Eastern States

One day a year, what you wear could help save life. For more than 16 years, New Jersey businesses, schools, media, organizations, clubs and individuals have banded together to end heart disease and stroke in women. Each year, the first Friday in February, National Wear Red Day, has helped raise awareness and funds for women’s No. 1 health threat – […]

The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, teamed up with several schools throughout New Jersey and across the country for the first-ever #QuitLying Day, which took place on Thursday, January 16, 2020. The initiative was a student-led event to demand accountability by […]

The American Heart Association, Greater Washington Region is proud to partner with The Teen Age Group (TAG) of Greater Suburban Maryland’s Jack & Jill of America Inc.  to raise awareness on the dangers of vaping through the #QuitLying campaign and the launch of their own PSA campaign, “No Smoke.” The “No Smoke” Vaping PSA Release Party […]

Today, the American Heart Association was one of more than 40 organizations from across the state who came together with lawmakers to call for a full and immediate end to the sale of flavored tobacco products of any kind in New York.  The advocates representing social justice organizations, public health advocates, healthcare providers, and parent and […]

The Upper Valley Go Red for Women Luncheon will celebrate the energy, passion and courage of women who are leading the charge to end heart disease and stroke throughout New Hampshire.  The event, which is scheduled for Friday, February 7, 2020 at the Hanover Inn, will include networking, educational sessions and a panel discussion on heart health. […]

As you work on your New Year’s resolution, do you know someone that has already made a big change? The American Heart Association is working to celebrate individuals who have made a positive impact on their health with the Lifestyle Change Award. The Lifestyle Change Award, sponsored by Sovena, honors someone who has made significant, positive changes […]

 The American Heart Association, following the 2020 State of the State on January 8, said Gov. Andrew Cuomo should include more health measures in his continued positioning of New York as a progressive state. The Heart Association has specific proposals they call on the Governor to support: Expand the elimination of the sale of flavored e-cigarettes to […]

It’s that time of year again, the time for New Year’s resolutions. Goals are set to eat healthier and go to the gym, and January is spent passionately trying to achieve these goals. But as the year goes by and the excitement fades, the gym is suddenly less crowded and resolutions disappear. This year, don’t let your resolutions fade. Set positive […]

The American Heart Challenge, Dance is an opportunity for students to show the world that they are the generation with heart. It is a nationwide movement of students raising vital funds and awareness for the American Heart Association through a fun dance party. The program is designed to challenge students with leadership roles that raises funds to […]

New York State’s Government Relations Director shared this letter that 16 public health organizations sent to Gov. Cuomo last week. It asks that budget lines for public health programs remain separate, not combined, to better benefit New Yorkers. Dear Gov. Cuomo, As organizations committed to encouraging healthier lifestyles and reducing the […]

It’s that time of year again, the time for New Year’s resolutions. Goals are set to eat healthier and go to the gym, and January is spent passionately trying to achieve these goals. But as the year goes by and the excitement fades, the gym is suddenly less crowded and resolutions disappear. This year, don’t let your resolutions fade. Set positive […]

The American Heart Association (AHA) announced today that Maureen Adams, RN, MBA, Chief Clinical Officer of Westmed Medical Group, will serve as chair of the 2020 Westchester Go Red for Women movement. As Chair of the Go Red for Women movement in Westchester, Ms. Adams will work to raise funds and spread awareness of heart disease while championing the […]

 The Philadelphia Heart Ball is excited to announce that Brian and Connie Dawkins will receive the Heart of Philadelphia award at the 2020 Philadelphia Heart Ball, set for February 22 at the famed Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum.   This prestigious honor is given to leaders in our community who are performing important philanthropic duties, which […]

The American Heart Association wants to help local organizations create a healthier Mohawk Valley. Applications are now open for the American Heart Association’s Community Impact Grants. The grants help local groups start or continue projects aimed at improving the health of our community.  The American Heart Association is looking for innovative […]

