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Kate Eldredge is an experienced development professional, fundraiser, and event manager. Driven by a passion for heart and brain health, she takes pride in fighting for the American Heart Association’s mission to help everyone live longer, healthier lives. As a development director, her goals include helping grow that mission right here in Rochester to […]

The American Heart Association is working to improve hypertension across New York State with a brand new event. The virtual Regional Hypertension Summit will bring together health care organizations, medical practices, and health-focused organizations from across New York State to collectively address blood pressure control and recognize Target: BP™ […]

Newly elected to the American Heart Association Greater Washington Region Board of Directors, Bryan O. Buckley, DRPH, MPH was out for a bike ride with a friend on Three Notch Trail in Maryland. He never anticipated on that day that they would save a life. Not long into their ride, Bryan and his friend watched as a man who appeared to be in his late 60s […]

The American Heart Association seeks survivor stories to raise women’s heart disease and stroke awareness in support of the Go Red for Women Luncheon The American Heart Association of Southern New England (AHA) is calling on women across Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts to share their stories of surviving heart disease or stroke for the 2022 […]

Hartford Heart Walk is Back in Person at Bushnell Park, October 23rd! The American Heart Association (AHA), the largest voluntary health organization fighting heart disease and other cardiovascular diseases, announces Russ Mills, VP Transformation & Integration Office, Stanley Black & Decker, as chair of the 2021 Greater Hartford Heart Walk. […]

  People often think that mental health is solely about how we feel, but mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It can effect how we think, feel and act. World Mental Health Day is on Sunday, October 10th and in honor of that day dedicated to raising awareness of mental health issues, the American Heart […]

Looking for a way to jump-start some healthy habits? Build up your baseline of positivity with our 21 Days of Gratitude Challenge, presented by Capital Region Heart Walk Live Fierce Be Well sponsor TE Connectivity. Follow these suggestions for 21 days of challenges to help you focus on GRATITUDE. You can also share your gratitude by downloading […]

Roger Davis is a heart survivor in the Mid-Ohio Valley region of West Virginia. He is proud to be a survivor and will be participating in this year’s Mid-Ohio Valley Heart & Stroke Walk. Here is his story, in his own words. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luqsDZ9sVec   […]

Philadelphia, October 6, 2021 — The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on ensuring longer, healthier lives for all, has a new supporter, Medicare Choice Group (MCG).  With a mission to promote health and wellness, MCG simplifies the Medicare transition and enrollment process through education, decision […]

Philadelphia, PA. September 30, 2021 – The American Heart Association of Philadelphia hosted Hard Hats with Hearts, the organization’s first in-person event since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic.  The event was held at Xfinity Live! in South Philadelphia, to raise awareness about heart disease and stroke, the number 1 and number 5 killers […]

Rachel Craven will turn 45 on Saturday, Oct. 16, the day of the American Heart Association’s 2021 Greater Maryland Heart Walk. That’s just six years younger than her father was when he died of heart disease at age 51. “That was a huge impact on my family,” Rachel said of her father, Dean Craven, passing away when she was just in her late 20s. “Losing […]

The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, has named Autum and husband Eric Edwards, CEO of Phlow Corporation, as co-chairs of the Heart of Richmond campaign. In this role, they are focused on driving equitable health for every member of our community, with a special focus on […]

American Heart Association provides community resources to curb high blood pressure, COVID-19 outcomes NEW YORK, NY, October 4, 2021 — Since COVID-19 vaccine distribution began, people have ventured out, but rises in the Delta variant may be causing people to retreat home and delay important doctor’s visits. The American Heart Association, the […]

The American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization focused on heart and brain health for all, is inviting Maryland back to its premier event to boost physical and mental health through healthy habits while supporting the lifesaving mission. Greater Maryland Heart Walk participants and teams are invited to the Camden Yards Sports […]

