hidden American Stroke Month: NYC lawyer celebrates 10th anniversary of surviving a stroke by providing pro bono legal services to asylum seekers

American Stroke Month: NYC lawyer celebrates 10th anniversary of surviving a stroke by providing pro bono legal services to asylum seekers

Pierre Georges Bonnefil’s stroke story starts in his Manhattan apartment, as he would say, with his wife, Marysia. It was she who recognized the signs of a stroke F.A.S.T. in February 2013. Bonnefil, a 55-year-old partner at a law firm at the time, failed to answer several questions from Marysia. When she looked at him,

hidden Venezuelan-born sisters keep dream of becoming doctors alive: Helped by American Heart Association’s Hispanic Serving Institutions Scholars Program

Venezuelan-born sisters keep dream of becoming doctors alive: Helped by American Heart Association’s Hispanic Serving Institutions Scholars Program

Andrea, 26, and Maria Jesus, 27, are sisters who share a common dream: to become doctors and scientists who help people live long, healthy lives. Growing up as gifted students, the Vasquez sisters each began medical school as teenagers, but due to political and economic turmoil in their home country of Venezuela, their medical school

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Guest Post: Pregnancy puts stress on the heart—and it doesn’t stop at delivery by Dr. Catherine Weinberg

Experiencing a pregnancy means experiencing a change in your heart. Yes, it’s going to expand with anticipation and love about the adventure that awaits. Pregnancy can also put your heart at risk for physical complications. Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of pregnancy complications, some of which can lead to lifelong heart concerns.

hidden Bronx high school trains the next generation of CPR heroes thank to American Heart Association gift

Bronx high school trains the next generation of CPR heroes thank to American Heart Association gift

As a physical education teacher at Crotona International High School in the Bronx, Milagros Figueroa’s lessons often echo the principles of the American Heart Association, educating young people on how to create healthy habits that will propel them into a lifetime of excellent heart health. On Tuesday, December 6, 2022, Ms. Figueroa’s class learned another

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Farmstand Aims to Make the Bronx the Healthy Destination in NYC

Monica Tomlinson Francois, 66, a Bronx native, is a regular at the Morris Heights Farmstand at the northeast corner of University Avenue and Burnside Avenue. She visits the market every Wednesday with her daughter to purchase fresh produce. Broccoli, beets and cauliflower are their favorites. On Wednesday, October 12, Tomlinson Francois’ visit to the market

hidden CPR Heroes: Engel Family Shares CPR Story on FOX 5 NY

CPR Heroes: Engel Family Shares CPR Story on FOX 5 NY

In April 2022, Robert Engel collapsed in the driveway of his Long Island home. His youngest daughter, Madison, saw him fall and immediately took action. She called 9-1-1 and began performing Hands-only CPR, ultimately saving his life. They told their story on October 14, 2022 on FOX 5 Good Day New York:

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NYC Board of Directors

The work of the American Heart Association New York City is made possible thanks in large part to our volunteer leaders. Thank you to our NYC Board of Directors and Campaign Leadership.   To learn more about the mission of the American Heart Association and to request information about joining the fight against cardiovascular disease