Raise a glass, bid on auction items, and help the American Heart Association in Maine fund lifesaving research and education by attending “Hearts on Ice” on January 16th at Aura in Portland. An annual Go Red for Women® networking and fundraising event, this event attracts those from Greater Portland’s business and medical communities to support the […]

Over the last few months, the American Heart Association in New York City has run a monthly feature on our blog titled the “Survivor of the Month.” The goal of this series is to highlight the individuals who embody our mission of being “a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.” In previous months, we wrote the […]

Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is home to an American Heart Association Hands-Only CPR training kiosk, providing millions of passengers the opportunity to learn lifesaving Hands-Only CPR in about five minutes. The interactive kiosk, supported by the Amerigroup Foundation,  was visted by Santa and two of his helpers from […]

 Governor Cuomo’s Proposal No. 9 in the 2020 State of the State to better address illegal cigarette sales by retailers is a helpful reminder of the dangers of tobacco use and nicotine addiction. “The Governor is spot on when he says that cigarettes claim thousands of lives each year,” said Caitlin O’Brien, J.D., the American Heart Association’s […]

On December 5th, fifty female students from Deering, Portland, and South Portland high schools participated in the American Heart Association’s 2nd annual STEM Goes Red event at the Maine Medical Center Research Institute. The goal of this Association initiative is to close the gender gap in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) […]

Noting exponential growth of e-cigarette use by youth, the American Heart Association today commended legislative leaders for making flavored e-cigarettes a priority, but menthol cigarettes must also be included in the effort. At a morning press conference, House Speaker Mitzi Johnson and Senate President Pro Tem Tim Ashe released their priorities for […]

“The American Heart Association, American Lung Association, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, Medical Society of Virginia, and Tobacco21.org appreciate the Governor including an increase in funding for tobacco cessation and prevention programs, seeking funding for reinsurance, and including a tobacco tax in his proposed 2021 budget. However, the proposed […]

Three local community members will receive the American Heart Association’s “Heart of Gold” Award at the Central Massachusetts Heart and Stroke Ball scheduled for February 29, 2020 at Mechanics Hall in Worcester. The Ball is the “must attend” social event of the season, where people come to network with peers and socialize with some of the region’s […]

The American Heart Association congratulates the City of Vineland for adopting a healthy vending policy. Vineland is one of the first municipalities in the state to enact a healthy vending policy. The policy, which took effect on October 1, 2019, will bring healthier options to vending machines on city property, making healthy food consumption more […]

Men and women from across Long Island will be getting all their red outfits and accessories ready for the American Heart Association’s 19th Annual Long Island Go Red for Women Luncheon. Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death of Long Island women. For more than a decade, women have been fighting heart disease individually and […]

When Ashley Ege, Senior Director of Development for Greater Virginia, became a member of the Danville Virginia Health Collaborative she never expected the group would send her down to the “Big Easy,” yet that’s exactly where she found herself recently. “Eighteen months ago I took on the co-chair position of the Healthy Spaces Action team, which is a […]

More action needed to address serious public health threat of menthol tobacco The American Heart Association, the world’s leading health organization focused on heart and brain health for all, maintains that flavored tobacco products are reversing decades of progress in reducing tobacco use among youth and worsening the persistent disparities regarding […]

On Friday, December 13th, the administration of Maine Governor Janet T. Mills announced new initiatives to address the youth e-cigarette epidemic that has gripped the nation. The announcement came in the wake of troubling new data showing Maine youth are using electronic smoking devices above the national average. In response to this report released by […]

Snow can be a nuisance. It can mean waking up early to dig out your car, a stressful commute to work, and can leave you with a chill all day. But snow can also be dangerous for your health. Many people aren’t conditioned to the physical stress of vigorous outdoor activities, like lifting a heavy shovel full of snow. Even walking through heavy, wet snow […]

We recently had the opportunity to speak with Chef Stephanie Rose, manager of the Simple Cooking with Heart Kitchen in Baltimore. Below is the first installment of our new series “Kitchen Conversations”. We are discussing the McCormick Flavor For Life classes being taught in the kitchen. Enjoy learning about this program and how you may not […]

