American Heart Association (AHA) proudly announces the Hard Hats with Heart Homerun Derby, a thrilling event set to take place Monday April 29th and Tuesday April 30th at Citizens Bank Park, the iconic home of the Philadelphia Phillies. It’s not just about hitting a baseball – it’s about hitting heart disease out of the park.
The American Heart Association’s annual Heart Ball celebrated Philadelphians working to reduce health care disparities PHILADELPHIA, March 25 2024 — The Philadelphia Heart Ball, held March 23 at the National Constitution center, was a celebration of 100 years of the American Heart Association and the Heart of Philadelphia campaign, a year-round movement to drive equitable
On March 20, 2024, Main Line Health and the American Heart Association joined forces to host the “Healthy Women, Strong Hearts (Mujeres Saludables, Corazones Fuertes)” event at ACLAMO Family Centers in the Norristown, PA. This collaborative initiative aimed to raise awareness about heart health among Hispanic women, addressing critical issues and providing essential resources for
Life’s Essential 8™ are the key measures for improving and maintaining cardiovascular health, as defined by the American Heart Association. Better cardiovascular health helps lower the risk for heart disease, stroke and other major health problems. Sponsored by Main Line Health, this blog explores the significance of the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 checklist, with
The American Heart Association’s annual event recognizes survivors and supporters The American Heart Association, the world’s largest nonprofit organization devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, announces co-founders of Heart Safe Motherhood Sindhu Srinivas, MD, MSCE, a professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania,
The American Heart Association, devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, is proud to announce James “Jim” Pagano, Senior Vice President of Business Development and Marketing at Kiely Family of Companies, will serve as chair of the 2024 Southern New Jersey Heart Walk. The Heart Walk supports the lifesaving work of the American
Gregory Deavens leads American Heart Association’s 2024 Philadelphia Heart Walk Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in Philadelphia and Independence Blue Cross (IBX) is working together with the American Heart Association (AHA) to build a world of longer, healthier lives. The American Heart Association is announcing that IBX President and CEO Gregory E.
Michael J. Smith named chair of American Stroke Association Philadelphia CycleNation The American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association – the leading voluntary health organization focused on heart and brain health for all, invites Philadelphia companies, communities and individuals to stop the cycle of stroke by raising critical funds to further research
Last week, community members, public health advocates, and organizations focused on improving health equity came together at the Maternity Care Coalition’s Kensington office for the second community advocacy forum with the Collaboration for Equitable Health in Philadelphia. The Collaboration for Equitable Health is a health equity initiative powered by Bank of America, in collaboration with
In a world increasingly shaped by science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), the call for diversity and inclusion echoes louder than ever. One of the most pivotal steps towards achieving this inclusivity is encouraging and empowering girls to pursue careers in STEM fields. This is not merely a question of equal opportunity; it is an