Six Community Leaders and Medical Professionals Step into Leadership Roles The American Heart Association in Philadelphia will enter the 2022-23 fiscal year with dedicated volunteers who will lead the organization’s local team in pursuit of its mission, to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Joining the Board Chair Dixie P.
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
On the ninety-eighth anniversary of the founding of the American Heart Association, Philadelphia leaders 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 quality. “As champions for health
Henry H. Houston Elementary School Principal LeRoy Hall and PE teacher Brandon Coleman welcomed Kindergarten through 3rd grade students to celebrate their achievements in the AHA’s Kids Heart Challenge. The school more than doubled their fundraising goal from $400 to $850 this year, with both top fundraisers from the Kindergarten class. In honor of their
Since its launch in June 2020, the Bernard J. Tyson Impact Fund has supported 30 social entrepreneurs and nonprofits in Philadelphia, New York, San Francisco, Oakland, Calif., Chicago, Atlanta and Seattle. The fund honors the late Bernard J. Tyson, long-time American Heart Association volunteer and former Kaiser Permanente CEO. Tyson worked tirelessly to overcome structural
Stroke can occur to anyone, at any time and at any place. But, as AHA Delaware Board President and Bayhealth Clinical Nurse Specialist and Primary Stroke Program Coordinator Kimberly Holmes explains, some summertime habits and rituals can increase risk of stroke and make you less likely to recognize stroke symptoms. Recognize Stroke Symptoms The first
Bruce Schweiger is a longtime, dedicated volunteer for the American Heart Association Delaware. The recipient of a heart transplant, Bruce inspires us every day. Here is his story. My name is Bruce Schweiger. I am a native Wilmingtonian and have never had a permanent residence outside the city limits. Prior to my junior year in
NFI, based in Camden, NJ, has taken the lead on underscoring the importance of health and wellness for its employees. While stress has taken an unprecedented toll on our health during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading supply chain provider, NFI, along with CEO Sid Brown, recognize the value of the health and wellness of the company’s
As a member of the American Heart Association Southeastern PA Board of Directors and a resident in Delaware County, I am delighted at the establishment of the Delaware County Health Department, which will support the health and wellness of nearly 600,000 residents of Delaware Country. After years of data collection and preparation, the establishment of
Mark Mumford, Executive Vice President, Chief Executive, Nemours Children’s Health, Delaware Valley, will serve as Chair of the Wilmington Heart Walk 2022. The Heart Walk will be held on the Riverfront in Wilmington on Sunday, October 9 and will support the American Heart Association, whose mission is to be a relentless force for a world