The vaping crisis impacting our youth is growing each year. New studies from the American Heart Association show that 1 in 4 high school students is vaping and we know that the number of teen e-cigarette usage has doubled nationally over the past year. To combat the impact, the Association has launched its #QuitLying campaign, calling Big Vape to task […]

2020 Get Healthy RI Contest The American Heart Association, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Rhode Island Foundation and Rhode Island Healthy Schools Coalition are excited to announce the 2020 Get Healthy Rhode Island Postcard Contest! The contest invites all students from across Rhode Island in Grades K-5 to design a postcard that […]

On Monday, December 9, 2019, the American Heart Association of Greater Maryland held a community conversation about hypertension as part of the formal launch of our newest community blood pressure kiosk sponsored by CVS. The program, Barbershops and BP: Fading Out Hypertension, brought together barbers, community members and clinicians to discuss the […]

For the third year, Jenny Barba, of BioVentures Investors, is bringing mission to life at the American Heart Association 2020 Upper Valley Go Red for Women® Luncheon. Jenny brings 20 years of experience as a strategic advisor in the healthcare financing industry, specializing in medical device technology. She first became involved in the Go Red for […]

A new program is giving people in Central New York and the Southern Tier a chance to help control a silent killer. The American Heart Association is now recruiting participants for the Check It! Challenge. The challenge is a community-wide program encouraging people to check, change, and control their blood pressure. The Check It! Challenge is based on […]

With more than 1 in 4 high schoolers now using e-cigarettes, Vermont lawmakers need to take action to address the youth e-cigarettes crisis. The tobacco industry’s biggest marketing weapon is flavors, including menthol. 80% of teens who have ever used tobacco started with a flavored product. It’s not just e-cigarettes, menthol cigarettes are also a big […]

The American Heart Association is expanding the fight against childhood obesity in Syracuse schools. On Wednesday, the AHA announced the second year of the Growing Healthy Hearts program in the Syracuse City School District. This year, the program is expanding to seven elementary schools. About 30% of kids and teens in the U.S. are overweight or obese. […]

The American Heart Association offers suggestions to stay happy and healthy throughout the busy holiday season.   The holidays are a time for celebrating with family and friends, but often stress inhibits our abilities to enjoy the holiday season. From shopping to cooking to events, we are often packing our schedules while forgetting about our health. […]

The holidays can be a time of love, giving, and reflection. Unfortunately, the holidays can also be a time of stress. A 2016 report in the Journal of the American Heart Association noted that heart-related deaths spike during Christmas.  While more research is needed to pinpoint the exact reason, researchers suggest that emotional stress, changes in […]

Last year, the final week of November marked the end of the season for the GrowNYC markets at Lincoln Hospital and the Mosholu Montefiore Community Center in the Bronx. For many residents, not having access to their local farm stand meant a season of traveling to Manhattan and other boroughs where some markets remain open year-round. Without access to […]

Lena Minervino recently joined the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association in Maine as the Development Director responsible for the Southern Maine Heart Walk and Central Maine Heart Walk. Minervino comes to the Association from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Northern New England where she was the Development Director who supervised […]

My name is Zoe Sher. I have had an atrial septal defect my whole life – all 8 years. I recently had heart surgery to close it because the cardiologist said my heart was getting too big. Before my surgery, I was excited to hear that I needed to have surgery, but on the day of my surgery, I was scared that the surgery would do something bad to me. […]

During the season of giving, the Simple Cooking with Heart Baltimore Kitchen brought together The American Heart Association’s staff and volunteers to prepare heart-healthy twists on Thanksgiving classics for JOY Baltimore’s 3rd Annual “Oh Give Thanks” Dinner. JOY Baltimore, an organization founded to end youth homelessness in Baltimore, will welcome […]

BOSTON, November 27, 2019 — Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker today signed into law the nation’s most far-reaching policy to eliminate flavored tobacco products, which are proven to appeal to kids and increase their likelihood of nicotine addiction. The law makes Massachusetts the first state in the country to eliminate the sale of all flavored tobacco […]

