Northeast PA – American Heart Association

Geisinger and Evangelical Community Hospital step up with the American Heart Association to save lives in the Susquehanna Valley

April 11, 2024 Larissa Bedrick

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, killing over 928,000 people each year. Geisinger and Evangelical Community Hospital are working hand-in-hand with the American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives for all, to change that. Megan Brosious, chief administrative officer for Geisinger’s central region and Saquib Siddiqi, DO,

109 hospitals in Pennsylvania recognized for efforts to improve outcomes for Americans with heart disease and stroke

August 22, 2023 Larissa Bedrick

More than 100 hospitals across Pennsylvania are among the 2,600 nationwide that participate in the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® initiative to improve outcomes for Americans who experience heart disease or stroke. Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the United States, respectively. These health

Walgreens supports heart and brain health through the American Heart Association’s Life Is Why campaign

June 9, 2023 roxanahoveyda

Shoppers can support the life-saving work of the American Heart Association Walgreens is once again 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

Wegmans and the American Heart Association teaming up to save lives through CPR

April 26, 2023 kristy.smorol

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

Clean Water Matters – Water Access in Philadelphia School District

June 6, 2022June 7, 2022 Theresa Spencer

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.

Tune in to the Celebration! Virtual Volunteer Award Show hosted by American Heart Association on June 28

June 4, 2022 Theresa Spencer

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 raise $4K, to fight cardiovascular disease on behalf of the American Heart Association

June 3, 2022 Theresa Spencer

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

Walgreens supports heart and brain health through the American Heart Association’s Life Is Why campaign

June 3, 2022June 9, 2022 roxanahoveyda

Shoppers can support the life-saving work of the American Heart Association Walgreens 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

Why Everyone Should Know CPR: You Never Know When You Will Need It

June 1, 2022June 2, 2022 Theresa Spencer

“Be prepared, not scared” is an excellent motto to say 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

Einstein Healthcare Network Adopts Blood Pressure Measurement Protocol

March 25, 2022 Theresa Spencer

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