The American Heart Association helped bring science to life for about 100 Syracuse City School District elementary students. The STEM Has Heart Day at Van Duyn Elementary School featured hands-on examples and activities that not only engaged students in STEM fields, but taught them about their own health, as well. “Lifesaving science is not often
An expanded new program is giving New Yorkers a chance to help control a silent killer. The American Heart Association is now recruiting participants for the Check It! Challenge. The challenge is a statewide program encouraging people to check, change, and control their blood pressure. The program has been done on a community basis in
The American Heart Association has named Keri Sweet Zavaglia, SVP and US General Counsel of National Grid as the 2022 Syracuse Heart Challenge chairwoman. In this role Sweet Zavaglia is charged with a $580,000 fundraising goal to support the lifesaving work of the American Heart Association. The American Heart Association’s Heart Challenge® is a suite
Two Rochester-area women are being recognized by the American Heart Association. They were both recently awarded funding as part of a program working with community-based businesses to address the social determinants of health. During a ceremony held virtually last month, the Association awarded a total of $65,000 to the top finalists in the National EmPOWERED
More than 100 clinicians, primary care providers and population health representatives gathered virtually to help make New York State a healthier place at the Regional Hypertension Summit hosted by the American Heart Association. Hypertension is often called the silent killer, and it is the most important modifiable risk factor for heart disease. According to the
Reducing sedentary behavior and increasing physical activity is key to immediate and long-term health for children. That is why the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, the National Football League (NFL) and the Buffalo Bills are encouraging schools to get students moving for an opportunity
The American Heart Association is bringing a successful program back to the Syracuse City School District. At an event at H.W. Smith Pre-K-8 School, the AHA announced the Growing Healthy Hearts program is returning after a hiatus during the COVID pandemic. Now that school is back in session with full-time in-person learning, moving more is
After nearly two years away from in person events, today the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, brought the Syracuse Go Red for Women® Celebration back to our community. This signature event featured a new look this year to help participants Go Red safely. The
Kate Eldredge is an experienced development professional, fundraiser, and event manager. Driven by a passion for heart and brain health, she takes pride in fighting for the American Heart Association’s mission to help everyone live longer, healthier lives. As a development director, her goals include helping grow that mission right here in Rochester to make
The American Heart Association is working to improve hypertension across New York State with a brand new event. The virtual Regional Hypertension Summit will bring together health care organizations, medical practices, and health-focused organizations from across New York State to collectively address blood pressure control and recognize Target: BP™ achievements. Target: BP is a national