The American Heart Association is very disappointed with the limited scope the Nassau County Legislature took today which would ban the sale of certain flavored e-cigarettes, and hopes that there is an opportunity to include ALL flavored tobacco products, including menthol combustible cigarettes.   “Today’s announcement by the Nassau County […]

The American Heart Association currently funds nearly $11 Million in active grants right here in Philadelphia.  Each year the American Heart Association issues grants to early career researchers who are working to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular disease and stroke. This year, the American Heart Association Southeastern Pennsylvania […]

The American Heart Association praised the Massachusetts Senate on Wednesday night for voting to protect future generations of Massachusetts residents from a lifetime of deadly tobacco and nicotine addiction. The Association especially thanked Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Worcester) and Sens. John Keenan (D-Quincy), Harriette Chandler […]

Companies, organizations, families, and friends from the Northeast PA community gathered on Friday, November 15th at The Northeast PA Go Red for Women Luncheon. Julie Sidoni, anchor at WNEP-TV, emceed the event where nine heart and stroke survivors inspired attendees to take action together and commit to living a healthy lifestyle.  With nearly 45 […]

The New Hampshire Senate Commerce Committee voted to back bill SB 248 to raise the legal sales age for tobacco, including electronic cigarettes, to be 21 years old in New Hampshire. Dover, Newmarket, Keene, Franklin and most recently, Durham, have passed ordinances setting the sales age to 21. The tobacco sales age was recently changed to 19 years old, […]

One Nov. 16-18 the American Heart Association hosted Scientific Sessions, the largest cardiovascular meeting in the United State. The annual event attracted nearly 18,000 attendees from more than 100 countries to the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, as well as an additional two million medical professionals who participated virtually. We […]

Stents. CPR. Clot-busting drugs. Those are just a few of the scientific advancements that were begun with research grants from the American Heart Association. On Friday, Nov. 15, four researchers funded by the American Heart Association shared a little bit about their projects, and offered a tour of the RNA Institute, where the Research Reception was […]

The American Heart Association hosted a panel at the Diversity Women’s Business Leadership Conference on Thursday, November 14th discussing women and heart disease. The event was held at the Gaylord Resort in National Harbor, Maryland. Panel Moderator: Pamela Garmon Johnson, the Vice President of Health Equity & National Partnerships from the […]

Dr. Beth Bouchard has signed on to be the Chairwoman of the 2020 Vermont Go Red for Women Luncheon on March 19 at the Hilton Burlington Lake Champlain in Burlington, VT. Dr. Bouchard is an Assistant Professor of Biochemistry at the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont. Cardiovascular disease kills one woman about every 80 seconds. […]

Oswaldo Ortiz’s daughter was just a toddler when he had to leave her behind in 2017 to serve a year-long prison sentence for possession of marijuana. “I used to always tell her, ‘Daddy loves you. Daddy will never, ever abandon you,'” Ortiz, 57,  recently told Good Morning America. “I put those words in her head to make […]

Guest Blogger, Amy DeStefano When the holidays near, we are reminded to be grateful during this giving season. It is the season of giving gifts, of giving time, of giving good will…and most importantly, of giving thanks. At age 38, I fell ill from a virus that attacked my heart. After receiving a pacemaker and defibrillator and being put on multiple […]

Hundreds of attendees from the Long Island medical and corporate community came out to the Garden City Hotel on Wednesday, November 13th to attend the American Heart Association’s 57th Annual Long Island Heart & Stroke Ball.  The Long Island Heart Ball is an annual social event held to recognize outstanding accomplishments of individuals and […]

The American Heart Association announced today that Wendy Holmes, Private Wealth Advisor at UBS, will serve as Chair of the year-round Go Red for Women movement in New York City for 2019-2020. Go Red for Women encourages awareness of the issue of women and heart disease and provides women with resources to take action to save more lives. The movement […]

Researchers from Boston, New York, Baltimore and New Haven, Conn., were among those recognized Sunday at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2019 in Philadelphia. The Association’s Scientific Sessions is an annual, premier global exchange of the latest advances in cardiovascular science for researchers and clinicians. American Heart […]

