hidden New executive director joins American Heart Association staff in Syracuse

New executive director joins American Heart Association staff in Syracuse

The American Heart Association, Syracuse is pleased to announce a new executive director is joining the team.  Jason Pomeroy will lead American Heart Association staff in the Syracuse, Watertown and Binghamton areas as the new executive director. Pomeroy most recently served as the director of annual leadership development for Smile Train, Inc., an international charity

hidden Construction industry helps build a healthier CNY

Construction industry helps build a healthier CNY

The American Heart Association is working with the construction industry to help build a world of longer, healthier lives. The American Heart Association hosted the fifth Hard Hats with Heart event at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse Destiny USA on Thursday night. The event raised nearly $50,000 dollars. The event brought nearly 100 construction

hidden Walgreens supports heart and brain health through the American Heart Association’s Life Is Why campaign

Walgreens supports heart and brain health through the American Heart Association’s Life Is Why campaign

Shoppers can support the life-saving work of the American Heart Association Walgreens is once again proud to support the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, through Life Is Why™, a cause marketing campaign benefitting the American Heart Association. Life Is Why inspires consumers to celebrate their

hidden After dying at work, a North Country woman is sharing her story

After dying at work, a North Country woman is sharing her story

Cortney Richter says she’s well-known at Samaritan Medical Center, the Watertown, NY hospital where she works. “I died on the pharmacy floor, so I’m famous.” she says. In November of 2021, Cortney was working a 12-hour shift when she stood up and felt dizzy. She crouched down and then collapsed. Her heart stopped. Thankfully, since

hidden Apalachin 5th graders raising money in memory of family honored as top fundraisers at Kids Heart Challenge event

Apalachin 5th graders raising money in memory of family honored as top fundraisers at Kids Heart Challenge event

Apalachin Elementary School students got active and celebrated an important cause during a fun ceremony on Thursday. The American Heart Association and Apalachin Elementary are working together to make whole-body wellness a priority as students participate in Kids Heart Challenge™. At Thursday morning’s ceremony, students jumped rope to get their hearts pumping in a fun

hidden CommuniTEA Conversation celebrates Black History Month in Syracuse

CommuniTEA Conversation celebrates Black History Month in Syracuse

Black History Month is an opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history. During Black History Month and in conjunction with Heart Month, the American Heart Association is celebrating the impact Black professionals on the health of the Syracuse community. The CommuniTEA Conversation, held Wednesday

hidden Binghamton University researcher receives American Heart Association funding

Binghamton University researcher receives American Heart Association funding

Thanks to funding from the American Heart Association, one Southern Tier student is studying the heart in a unique way. Natalie Weiss, a graduate student at Binghamton University, received a two-year American Heart Association grant for her research. She works in a lab focused on engineering cardiovascular tissues. Scientists create heart muscle cells, or cardiomyocytes,