William Oyster, certified public accountant at the Carlisle, Pa., office of Smith Elliott Kearns and Company LLC, has been named the American Heart Association Capital Region 2023 Leaders of Impact winner for their work in driving equitable health in the community. In the greater Harrisburg area, life expectancy varies by 22 years which can often
With nearly 3 out of 4 cardiac arrests outside of the hospital occurring in homes, knowing how to perform CPR is critically important[1]. CPR, especially if performed immediately, could double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival[2]. That is why the American Heart Association, the worldwide leader in resuscitation science and education, and
Krista Null, a certified surgical technologist at WellSpan Health York Hospital, has been named the American Heart Association York 2023 Leaders of Impact winner for their work in driving equitable health in the community. In the south central Pennsylvania area, life expectancy varies by 22 years which can often be caused by the social determinants
An essay about making their school heart smart recently earned 16 central Pennsylvania students recognition from the American Heart Association and Penn State Health Children’s Hospital and an exclusive STEM education day. The essay contest winners gathered in September at the Children’s Hospital for a full day of hands-on learning experiences, instruction and conversations with
The Leaders of Impact initiative engages community leaders across 150 cities to take part in a seven-week challenge to improve health by raising awareness and funds to support the life-saving work of the American Heart Association. Across Pennsylvania, 21 nominees were selected to take part in Leaders of Impact because of their passion and drive
Kayaking, ziplining, biking, learning and friendships to last a lifetime are just part of what makes Penn State Health Children’s Camp Lionheart so special. This activity-packed summer camp is designed for the unique needs and safety of kids with heart defects and their families. This year, the American Heart Association was proud to bring Hands-Only
More than 100 hospitals across Pennsylvania are among the 2,600 nationwide that participate in the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® initiative to improve outcomes for Americans who experience heart disease or stroke. Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the United States, respectively. These health
Attention Central Pennsylvania students in 6th-11th grades! The American Heart Association and Penn State Health Children’s Hospital invite you to apply for a special STEM education opportunity. As a science-based organization that invests heavily in STEM research, the American Heart Association sees a great need to invest in kids that want to pursue careers in
Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure and many do not know they have it. Now, the American Heart Association, with the support of WellSpan Health, is making it easier for York, Lebanon and Lancaster county residents to get their blood pressure tested and get the tools they need to manage it. Beginning
The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, recently donated a CPR in Schools training kit to Carlisle High School. The donation was made possible with support from Rite Aid, as part of their sponsorship of the Capital Region Heart Ball. Developed by the American Heart