Do you remember home economics class? You know, where you learned basic cooking skills and other home-related tasks? It may be an antiquated class for today’s high schools, but the idea of learning healthy cooking skills is far from outdated. One New Jersey high school is taking its culinary class to a whole new level. Ramsey High School’s Culinary […]

CycleNation is the newest event from the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association. This event revolutionizes brain and heart health through high-energy stationary cycling. Teams got together on November 14 at Executive Health and Sports Center and rode relay-style on indoor cycles to get their hearts pumping and to […]

America’s Greatest Heart Run & Walk is off and running! The American Heart Association hosted a kickoff to the Heart Run & Walk season Wednesday night at Daniele’s at Valley View. The event featured walkers, team coaches, survivors, sponsors, volunteers, and more. During the event, the American Heart Association announced this year’s […]

This weekend in Philadelphia, PA doctors from around the globe will gather at the American Heart Association’s annual Scientific Sessions. The three-day conference attracts Nobel laureates, world renown researchers and healthcare providers to shape the future of cardiovascular science and medicine. Two researchers from New York City are among those […]

The Southern Maine Heart Walk, which is the largest fundraising event for the American Heart Association in Maine, is scheduled for May 17, 2020 in Portland. In addition to a choice of a 1-mile or 5K walk, the event will also feature a timed 5K run. Dr. Douglas Sawyer, Chief Academic Officer at Maine Medical Center, and Jennifer McCarthy, Chief […]

Massachusetts House lawmakers have approved a “first in the nation” bill that would ban the sale of all flavored tobacco products while also imposing a new 75 percent excise tax on nicotine vaping products. The ban would apply to menthol cigarettes. The American Heart Association praised the moved on Wednesday as an important step toward […]

Dr. William Hite, Superintendent to the School District of Philadelphia offered a warm welcome to 100 ninth and tenth graders to the 2nd Annual STEM Goes Red conference in Philadelphia. Although women fill close to half of all the jobs in the U.S. economy, they hold less than 25% of jobs in science, technology, engineering & mathematics (STEM).  As […]

More than 300 people came together at Poughkeepsie’s Grandview on Friday, November 8th to be relentless in support of women’s health. The event — which was chaired by Denise Doring VanBuren of Central Hudson Gas & Electric — included a keynote speech by Mara Schiavocampo of the Dr. Oz show, wellness showcase, a talk about […]

Guest Blogger, Michelle Johnston. When the holidays near, we are reminded to be grateful during this giving season. It is the season of giving gifts, of giving time, of giving good will…and most importantly, of giving thanks. At age 38, I became a sudden cardiac death survivor. When my heart stopped my husband, Andy, began CPR on me. A skill he had […]

 The Albany County Legislature lost an opportunity to be a leader and prevent the current generation of youth from falling prey to the epidemic of e-cigarette use when it defeated Local Law E tonight. The measure failed with 18 “ayes,” 17 “nos” and an abstention. It needed 20 votes to pass. Local Law E would have restricted the sale of flavored tobacco […]

The American Heart Association praised House Speaker Robert DeLeo, House Ways and Means Chairman Aaron Michlewitz and Rep. Danielle Gregoire on Tuesday for taking an important step in protecting future generations of Massachusetts residents from a lifetime of tobacco addiction. “The House Ways and Means Committee has sent a clear message that tobacco […]

A consortium that coordinates the efforts of local and regional cardiovascular disease prevention programs helped states achieve major goals for eliminating health disparities, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2019 in Philadelphia. Researchers implemented the Northeast Health […]

Jay Blackwell, executive director of the American Heart Association’s  Greater Boston region, has been named the 2019 recipient of the Association’s Corporate Catalyst Award for having had significant success engaging top companies. The American Heart Association Staff Awards recognize the behaviors, competencies and skills of exceptional […]

Although women fill close to half of all the jobs in the U.S. economy, they hold less than 25% of jobs in science, technology, engineering & mathematics (STEM).  The American Heart Association, a science-based organization, strives to make significant changes to these statistics by empowering more women to seek careers in the sciences. In order to […]

