William Oyster, certified public accountant at the Carlisle, Pa., office of Smith Elliott Kearns and Company LLC, has been named the American Heart Association Capital Region 2023 Leaders of Impact winner for their work in driving equitable health in the community. In the greater Harrisburg area, life expectancy varies by 22 years which can often
With nearly 3 out of 4 cardiac arrests outside of the hospital occurring in homes, knowing how to perform CPR is critically important[1]. CPR, especially if performed immediately, could double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival[2]. That is why the American Heart Association, the worldwide leader in resuscitation science and education, and
Krista Null, a certified surgical technologist at WellSpan Health York Hospital, has been named the American Heart Association York 2023 Leaders of Impact winner for their work in driving equitable health in the community. In the south central Pennsylvania area, life expectancy varies by 22 years which can often be caused by the social determinants
PHILADELPHIA, November 21, 2023 — The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit committed to advancing heart and brain health for all, has announced Dr. Joseph Cacchione, Chief Executive Officer of Jefferson, as chairperson for the 2024 Philadelphia Heart Ball campaign. The Heart Ball campaign is a year-round initiative aimed at raising lifesaving funds for research
November is Eat Smart Month and this week kicks off the holiday season. The holidays can be a stressful time to adhere to a regular diet schedule. There are holiday parties, travel, an abundance of special goodies lying around the house, and there is more time spent indoors and less time exercising. “Staying on the
The City of Brotherly Love came together in a heartwarming display of community spirit on November 4th, as the Greater Philadelphia Heart Walk celebrated its 25th anniversary at the iconic Citizens Bank Park. With over 10,000 participants lacing up their sneakers and hitting the pavement to Walk to Save Lives, this year’s event was a
The pulse of innovation and dedication to cardiovascular health resonated through the corridors of the Pennsylvania Convention Center during the inaugural session of the 2023 Scientific Sessions, hosted by the American Heart Association (the Association). As the world’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to creating healthier lives for all, the Association set the stage for a
The American Heart Association and local sponsor NJM Insurance Group want to recognize an individual who has made positive changes to improve his or her quality of life and health and influenced those around him or her to do the same. No change is too small; every accomplishment is significant and should be celebrated! This
An essay about making their school heart smart recently earned 16 central Pennsylvania students recognition from the American Heart Association and Penn State Health Children’s Hospital and an exclusive STEM education day. The essay contest winners gathered in September at the Children’s Hospital for a full day of hands-on learning experiences, instruction and conversations with
The Leaders of Impact initiative engages community leaders across 150 cities to take part in a seven-week challenge to improve health by raising awareness and funds to support the life-saving work of the American Heart Association. Across Pennsylvania, 21 nominees were selected to take part in Leaders of Impact because of their passion and drive