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The American Heart Association, Richmond is working with local partners to improve access to and consumption of healthy foods, catalyze efforts to improve social determinants of health and improve access to and quality of primary care in Greater Richmond. We are grateful for our volunteers and supporters who are a relentless force for longer, healthier lives for everyone in the Richmond area. Keeping hearts beating is what keeps our hearts pumping.

hidden Building an Army of Life Savers in the Latino Community in Richmond, VA

Building an Army of Life Savers in the Latino Community in Richmond, VA

October 8, 2019October 10, 2019 Michelle McLees

The American Heart Association in Richmond recently teamed up with La Casa de la Salud (LCS) to improve the rate of bystander CPR among the area’s growing Hispanic and Latino


Hands-Only CPR, Hispanic, Latino
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Working to end LGBTQ health disparities in the Commonwealth of Virginia

August 13, 2019October 4, 2019 Michelle McLees

Black Pride RVA was held the weekend of July 18th-21st. The goal for the weekend of events was to educate, embrace and celebrate the unique lived experiences of the black


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Complete Streets Funding in City of Richmond Promotes Safety and Health

July 9, 2019October 4, 2019 Michelle McLees

The City of Richmond in Virginia allocated $15 million in their budget to make transportation in the city safer for pedestrians and bicyclists through implementing Complete Streets policies.  “Complete Streets”


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Inaugural CycleNation Event in Richmond, VA Raises Funds and Awareness

June 9, 2019October 4, 2019 Michelle McLees

The energy and spirits were high at the inaugural Richmond CycleNation event on May 30th.  CycleNation empowers participants to use bikes to get brain and heart-healthy – all while raising


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Playground Refresh Creates Healthy Environment for At-Risk Youth in Richmond, VA

June 9, 2019October 4, 2019 Michelle McLees

The American Heart Association in Richmond recently teamed up with Bank of America and United Way to restore old and install new playground equipment in Mosby Court, one of four


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Stroke Event Raises Awareness Among High Risk Community in Richmond, VA

June 3, 2019October 4, 2019 Michelle McLees

Over 600 Richmonders were informed and entertained at the 6th annual Power to End Stroke® Jazz Night held on May 23rd at the Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, Virginia.  Guests


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American Heart Association Partners with New Grocery Store in Richmond Food Desert

May 10, 2019October 4, 2019 Michelle McLees

Filling a void for a full-service grocery in Richmond’s East End, the highly anticipated The Market @ 25th opened its doors to happy customers on April 29th. The Market @


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Chef Partners in Richmond, VA Unite to Bring Healthy Cooking Classes to the Community

March 28, 2019October 4, 2019 Michelle McLees

On Friday, March 22, 2019 the American Heart Association (AHA) in Richmond, VA brought together several partners with a passion for cooking to achieve a common goal:  to empower others


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Richmond’s Top Chefs Compete in Annual Chef’s Challenge

March 20, 2019October 1, 2019 Michelle McLees

Richmond, VA – (March 19, 2019) – Spring is almost here which means the 27th Annual Richmond Heart Ball is right around the corner. As we look forward to the


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Postpartum Cardiomyopathy Survivor Reflects on her 22 year-long Journey

March 6, 2019October 1, 2019 Michelle McLees

In March of 1997, Beth Williamson Ayers gave birth to her son, Owen. Healthy and happy after a smooth pregnancy and delivery, Beth returned home with her son and visiting


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