Six prominent Harrisburg-area women will help advance heart health and raise lifesaving funds to fight their No. 1 health threat with the American Heart Association, devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, as members of its South Central PA 2023 Woman of Impact class. Each year a select group of individuals across the
A stroke can happen to anyone at any time, including the cold holiday season. Use the letters in F.A.S.T. to spot a stroke. F – Face Drooping A – Arm Weakness S – Speech Difficulty T – Time to Call 911 Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke. The faster a stroke
The American Heart Association has named PNC Bank’s Jim Hoehn as chair of the 2023 Capital Region Heart Ball. In this role, Hoehn is focusing on driving equitable health for every member of the community and raising critical funds to support the lifesaving work of the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused
Money is a top source of stress for Americans of all economic backgrounds. In one survey, 84% of adults reported feeling stressed about money. The bad news? All that stress is taking a major toll on our bodies AND minds. Long-term stress is linked to migraines and sleep problems and can even contribute to chronic
As plans are underway for the 2023 Cambria Somerset Heart Ball, Stephanie Jones, director of cardiovascular and respiratory services at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, has been named chair of this year’s community-wide campaign. The Heart Ball celebrates progress made through the dedication and passion of all who support the American Heart Association
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 Monroe Elementary School in Boiling Springs, Pa., part of the Cumberland Valley School District. The donation was made possible with support from Sun Motor Cars in Mechanicsburg, Pa., as
More than 300 people from across Centre County and beyond gathered on Saturday, Oct. 15 to get some healthy physical activity and support the mission of the American Heart Association. The Central PA Heart Walk at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park in State College, Pa. raised more than $90,500 for the American Heart Association, exceeding
An essay about their health care hero recently earned 12 students from schools across Central Pennsylvania recognition from the American Heart Association and Penn State Health Children’s Hospital and the opportunity to learn what it takes to become a health care hero during an exclusive STEM education day. The essay contest winners recently gathered at
Nearly 500 people across York and Adams counties in southcentral Pennsylvania gathered on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022 to get some healthy physical activity and support the mission of the American Heart Association. The York Heart Walk at Cousler Park in Manchester Township and the Adams County Heart Walk at United Hook and Ladder Company in
The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, is inviting community organizations working to address health disparities in Sunbury, Pennsylvania to apply for a funding opportunity up to $2,500. The funding is being made available for innovative projects that address social determinants of health and are