Connecticut

Heart Walk funds support research, advocacy, and promoting better health in Connecticut ­­­­HARTFORD — The American Heart Association, celebrating 100 years of saving and improving lives, announces Dr. Adam C. … Read more

I’ve always been compelled to share my story as I want to help others –  even more so now that so many amazing people have helped me over the past … Read more

As the busiest travel season of the year approaches, the American Heart Association has tips to ease travel worries for people living with health conditions like heart disease and stroke … Read more

By learning and sharing the F.A.S.T. warning signs, you just might save a life from stroke World Stroke Day is celebrated globally on Oct. 29. This year the American Stroke … Read more

Hartford Steam Boiler Vice President, IoT Solutions to chair the American Heart Association’s Greater Hartford 2025 Go Red for Women® movement Liz DeVito, Vice President, IoT Solutions for Hartford Steam … Read more

Dear Friends, This past year has been an incredible journey. We commemorated 100 years filled with impactful transformations, sustainable growth, and life-saving progress. Our passionate staff, devoted board of directors, … Read more

2025 STEMM event to benefit young girls to take place in March Cardiologist Joyce Oen-Hsiao, MD, director, Cardiac Rehabilitation Services, Yale New Haven Health Heart and Vascular Center, and associate … Read more

While working it can be tempting to reach for an unhealthy choice at lunchtime, especially in between meetings or on the go. But there are plenty of easy lunch alternatives … Read more

Francine LoRusso of the Heart and Vascular Center, Yale New Haven Health named as Chair of the Connecticut Board of Directors The American Heart Association, celebrating a century of profound … Read more

Sadie’s family stands with all families of heart warriors! “Your daughter needs heart surgery’ is never something a parent wants to hear or quite honestly expects to hear,” said Samantha … Read more

Co-CEO, Adam and Hy Schwartz of S & S Worldwide to co-chair Eastern Connecticut Heart Walk The American Heart Association, the largest voluntary health organization fighting cardiovascular diseases, announces Adam … Read more

By Anya DeLacey – Connecticut Communications Intern  As spring blooms and Easter approaches, the American Heart Association has heart-healthy tips for those who celebrate. Easter is a time for renewal, … Read more

The Middletown Health Department is working with the American Heart Association to address the high rates of hypertension and risks for cardiovascular disease for the city’s seniors, unhoused, and veteran … Read more

Over 60 schools receive financial grants for student health and wellbeing resources including the Northend Elementary School in New Britain Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge grants allow schools … Read more

  National Wear Red Day is Friday, February 2, 2024. Together, we can continue to wear red, share and rock our red, all to help save more lives.   The … Read more

The American Heart Association proudly recognizes Dr. Seth Lapuk with the Leadership Legacy Award in Connecticut. The Leadership Legacy Award is an award which recognizes current and alumni volunteers for … Read more

Shoppers can support the life-saving work of the American Heart Association online S&S Worldwide, Inc. is proud to support the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart … Read more

By Guest Blogger: Courtney Bertrand What does it mean to “eat smart”? To eat smart is to adapt to a healthy diet that adheres to all of the essential food … Read more

The American Heart Association is proud to announce Chelsea Reis as Development Director in the Greater New Haven region. The American Heart Association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary … Read more

The American Heart Association will present its 2023 Chairman’s Award to Lee H. Schwamm, M.D., FAHA, of the Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Schwamm will be recognized during the presidential … Read more

Lou Gianquinto, President, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Connecticut and Paul Marchetti, President, CarelonRx to Co-Chair Greater New Haven Heart Walk The American Heart Association, the largest voluntary … Read more

2024 STEM event to benefit young girls to take place in April The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization devoted to world of healthier lives for all, is … Read more

Dear Friends, What an amazing year we had together creating heathier lives throughout Connecticut! I am honored to serve alongside our talented staff, passionate Board of Directors, community leaders and … Read more

STEM Goes Red event to educate high school students set to take place April 2024 The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health … Read more

Andrew Bond of Electric Boat to Chair Heart Walk for a second year The American Heart Association announces that the 2023 Eastern Connecticut Heart Walk to take place on October … Read more

The American Heart Association announces Dennis House, evening news anchor and host of “This Week in Connecticut with Dennis House”, and Kara Sundlun, author and WFSB-TV 3 Chief Digital Anchor … Read more

The American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® initiative promotes up-to-date, research-based guidelines to ensure all patients have access to lifesaving care Twenty-two hospitals in Connecticut are among the 2,600 … Read more

The American Heart Association is excited to welcome Leslie Torres-Rodriguez, Ed.D as a member to the Connecticut Board of Directors. In her role, Dr. Torres-Rodriguez will help the association in … Read more

Dr. Robert W. Elder of Yale New Haven Health to provide leadership to Connecticut Board of Directors Robert W. Elder, MD, a cardiologist who is a specialist in adult congenital … Read more

My story begins when I was 15. One night I randomly began hyperventilating and couldn’t stop. My mom had me breathe into a paper bag to try and stop it, … Read more

February 6th, 2020 was a regular Thursday. When I woke up that morning, I was a 52-year-old husband, father and lawyer. Married to Marni for nearly 29 years at that time, … Read more

 Community Wellness Day event on May 23rd is free for all to attend With support from the American Heart Association and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, community … Read more

Liana Rodriguez had a stroke at age 20. Read her full story below. A stroke can happen to anyone at any point in their lifetime. May is American Stroke Month … Read more

Shoppers can support the life-saving work of the American Heart Association online ElyseRyan Jewelry is proud to support the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and … Read more

Co-Chairs announced as 2023 leadership of Heart Walk The American Heart Association, the largest voluntary health organization fighting heart disease and other cardiovascular diseases, is once again hosting its annual … Read more

My story begins on January 14, 2018. I was at work and not feeling that great, so I decided to go to my local urgent care after work. My arms … Read more

February is American Heart Month and National Wear Red Day is February 3rd. Let’s all GO RED to raise awareness of women’s heart health! We are some ways that we … Read more