WCVB Channel 5 is airing a PSA promoting the Boston Heart Walk throughout October. The spot features Jessica Brown, who co-anchors the noon and 4 p.m. newscasts. Brown also serves as NewsCenter 5’s medical reporter. WCVB is the media sponsor of the Boston Heart Walk. On Saturday, Oct. 30, Heart Walk participants and teams are invited to walk wherever […]

Maine’s Heart Walk, which is the largest fundraising event for the American Heart Association in Maine, is scheduled for May 15, 2022 in Portland.  Heart disease and stroke are top causes of death in Maine. The Association is the world’s leading voluntary organization focused on heart and brain health. Steve deCastro, President and CEO of Gorham […]

More than 400 participants gathered at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster on the morning of Saturday, Sept. 25 for the annual Lancaster Heart Walk. The event raised close to $115,000 for the American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization focused on heart and brain health for all, while promoting physical and mental health […]

The American Heart Association combats COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and the prevalence of misinformation during Hispanic Heritage Month Arlington, VA — The health, job safety and financial impact of COVID-19 has hit Hispanic Americans hard. In fact, Hispanic peoples are almost 2.5[1] times as likely to have died from COVID-19 than white/ non-Hispanic […]

By Jill Hollander, Guest Blogger and Heart Ambassador, American Heart Association Today is World Heart Day, I have learned from personal experience how important and necessary it is to take care of your heart. I was born with a congenital heart defect, have had two open heart surgeries, and a heart transplant. My life has shown me that we get to choose […]

Our risk of heart disease is something many of us should know—as heart disease is the top cause of death in the U.S. And, as Bayhealth Cardiologist Mussaber Ahmad, DO, explains, personal risk factors aren’t the only ones to consider. “Family history is also important to determine overall risk, as there is a genetic component associated with coronary […]

Kevin O’Hara of Williston recently joined the American Heart Association as Youth Market Director for Vermont. In this role, he is responsible for recruitment and cultivation of school volunteers to participate in the Association’s lifesaving initiatives including the Kids Heart Challenge program. “This program gives students the opportunity to meet […]

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, September 27, 2021 – The American Heart Association (AHA), the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all announced today that White Plains Hospital will help lead the Go Red movement in Westchester County formally kicking-off on World Heart Day — September 29. Dawn French, Senior Vice […]

More than 400 participants gathered at Harrisburg City Island on the afternoon of Sunday, Sept. 19 for the annual Capital Region Heart Walk. The event raised over $326,000 for the American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization focused on heart and brain health for all, while promoting physical and mental health through healthy […]

Every day, Americans’ lives are touched by heart disease and stroke. Whether it is our own health that is impacted or the lives of family members, friends, or co-workers, there is a lot at stake when it comes to fighting our nation’s No. 1 and No. 5 killers – cardiovascular disease and stroke. As a champion for health equity in the Greater […]

AHA in Philadelphia is proud to announce that Jefferson Health System’s Stephanie Conners will chair the 2022 Go Red for Women campaign in Philadelphia.  In her role, Conners will lead the 2022 fundraising efforts for Go Red, which encourages women to take charge of their heart health and combat the No. 1 and No. 5 killers of American women, heart […]

34.6% of Delawareans have hypertension (or high blood pressure), which is the leading cause of stroke. The state of Delaware has the 4th largest rate of mortality from stroke in the entire US. The American Heart Association has gathered a group of advocates, hospital and private practice representatives, like-minded nonprofit organizations, physicians, […]

The American Heart Association and the National Football League reach 15th year milestone of inspiring physical activity. The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, the National Football League (NFL) and New York Giants are doubling down on kids physically active through NFL […]

The American Heart Association’s school-based program, American Heart Challenge™, awarded Julia Stieglitz at Pascack Hills High School in Montvale, New Jersey with $1,000 college scholarships recognizing their commitment to wellness and community health. In total, five high school juniors and seniors were awarded scholarships from schools across the […]

Our risk of heart disease is something many of us should know—as heart disease is the top cause of death in the U.S. And, as Bayhealth Cardiologist Mussaber Ahmad, DO, explains, personal risk factors aren’t the only ones to consider. “Family history is also important to determine overall risk, as there is a genetic component associated with coronary […]

