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
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
Philadelphia, PA, October, 17, 2023 – Today, the Philadelphia Collaboration for Equitable Health, a healthy equity initiative powered by Bank of America, in collaboration with the American Heart Association (The Association), the American Diabetes Association® (ADA), the American Cancer Society and the University of Michigan School of Public Health, held its first advocacy community forum
Let’s MOVE MORE … ALL YEAR LONG! Staying active is very important. We are on a mission to be Healthy for Good™ every day. Find Your Fierce in Movement! Being active is one of the best ways to maintain your physical and mental health. Not only can movement help you feel, function and sleep better,
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
Pittsburgh, PA – Sandra (Sandy) Volpe has assumed a two-year term as chair of the board of directors for the Eastern States region of the American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary health organization dedicated to building longer, healthier lives free of cardiovascular diseases and strokes. Volpe served as chairperson-elect July 1, 2022 to June