The American Heart Association (AHA) is working with Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church to improve the health and well-being of Middletown community members by addressing hypertension, also known as high blood pressure. Hypertension, often called “the silent killer,” is one of the most common health conditions and a key risk factor for heart attacks and stroke if left untreated. Currently,
Dear Friends and Supporters, It has been an honor serving these past eight months as Executive Director in Connecticut alongside our incredible Board of Directors, dedicated volunteers and amazing staff. Thanks to their wonderful support and leadership, we have continued to expand our important lifesaving work throughout Connecticut. From our homes and schools, community centers
Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge grant allow schools to target whole-body wellness in support of physical and emotional health New Fairfield, CT— The American Heart Association’s school-based youth programs, Kids Heart Challenge™ and American Heart Challenge™, awarded $1,772.10 to Consolidated School in New Fairfield for fitness equipment. The annual grant program supports schools
Heart Walk to take place at Bushnell Park October 15 The American Heart Association (AHA), the largest voluntary health organization fighting heart disease and other cardiovascular diseases, announces Russ Mills, vice president, Analytics & Business Transformation, Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., as chair of the 2022 Greater Hartford Heart Walk. This will be the second
Two area executives are stepping up to lead the American Heart Association in Connecticut. Russ Mills, vice president, Analytics & Business Transformation, Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., will serve as Connecticut board chair and Maureen Boyle-Henninger, client executive, National Accounts, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield will serve as leadership development chair. They will serve two-year
The American Heart Association, the largest voluntary health organization fighting heart disease and other cardiovascular diseases, announces Andrew Bond of General Dynamics Electric Boat as chair of the 2022 Eastern Connecticut Heart Walk. The annual event will take place on Sunday, October 2 at Rocky Neck State Park. Bond will lead the organizational and recruitment
The American Heart Association (AHA), dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities and the Heart and Vascular Center of Yale New Haven Health (YNHHS) are working together to make a sustainable impact on the cardiovascular health, specifically hypertension, in the most impacted communities in New Haven, Connecticut. In New Haven County, 26% of adults
The American Heart Association (AHA) is proud to announce Scott Selig as Development Director of Greater Hartford and Eastern Connecticut Heart Challenge. The AHA is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke funding innovative research, fighting for stronger public health policies, and providing critical tools and information to
The American Heart Association Founders Day renews commitment to equitable health On the ninety-eighth anniversary of the founding of the American Heart Association (AHA), Connecticut 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
The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, applauds the Connecticut state legislature for recently passing substantial and sustained funding for tobacco control programs. The final state budget includes $12 M annual funding for educating about the harms of tobacco use, to help prevent youth from