More than 150 participants gathered at John Rudy County Park in York on the morning of Saturday, Sept. 18 for the annual York Heart Walk. The event raised over $33,000 for the American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization focused on heart and brain health for all, while promoting physical and mental health through healthy […]

The American Heart Association of Westchester County along with White Plains Hospital present a video series in honor of World Heart Day 2021. During this five-part series, leaders from across Westchester will host heart to heart conversations with their daughters about important health topics. Physical Activity by Dr. James Peacock Stress and […]

The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, is proud to announce Damara Gutnick, MD, FACP, Senior Director in the Montefiore Health System’s Office of Community and Population Health, and an Associate Professor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the departments of […]

The American Heart Association (AHA), the largest voluntary health organization fighting cardiovascular diseases, announces the Eastern Connecticut Heart Walk is back in-person at Rocky Neck State Park on Saturday, October 2, presented by Lawrence + Memorial Hospital. Patrick L. Green, president and CEO, Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, is serving as […]

The American Heart Association’s school-based youth programs, Kids Heart Challenge™ and American Heart Challenge™, awarded 52 elementary, middle and high schools across the country through annual grant program which funds resources to extend or support school wellness programs. Locally, Waterbury’s Children’s Community School will receive $2,856 […]

New research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association indicates palliative care can significantly lower the risk of rehospitalization and the need for invasive procedures including mechanical ventilation and defibrillator implantation for heart failure patients. Palliative care provides support to patients with chronic conditions to […]

BOSTON — The American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization focused on heart and brain health for all, invites Boston to join in Heart Walk Here, a new way to Heart Walk, helping the community to boost physical and mental health through healthy habits while supporting the mission of the American Heart Association. The Boston […]

The sun shined and American flags waved as more than 150 participants gathered at United Hook & Ladder Fire Company #33 in New Oxford on the morning of Saturday, Sept. 11 for the annual Adams/Mason Dixon Heart Walk. The event raised over $30,000 for the American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization focused on heart and brain […]

The American Heart Association recently launched a six-part series of virtual engagements in Boston that are focused on mental well-being, mindfulness and remaining resilient. Each conversation will be hosted by best-selling author Jon Wortmann, an executive and mental health coach, minister and speaker and will feature conversations with heart and […]

Mark Duffy has been front and center at past CycleNation events, raising money to fight stroke and heart disease in the American Stroke Association’s signature event. This year, Duffy, Community Engagement Leader at SEFCU, is chairing CycleNation, which will be back in person on Thursday, Sept. 30, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Armory at Russell Sage […]

It was like any other day when competitive soccer players Ava and Maci headed into a summer soccer clinic in August 2020. After some time off from travel sports during the COVID-19 pandemic, both were eager to restart their training before school, however, not long into the clinic, Ava started experiencing dizziness and felt faint. A near 100-degree […]

Danielle Statires has joined the American Heart Association as a director of development for central Massachusetts. “Danielle was a standout through the interview process because of her background, skillsets and engaging personality and we are very fortunate to have her join us in this role,” said Brian Shankey, the American Heart […]

It’s been two years since Susan Pagones, Partner at Antalek & Moore Insurance Agency in Beacon, focused on her heart health in the American Heart Association’s BetterU class, but her commitment to the Go Red for Women movement has only increased. She chaired the 2020 Digital Go Red for Women Luncheon and is chairing the 2021 Go Red for Women […]

Leo’s mother, Valerie Miller, shares her son’s story with the Eastern States blog. Leo is the Honorary Chair of the 2021 Charleston Heart Walk. Leo was born in March of 2018 after a normal and healthy pregnancy with no inclination of anything being wrong. While waiting for discharge papers, the pediatrician came in and told us that not only […]

In an effort to advance care delivered to stroke patients and improve patient outcomes, New Jersey Medical and EMS leadership established the “RACE” (Rapid Arterial oCclusion Evaluation) scale as a recommended tool for EMS providers to use for stroke severity assessment, to identify patients who may be having a severe form of stroke and may benefit […]