Celebrate Eat Smart Month this November with the Southern New England American Heart Association Healthy choices don’t have to be tough! The Southern New England American Heart Association is helping you celebrate this holiday season, by making it easy for you to make small, simple changes that will help you live a longer and healthier life. The AHA’s […]

  Jennifer Lapidus, 31, admits that as a young woman her heart health was never a top priority. That changed in 2013 when she lost her father, David, to a sudden fatal heart attack caused by undetected heart disease. “Losing my dad to a heart attack definitely influenced me to make lifestyle changes and to think about prioritizing my own heart […]

Jennifer Langley is a participant in our Hudson Valley BetterU challenge and shares her journey: I have been aware of the Better U program for a few years and have marveled at the women in each class – their determination and inspiration are enviable. Being part of the 2019 class has been a true pleasure. I am enjoying getting to know the […]

Washington, D.C.- The American Heart Association Greater Washington Region hosted a culinary and food immersion experience on October 17th at the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Training Academy in Washington, D.C. This unique experience enabled community members and donors to see a sample of the Family Lifestyle Program. This program strives to […]

When Josh St. Jean asked his after school students how many of them thought strokes only happened to older people, nearly every hand in the room shot up. Unfortunately, stroke can happen to anyone at any time. The good news is stroke is largely preventable, treatable and beatable. That’s why the American Heart Association teamed up with the Cumberland […]

Brooke O’Connell, Hudson Valley, NY BetterU participant, shares the ways in which making small changes proved more sustainable for her in her journey toward better health.  I’m so thankful for the Better U Program.  When I started this program, I had the hopes and dreams of losing a large sum of weight in a short amount of time and changing my […]

When work gets stressful, most of us reach for comfort food that may not be healthy. Nourishing yourself is smart for your heart and an effective way to take control of your health. November is Eat Smart Month and the American Heart Association is offering tips for New Hampshire residents to be Healthy for Good™ at work. “Having a busy schedule can […]

  Graffiti Alley Take Over for World Stroke Day is a unique awareness campaign that was developed by the American Heart Association’s Baltimore team in 2016. This takeover event is aimed at raising awareness of the No. 2 killer worldwide – stroke. This year, community partners Johns Hopkins Hospital and Live Chair were on hand to provide blood […]

The American Heart Association Philadelphia is proud to recognize Councilmember Blondell Reynolds-Brown with the Lifetime Champion of Health Equity Award. Councilmember Reynolds-Brown is the first to receive this recognition from the American Heart Association’s Southeastern PA Board of Directors, and we are thrilled to be able to honor her legacy in […]

Tuesday, October 29 was World Stroke Day, and the American Heart Association teamed up with Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall and Woodbury Common Premium Outlets to raise awareness about the warning signs of stroke and provide hands-on education and health screenings. People learned how to spot a stroke F.A.S.T. “It’s really an honor to […]

Stefanie Cohen, 32, and Pierre George Bonnefil, 61, are a generation apart but they have a lot in common. They both live in New York City, they both have rewarding careers, and most importantly, they are both stroke survivors who credit their significant other for saving their life. Stefanie, who was 29 and working long hours as a social worker when […]

American Stroke Association offers tips to improve wellness and prevent stroke October 29 is World Stroke Day and the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, which is the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular disease and stroke, provides five tips to help Long Island […]

Unbearable, is how Mara Schiavocampo described the early days of reducing the processed food she was eating. Today, she celebrates the 90 pounds she lost and the healthy way she feels, eating only whole foods. “I had been overweight, but not unhappily,” the special correspondent to the Dr. Oz Show & author said. “But after my daughter was born […]

ERIE PA, October 29, 2019 — October 29 is World Stroke Day and the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, which is the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular disease and stroke, provides five tips to help Erie residents to feel healthier and avoid one of the most common […]

BUFFALO NY — October 29 is World Stroke Day and the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, which is the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular disease and stroke, provides five tips to help Erie County residents to feel healthier and avoid one of the most common causes of […]

