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Main Line Health Executive Vice President/COO and Cardiac Arrest Survivor to Co Chair 2023-24 Philadelphia Go Red for Women® Movement

January 11, 2024 kristabarber

Empowering Hearts: Esteemed Community Leaders Join Forces as Co-Chairs for Go Red for Women Initiative, Pledging to Advance Cardiovascular Health for Women The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, announces Barbara Wadsworth, executive vice president and chief operating officer for Main Line Health, and

Maintaining Heart Health: The Importance of Monitoring Blood Pressure

January 2, 2024 kristabarber

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often referred to as the “silent killer” because it can have no symptoms but still lead to severe health issues. According to the American Heart Association (Association), the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, nearly half of all adults in the United States have

Jefferson CEO to Lead Local Effort Driving Equitable Health

November 27, 2023January 16, 2024 Marissa Cockrell

PHILADELPHIA, November 21, 2023 — The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit committed to advancing heart and brain health for all, has announced Dr. Joseph Cacchione, Chief Executive Officer of Jefferson, as chairperson for the 2024 Philadelphia Heart Ball campaign. The Heart Ball campaign is a year-round initiative aimed at raising lifesaving funds for research

Healthy Holiday Eating Tips for Heart-Smart Celebrations

November 20, 2023November 27, 2023 Marissa Cockrell

November is Eat Smart Month and this week kicks off the holiday season. The holidays can be a stressful time to adhere to a regular diet schedule. There are holiday parties, travel, an abundance of special goodies lying around the house, and there is more time spent indoors and less time exercising. “Staying on the

Celebrating 25 Years of Heart Health at the Greater Philadelphia Heart Walk

November 20, 2023November 21, 2023 Marissa Cockrell

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

Unveiling Tomorrow’s Heart Health: Insights from the 2023 AHA Scientific Sessions Opening Session

November 11, 2023 Marissa Cockrell

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

Philadelphia Lifestyle Change Award

October 26, 2023 Erin Postlethwait

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

Leaders of Impact campaigns in full swing across Pennsylvania

October 19, 2023 Larissa Bedrick

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

Leaders of Impact campaigns in full swing across Pennsylvania

October 19, 2023 Larissa Bedrick

Bank of America Health Equity Initiative in Philadelphia Leverages the Voices of Community Members to Build More Resilient and Healthier Neighborhoods

October 18, 2023 kerryjohnston

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