The American Heart Association’s school-based youth programs, Kids Heart Challenge™ and American Heart Challenge™, awarded $3,400 to Brookside Primary School in Waterbury, to purchase bikes to be used in the PE program. The annual grant program supports schools by funding resources to extend school wellness programs.   The American Heart […]

Active kids have a better chance of a healthy adulthood, and what better way to stay active than sports? The American Heart Association Hampton Roads and local Heart Ball sponsor, Planet Fitness celebrated a successful “A Ball for All” initiative, to support the students of YELLOWHAB, the first of a network of micro-schools offering individualized […]

As part of our 2021 Ohio Valley Women of Impact campaign, each participant is sharing their story as to why they are participating in the event. This entry is from Jayla Robinson. I am honored to be nominated as a Women of Impact for the 2021 year and raise needed funds for the American Heart Association! Your health is so important. After the trying […]

Joonun (Chris) Choi, MD, Director of Non-Invasive Cardiology at Stamford Health, has been named incoming President of the Connecticut Board of Directors of the American Heart Association (AHA). Dr. Choi will serve a two-year term. Dr. Choi began his involvement with the American Heart Association serving on the AHA New York City Fellows Committee in […]

As part of our 2021 Ohio Valley Women of Impact campaign, each participant is sharing their story as to why they are participating in the event. This entry is from Missy Yeso, Executive with Novo Nordisk. My name is Missy Yeso and I’m from the Buckeye State… and we have HEART!! I was raised to believe that it takes a small group of dedicated […]

As part of our 2021 Ohio Valley Women of Impact campaign, each participant is sharing their story as to why they are participating in the event. This is the second entry from Jill Spangler. I am honored to be a nominee for the Ohio Valley Women of Impact Campaign for the American Heart Association. I support the AHA for many reasons. As a 40-year old […]

As part of our 2021 Ohio Valley Women of Impact campaign, each participant is sharing their story as to why they are participating in the event. This is the first entry from Lauren Hersey. 3 Things That I wish I Would Have Known Sooner About Women’s Wellness By Lauren Hersey Can you remember a time in your life when you wished someone would have warned […]

Albany, New York – Sherri Roberts was 42 when she passed away from a heart attack in 2007. Lisa Silver was 38 when she had a stroke in 2008, while her best friend Christianne Smith was in the car she was driving. Michele Kollmer and Christianne Smith are chairing the 2021 Go Red for Women campaign in honor of these two women, one a sister and one […]

With Northern New England experiencing high summer heat and humidity, we are urging people to take extra steps to protect their hearts. Precautions are especially important for older adults and individuals with high blood pressure, obesity or a history of heart disease and stroke. Temperatures over 100 or even temperatures in the 80s with high humidity […]

Tobacco companies are growing bolder in their efforts to keep people addicted and misinformed. The Boston Globe recently wrote about their latest plan to elude regulation in Massachusetts — electronic devices that heat tobacco instead of burning it, which the industry claims is a safer alternative to combustible cigarettes. In her piece, Globe […]

In 2017, the American Heart Association (AHA) teamed up with the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington to connect over 1,300 DC area residents to Simple Cooking with Heart. The curriculum teaches participants cooking skills and instills confidence in the kitchen through the lens of improving heart health with better nutrition. Before COVID-19, in-person […]

Mitch Haddon has assumed the role of Chair of the Board of Directors for the Eastern States region of the American Heart Association (AHA), the world’s leading voluntary health organization dedicated to building longer, healthier lives free of cardiovascular diseases and strokes. Haddon currently is President and Chief Executive Officer of ColonialWebb […]

Robinson to help in mission to fight heart disease and stroke across  thirteen states from Virginia to Maine and Washington, D.C. Dr. Reginald Robinson, MD, has assumed the role of President of the Board of Directors for the Eastern States region of the American Heart Association (AHA), the world’s leading voluntary health organization dedicated to […]

