The challenges facing our world are many – from timely concerns such as the coronavirus pandemic and the renewed emphasis it has placed on the need to dismantle structural racism to the ongoing challenges of treating and beating the top two killers around the globe: heart disease and stroke. As president of the American Heart
In drafting this article tonight, I realize that it’s five months ago this evening that I wrote my mom’s obituary, Virginia (Dolly) Dalessio who passed on April 21. Yesterday, on Sunday, I sat on my porch – very close to where my mom would sit during her visits to Sands Point and noticed all the
Long before the pandemic, systemic challenges have contributed to disparities that impede some people from living long, healthy lives. Your ZIP code should not determine how long you live, but it does. Social factors, which are shaped by the distribution of money, power, and resources, as well as immigration status, occupation, and language preference, have
On May 15, the Eastern States Community Impact team launched the first webinar of a series designed to discuss the impact of COVID-19 in communities of color. The webinar was offered to health equity leaders nationwide and was attended by approximately 1,035 participants. During the webinar, implications of COVID-19 from the perspective of economics, education,
Long before the coronavirus impacted how we live, work, and play, systemic challenges contributed to disparities that impede some people from living long, healthy lives. Your ZIP code should not determine how long you live, but it does. Social factors, which are shaped by the distribution of money, power, and resources, have been mostly responsible
Updated May 29, 2020 Long before the coronavirus impacted how we live, work, and play, systemic challenges contributed to disparities that impede some people from living long, healthy lives. Your ZIP code should not determine how long you live, but it does. Social factors, which are shaped by the distribution of money, power, and resources,
Reducing risk of another event and staying as healthy as possible is more important than ever As hospitals, health professionals and healthcare systems, governments and leaders work to reduce community spread of the coronavirus in the U.S. and protect the most vulnerable individuals, the American Heart Association offers further tips for heart attack and stroke
The American Heart Association is pleased to announce that Cristina Civetta, advocate and heart survivor, will be Chair of the American Heart Association’s 24th Annual Hamptons Heart Ball. In her role as Chairperson, she will assist in raising support and creating awareness about heart disease and stroke as it pertains to the Long Island community.
The American Heart Association is proud to announce that Doug DeSchutter will be the Co-Chair of the American Heart Association’s 32nd Annual Long Island Golf & Tennis Classic, A Joel Hamroff Memorial Tribute. This year’s event will take place on Tuesday, June 9th at the Meadow Brook Club in Jericho and the Piping Rock Club
The American Heart Association is proud to announce that Nicole Penn, President of the EGC Group, will be honored at the American Heart Association’s 19th Annual Long Island Go Red for Women Luncheon. This year’s event will take place on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. As Honoree, Nicole