Six prominent Harrisburg-area women will help advance heart health and raise lifesaving funds to fight their No. 1 health threat with the American Heart Association, devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, as members of its South Central PA 2023 Woman of Impact class. Each year a select group of individuals across the
A stroke can happen to anyone at any time, including the cold holiday season. Use the letters in F.A.S.T. to spot a stroke. F – Face Drooping A – Arm Weakness S – Speech Difficulty T – Time to Call 911 Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke. The faster a stroke
The American Heart Association has named PNC Bank’s Jim Hoehn as chair of the 2023 Capital Region Heart Ball. In this role, Hoehn is focusing on driving equitable health for every member of the community and raising critical funds to support the lifesaving work of the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused
The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, recently donated a CPR in Schools training kit to Monroe Elementary School in Boiling Springs, Pa., part of the Cumberland Valley School District. The donation was made possible with support from Sun Motor Cars in Mechanicsburg, Pa., as
An essay about their health care hero recently earned 12 students from schools across Central Pennsylvania recognition from the American Heart Association and Penn State Health Children’s Hospital and the opportunity to learn what it takes to become a health care hero during an exclusive STEM education day. The essay contest winners recently gathered at
The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on ensuring longer, healthier lives for all, has named Jodi Hoagland, vice president and assistant controller at TE Connectivity, as the 2022 Capital Region Heart Challenge chair In this role Hoagland is charged with a $575,000 fundraising goal to support the lifesaving work of the
On the ninety-eighth anniversary of the founding of the American Heart Association, leaders across South Central Pennsylvania 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 removing barriers to health care access and quality. “The
Many schools in Philadelphia are faced with lead contamination in their water lines. An environmental report has found that potentially exposing tens of thousands of students to toxins can cause learning and behavioral issues and health problems, including damage to internal organs. The American Heart Association understands the School District of Philadelphia (SDP)’s unique challenges.
Media Advisory For Immediate Release 6/4/22 Virtual Award Show for American Heart Association What: The American Heart Association will recognize some of its brightest stars and those who have made an impact for the AHA community during the annual National Volunteer Awards. Where: This is a virtual event that will be
Springfield Township Middle School students waited nearly three years to bring back its annual dodgeball tournament. Greg Cannon and students held a presentation ceremony to present close to $4,000 to the American Heart Association after holding a dodgeball tournament fundraiser held on April 29th. The event was coordinated by teacher, Greg Cannon and two students