During this legislative session much attention was appropriately focused on the state’s response to the global pandemic, but it seems most legislators have forgotten about the youth tobacco epidemic raging in our own backyard. In March 2020, which seems a lifetime ago, we were optimis tic – lawmakers were actively considering policy solutions to […]

Heat waves can be hazardous to the heart With Connecticut facing summer heat and humidity, the American Heart Association, a global force for longer, healthier lives for all, is urging people to take extra steps to protect their hearts. Precautions are especially important for older adults and individuals with high blood pressure, obesity or a history […]

The American Heart Association, the nation’s leading nonprofit in heart health, is proud to announce a return to one of the most popular events in the city, the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon. Back in person after the pandemic, the five-borough race is back on the calendar. Runners and those willing to challenge themselves are invited to apply. The […]

The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on ensuring longer, healthier lives for all, has named Judy Parker, EdD, MSL, BSBA, Chief Executive Officer of Encompass Health and Star Elliott, Business Development Director at Encompass Health, as co-chairs for the Greater Lehigh Valley and Berks County Heart Walk. In […]

The Community Advocate published a story this week about the Young Women’s Health Innovator Challenge, an American Heart Association program designed to expose girls and young women to careers in science, technology, engineering and math. The story focused on Westborough High School sophomore Olivia Yoonseo Lee, who, along with students from Worcester […]

The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, announced the top awardees of its first-ever EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator™ Faith-Based hosted by the Eastern States region. The first-place grant of $50,000 was awarded to Pastor Cynthia Wallace of Bible Center Church in the […]

Chesapeake, VA  July 23, 2021 — The American Heart Association (AHA), the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, installed a walking path for the residents of public housing community, MacDonald Manor in Chesapeake, Virginia. According to the AHA, for every hour of brisk walking, life expectancy for some […]

Philadelphia, July 22, 2021 — The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on ensuring longer, healthier lives for all, has named David Pacitti, President of Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc and Head of Americas at Siemens Healthineers as Heart Walk Chairman for the 2021 Philadelphia Heart Walk. In this role, […]

Grant will fund projects aimed at reducing racial disparities in breast and prostate cancer patients with a higher risk for cardiovascular disease July 19, 2021 Bonnie Ky, MD, MSCE PHILADELPHIA— The Cardio-Oncology Translational Center of Excellence at Penn Medicine has been awarded $2.9 million by the American Heart Association as part of a larger […]

The American Heart Association (AHA), the leading voluntary health organization devoted to a world of longer, healthier lives, is taking an integrated approach with Yale New Haven Health (YNHHS) Heart and Vascular Center to make a sustainable impact on the cardiovascular health, and specifically blood pressure, in the most vulnerable communities in […]

To end childhood hunger in Massachusetts, we must allow every student who wants or needs a school breakfast or lunch to receive it  at no cost to their family and with no requirement to sign up or provide income or other information. If passed, an estimated 50,000 students would have better access to school meals. The American Heart Association’s […]

Southern NJ – Nicholas Scardino has been named the 2021 Southern NJ Heart Walk Chairman The American Heart Association program supports employee overall health and wellbeing.   Southern NJ, Wednesday July 7, 2021 — The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on ensuring longer, healthier lives for all, has named […]

The American Heart Association (AHA), the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health, is seeking applicants for the second round of the Bernard J. Tyson Impact Fund, a fund created in honor of a visionary leader who cared passionately about the health and well-being of all.  His quest for affordable, equitable health care […]

American Heart Association disappointed by lack of action The American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization focused on heart and brain health for all, issued the following statement from Allyson Perron Drag, government relations director, following the finalized Change Package which stripped tobacco flavors restrictions and did […]

The DC Council voted 8-5 for the final passage of the Flavored Tobacco Product Prohibition Amendment Act of 2021 On Tuesday, June 29, the DC Council made history by passing the Flavored Tobacco Product Prohibition Amendment Act of 2021 (B24-0020) ending the sale of flavored tobacco products in the District of Columbia. This landmark legislation will […]

