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Pittsburgh, PA – Sandra (Sandy) Volpe has assumed a two-year term as chair of the board of directors for the Eastern States region of the American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary health organization dedicated to building longer, healthier lives free of cardiovascular diseases and strokes. Volpe served as chairperson-elect July 1, 2022 to June
PITTSBURGH, April 10 – There’s still time to make plans to attend the American Heart Association’s flagship women’s heart health event on May 11, 2023 at Acrisure Stadium, UPMC Club level. The Greater Pittsburgh Go Red for Women Experience raises awareness and helps fund the fight against heart disease and stroke, which claim the lives
PITTSBURGH – Nick Siliano was so inspired by his mom’s heart journey that last year, he dedicated his high school senior graduation project to learning more about the American Heart Association. Little did Nick’s mom, Tricia, know that her story would touch so many others and earn her an award from the Association, two years after
PITTSBURGH, PA — The American Heart Association (AHA), the largest voluntary health organization fighting heart disease and other cardiovascular diseases, announces Michael Huwar, president, Peoples division of Essential Utilities, as chair of the 2022 Greater Pittsburgh Heart Walk. As chair, Huwar is leading the organizational and recruitment efforts in Greater Pittsburgh. He is calling on
Pittsburgh, PA – August 9, 2022 – The American Heart Association (AHA) has named Matthew Sousa as the Executive Director for the Greater Pittsburgh region. The AHA is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke, funding innovative research, fighting for stronger public health policies, and providing critical tools and information to save
Sandra (Sandy) Volpe has assumed the role of chair-elect of the board of directors for the Eastern States region of the American Heart Association (AHA), the world’s leading voluntary health organization dedicated to building longer, healthier lives free of cardiovascular diseases and strokes. Volpe will serve as chair-elect through June 30, 2023, at which
Record high temperatures are bringing summer heat early this year around much of the U.S., and the American Heart Association, a global force for longer, healthier lives for all, is urging people to take extra steps to protect their hearts. Precautions are especially important for older adults and people with high blood pressure, obesity or
PITTSBURGH, June 10, 2022 — On the ninety-eighth anniversary of the founding of the American Heart Association, Pittsburgh companies are making bold commitments to stand with the Association as it drives toward its 2024 Impact Goal which is focused on improving cardiovascular health for all while identifying and removing barriers to health care access and
PITTSBURGH, PA— The American Heart Association, the leading global volunteer organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke, is rallying women in Pittsburgh to “Reclaim Your Rhythm” on Friday, February 4 as a part of the Association’s Go Red for Women® National Wear Red Day®. February, has gotten off to a freezing cold start
Walking is a Booootiful way to support the American Heart Association. On Sunday, Oct. 31, Halloween morning, the Greater Pittsburgh Heart Walk will step off at North Park. Walkers are invited to join in person or walk wherever they are to celebrate heart and stroke survivors, raise lifesaving funds and encourage physical activity. Join Heart