categories New York City Tags Advocacy, Menthol, new york city

Staying Heart-Smart During a Heat Wave

September 9, 2025July 28, 2025 by ellabeames

The week’s forecast is predicting extreme temperatures, and the American Heart Association urges everyone – especially those with heart conditions – to take proactive steps to stay safe and heart-smart … Read more

Categories New York City

Working Together to Improve Community Health: Xavier Mission Receives New Refrigerator for Food Pantry

June 26, 2025June 26, 2025 by ellabeames

NEW YORK, NY, June 26, 2025 — In a collaborative effort to combat food insecurity and promote community health, the American Heart Association has donated a new commercial refrigerator to … Read more

Categories New York, New York City Tags Community Health, community impact

Smoking is trendy again, but here is why it isn’t cool…

June 24, 2025 by ellabeames

Whether it is a parent, grandparent, friend, or even yourself, smoking has touched us all in one way or another. If none of those are the case, then it is … Read more

Categories New York, New York City

American Heart Association Joins United for Child Care to Advocate for the Rights of Families in New York City 

June 20, 2025 by ellabeames

On Monday, June 16, in front of City Hall, the American Heart Association proudly stood in solidarity with New Yorkers United for Child Care at their “Father’s Day Cookout” rally. … Read more

Categories New York City Tags Advocacy, community impact, Education, New York, new york city

Every Day is a Miracle Reminds Us of the Power of Community

June 19, 2025 by ellabeames

Last week, members of the American Heart Association’s New York City team, and one of the Association’s generous donors, Rose Caiola, had the opportunity to visit Every Day is a … Read more

Categories New York City Tags Community Health, community impact, Food Security, New York, new york city

Legal Industry in New York City Drives Equitable Health Impact

March 10, 2025 by ellabeames

NEW YORK, NY, March 10, 2025 — The American Heart Association’s annual celebration, Counsel for a Cause, is on the horizon. The New York City campaign is a year-round initiative … Read more

Categories New York, New York City, Uncategorized Tags community impact, Heart of New York City, NYC Counsel for a Cause
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