Even as statewide restrictions start to ease from the COVID-19 pandemic, most Americans continue to spend most of their time at home. The odds of cardiac arrests in a home setting are likely to increase, according to the American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization devoted to a world of longer, healthier lives. Each year, June […]

Thirteen teens participated in the American Heart Association’s first Teen of Impact campaign in upstate New York, forming teams to support the mission of the American Heart Association. The teens and their teams accrued points for conducting heart-healthy activities, educating their communities about the work of the American Heart Association, and […]

With a growing need to better understand the many links between heart disease and cancer, the two leading causes of death worldwide, the American Heart Association announced today grants focused on this area of scientific research. More than $11 million in research grants are awarded to four multidisciplinary teams to create the Association’s newest […]

More action needed to support key health programs that will help the people who need it the most. The American Heart Association, the world’s leading health organization focused on heart and brain health for all, believes every person deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy life. To accomplish that, we need to continually identify and remove […]

Each year, The American Heart Association honors its extraordinary volunteers at the National Volunteer Awards.  This year, we are proud to recognize three local volunteers from the Philadelphia area who have served in leadership roles in our community over the years. Susan Croushore will receive the Morgan Stark Memorial Awad for her extraordinary […]

The last straw was being kicked out of a weight loss study because my blood pressure was too high. It was the final low in a series of them. My doctor said “You’re a ticking timebomb,” my offer to donate blood was declined because my blood pressure diastolic was over 100, and I endured a “walk of shame” at an amusement park because I couldn’t fit on a […]

The COVID-19 vaccine can help us all get back to the life we miss so much, but we have to do this together. That’s why the American Heart Association teamed up with other local organizations to help address vaccine hesitancy in Black and Brown Central New Yorkers. The Association’s Syracuse Chapter was recently recognized by the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, […]

On Thursday, June 17, 2021, the American Heart Association (AHA) of Greater Maryland hosted its annual Go Red for Women luncheon, digitally, for the second year in a row due to lingering COVID-19 restrictions. Regardless of the format, it remained a powerful time where,  just shy of 100 ladies across Baltimore came together to be a relentless force for […]

By Lena Minervino, Maine Heart Walk Director and Henry’s mom Henry has always been different, in a way a parent can never explain. During his annual wellness check I asked his pediatrician to take another listen to his heart. At night, I would put my ear to Henry’s chest and listen – it sounded different than mine and my other two boys. As usual, […]

Submitted by: Kerry Petrauskas, mother to Brady Lukas Our sweet boy, Brady Lukas, was born on February 26, 2016. As far as we knew he was a healthy 7 pound 8 ounce, 20 inch long, little pumpkin, who passed his “going home” tests with flying colors. I want to preface by saying that hindsight is always 20/20. So my description of the events […]

She has advocated for health equity, worked with the American Heart Association to improve heart and brain health for Albany County residents, and has been a leader as Albany County officials faced the COIVD pandemic head-on. In appreciation for improving the lives of Albany County residents, the American Heart Association is honoring Dr. Elizabeth […]

The American Heart Association,  the nation’s leading nonprofit in heart health, is proud to announce a return to one of the most popular events in the city, the 2021 NYC Marathon. Back in person after the pandemic, the five-borough race is back on the calendar.  Runners and those willing to challenge themselves are invited to apply. The 2021 TCS […]

Each year, nearly 800,000 people in the United States experience a stroke — when blood flow to the brain is interrupted. And when it happens, time is of the essence. The impact is swift, with brain cells beginning to die within minutes. That’s why getting a patient evaluated, triaged and treated quickly can mean the difference between a full […]

June 16th marks the fifth anniversary of the 13-4 vote to tax sweetened beverages in Philadelphia. This victory did not come easy, but it has paved the roadway for other cities to adopt a similar tax. Today we say thank you to the volunteers and community partners who helped make Philadelphia the first major American city to pass a sweetened beverage […]

