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
Linda Jara was 42 years old in 2014 when she went into major heart failure. It was Christmas eve in 2014 and Linda had been suffering from a belligerent sinus infection. As a teacher typically does, she pushed on – not wanting to interrupt the instruction of her students or the routine of daily life.
Jeff Moyer, a Spring-Ford Area School District fifth and sixth grade Health and Physical Education teacher, accepted an award from the American Heart Association for being a 2021 Top Fundraising School in Montgomery County, PA on behalf of Spring-Ford’s fifth and sixth grade school community. For more than 25 years, Moyer has organized the annual
As pretty as new-fallen snow appears, shoveling sidewalks and driveways can be deadly. According to the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, many people may face an increased risk of a heart attack or sudden cardiac arrest after shoveling heavy snow. The heart-health hazards of
Natalie Ferry recalls being told, before her son Benjamin was even born, that he had a life-threatening heart condition. She spent 30 minutes with him at birth and then Benjamin was taken into his first surgery at Nemours Children’ Health. Benjamin has since defied the odds and he inspires us all every day! Benny’s heart