The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, welcomed 125 supporters back to the Capital Region Go Red for Women event on Thursday, May 12 at the West Shore Country Club in Camp Hill. It was the first time the event was held in-person since May
“Be prepared, not scared” is an excellent motto throughout your day-to-day life. It is especially true when it comes to knowing how to perform CPR. In the US alone, almost 500,000 people die of cardiac arrest. Sadly, studies also suggest that only less than half of those who suffer receive CPR assistance from a bystander.
Local women raise nearly $40,000 to advance heart health awareness and scientific research support through the American Heart Association’s® annual award program A local entrepreneur has earned recognition by the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, for her dedication and contributions in the fight
The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, is helping local students stay hydrated the healthy way with filtered water bottle filling stations. Ten new water stations were recently installed in schools across the Harrisburg School District. The installations were part of the American Heart Association’s
What’s good for your mind and body is good for your heart. That’s why the American Heart Association and Capital Region Heart Walk sponsor Rite Aid Foundation are sharing simple resources to help nourish your mind, heart and body with science you can trust and tools you can use. Let’s create healthy habits that stick!
The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, welcomed close to 200 supporters back to the Capital Region Heart Ball on Saturday, April 2 at the Hershey Lodge. It was the first time the event was held in-person since February 2020. The campaign, led by chair
High blood pressure (also referred to as HBP, or hypertension) is when your blood pressure (BP), the force of blood flowing through your blood vessels, is consistently too high. Nearly half of adults in the United States (47%, or 116 million) have hypertension, defined as a systolic blood pressure greater than 130 mmHg or diastolic
The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, has named Susan Hubley, vice president of corporate social responsibility at Capital Blue Cross, as chair of the 2022 Capital Region Heart Ball, set for Saturday, April 2 at the Hershey Lodge. In this role, Hubley is focused
Weis Markets is 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 reasons to live healthier, longer lives – by giving. From Feb. 1
Brown’s Super Stores, Oak Street Health, and AHA Collaborate to establish a Community-based Blood Pressure Screening, Education, and Referral Initiative. Hypertension is the leading cause of heart disease and stroke, which kill more Philadelphians than any other disease, accounting for 3,417 deaths in 2019. Philadelphia’s health significantly lags behind other major cities despite overall progress