Over $105,000 in Grants Will be Awarded to Local Community Leaders Faith-based organizations and places of worship have played an important role during the COVID-19 crisis in our country. These organizations and their volunteers and staff have been on the frontline, mitigating the impact of COVID-19 and providing communities with much needed guidance […]

The American Heart Association (AHA), the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to a world of longer, healthier lives is proud to celebrate the 3,700 runners and walkers who took part in the 31st annual Lawyers Have Heart 10K Race, 5K Run and Walk.  Due to lingering COVID restrictions the race was held as digital experience once again […]

Lillie Shipman of Wilton has been nominated to become part of the American Heart Association Teen of Impact campaign in Connecticut. Lillie is the daughter of Frank and Haylee Shipman and is a Junior at the Wooster School in Danbury. The newest program of the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement, Teen of Impact provides teens with an […]

Jacqueline Stone and her husband, BK Fulton, share her incredible story of surviving a massive stroke. Jacqueline is a living miracle and a fantastic example of what it means to “Live Fierce” and keep fighting! Here is their story, as shared for the 2021 Charlottesville Heart & Stroke Ball! […]

More than 2,000 Massachusetts residents die from stroke every year and even more are left with long-term disabilities. In many cases, this could be prevented. They key is ensuring stroke patients get to the right hospital as quickly as possible. This is not always happening in Massachusetts. That’s why I’m calling on our state lawmakers to schedule a […]

Women work, care for families, and put their time and effort into making their communities a better place to live. But what is the cost to their heart health? That’s one of the questions that will be explored during the 2021 Go Red Mohawk Valley Digital Experience, set for Wednesday, June 9, at noon on Zoom. For information and to register, go to […]

It had been 18 years since Lisa Wiles took a CPR class, but she still knew enough to save her husband’s life. On April 9, 2020, Lisa and her husband Dan Wiles were about to have dinner. Lisa heard Dan exclaim and then start making strange noises. At first, she thought he was choking on dinner, but she realized those noises meant that could not be the […]

Honor celebrates a lifetime of outstanding influence and impact in the field of medicine. The American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization devoted to a world of longer, healthier lives announced today that world-renowned cardiologist Dr. Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, will receive the Heart of New York City Legacy Award at the 2021 […]

During CPR & AED Awareness Week, June 1-7, the American Heart Association is asking advocates in Massachusetts to focus their efforts on one of our key issues – requiring all 911 operators in Massachusetts to be trained in how to deliver CPR instructions over the phone. We have created a Telephone CPR Toolkit that will help you build a campaign to […]

Imagine a community where healthy choices are equitable and accessible, where your ZIP code doesn’t determine your health. The AHA in Philadelphia partnered with Spanish Media AL DÍA to present Health Equity: No Matter Where You Live, a conversation about social determinants of health and access to quality care in Philadelphia.  The conversation will […]

The American Heart Association is pleased to announce that Ali N. Zaidi, MD will be the medical honoree at the American Heart Association’s 25th Annual Hamptons Heart Ball. In his role as honoree, Dr. Zaidi will assist in raising support and creating awareness about heart disease and stroke as it pertains to the Long Island and New York City […]

  Michael Heller, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Cozen O’Connor to be Honored at American Heart Association’s 64th Annual Philadelphia Heart Ball Heart Ball Set to Raise Millions of Dollars Towards Cardiac Research   PHILADELPHIA, PA – June 1, 2021 – The American Heart Association is excited to announce that Michael will […]

Hypertension, also known as High Blood Pressure, is the Leading Cause of Stroke and Disability in the United States 34.6% of Delawareans have hypertension (or high blood pressure), which is the leading cause of stroke. The state of Delaware has the 4th largest rate of mortality from stroke in the entire US. The American Heart Association has gathered a […]

Month 4:  Live Fierce This fourth month of our Live Fierce NYC Resiliency program is all about hope, optimism, staying calm under pressure and looking toward a brighter future. This journey was designed to help us build skills needed to overcome any challenge. Like a muscle, these skills grow stronger the more we use them. Week 1: Focus on Resiliency […]