On World Stroke Day, October 29th, the American Stroke Association offers tips to improve wellness and prevent stroke ROCHESTER NY — October 29 is World Stroke Day and the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, which is the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular disease and […]

Representatives from the American Heart Association and Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health recently visited Lampeter-Strasburg High School in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania to celebrate the installation of three new water filtration stations. The goal is to encourage students to rethink their drink by making it easier and more appealing for […]

(Washington, D.C.)- The Greater Washington Region American Heart Association and Unity Health Care hosted a ribbon cutting event and opening of a blood pressure kiosk on October 28, 2019. The new blood pressure kiosk is located at Unity Health Care-Brentwood Health Center in Washington, D.C.  Over half a million patients are seen through the Unity […]

Almost a quarter of adults in Vermont have high blood pressure, meaning they are at risk for having a stroke. Stroke is often thought of as something that happens to older people, but more people under 50 are having strokes due to increased risky behaviors, such as smoking and untreated high blood pressure. October 29 is World Stroke Day and the […]

Over a quarter of New Hampshire residents have high blood pressure, meaning they are at risk for having a stroke. Stroke is often thought of as something that happens to older people, but more people under 50 are having strokes, due to increased risky behaviors, such as smoking and untreated high blood pressure. October 29 is World Stroke Day and the […]

How a furry friend helped me heal By Stacy Quinn, Guest Blogger Having a strong support system is important when you’re coping with the aftermath of a health crisis, especially the emotional ramifications. After my stroke, my appearance suggested I was just fine. But below the surface, I had stabbing eye and neck pain, blurry vision, a throbbing […]

Hundreds of people celebrated the strength of women in the fight against heart disease on Thursday. The Syracuse Go Red for Women Luncheon brought nearly 600 attendees to the Oncenter Convention Center to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. The Go Red for Women Luncheon is the culmination of the year-round Go Red movement. The […]

Three converted school buses rumble through 18 low-income Boston neighborhoods. They carry the cargo that for too long has been scarce: fresh, healthy food. These mobile grocery stores, called Fresh Truck, bring some 30 to 40 varieties of affordable vegetables and fruits to homes most in need. The aim is to improve health, said Josh Trautwein, who runs […]

Mike Cotoia says TechTarget’s employees have a “work hard, play hard” attitude. So, when the American Stroke Association approached him about hosting a CycleNation event at the company’s Newton headquarters, it seemed like a natural fit. “When you tell them, ‘Hey, you can have a little fun, a little competition, a little exercise and raise some money […]

On this week’s Horse Race podcast, co-host Steve Koczela, of The MassINC Polling Group, talks about Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker’s temporary ban on vaping product sales with Allyson Perron Drag, government relations director for the American Heart Association. Listen below or wherever you get your podcasts. Allyson’s interview starts at […]

The Northeast Health Equity Consortium is pleased to announce the Raheem Baraka Community Leadership Fellows Program, in honor of the late Boston-based community activist and CEO of Baraka Community Wellness and past co-chair for NHEC. A labor of love, Raheem founded Baraka Community Wellness as a testament to his fierce commitment to health justice […]

A vote could come within the next month on legislation aimed at curbing youth tobacco and e-cigarette use, House Speaker Robert DeLeo told the State House News Service on Tuesday, as advocates met with lawmakers to make their case for quick action to ban flavored tobacco. A bill that would ban the sale of all flavored tobacco products is now pending […]

There is a vaping epidemic in this country, especially among teens. Every day, over 3,500 youths start vaping. In 2018 alone, the number of high school students who vape nearly doubled. The number of Americans with vaping-related lung disease is climbing every week. The latest numbers from the CDC show 1,479 confirmed cases in the United States, 29 of […]

Building a workplace culture of health, including a healthy workplace environment, can lead to increased productivity, less absenteeism and reduced cost growth trend in health expenditure. The American Heart Association’s Workplace Health Achievement Index is recognizing 6 organizations in New Hampshire for investing in the health of their workforce […]