Massachusetts

The American Heart Association is pleased to announce that Lee Schwamm, MD, will receive the 2023 Paul Dudley White Award for his decades of dedication to improving the health outcomes of stroke patients. Dr. Schwamm, a professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School who holds the C. Miller Fisher Endowed Chair of Vascular Neurology at Massachusetts […]

The health outcomes for residents living in Boston’s Blue Hill Corridor, where most residents are Black and Latino, are significantly worse than in many other areas of the city. Due to social, historical and systemic factors, the average lifespan here, which includes parts of Dorchester, Mattapan, Roxbury, Hyde Park, South Boston and Jamaica Plain, can […]

BOSTON – The American Heart Association is pleased to announce that Laura Hamilton, executive vice president, business development and industry relations at HealthBeacon, will serve as the chairperson of the 2023 Go Red for Women campaign in Boston. In her role, Hamilton will be leading the American Heart Association’s local efforts to increase women’s […]

With heart attack deaths spiking during the holiday season, doctors are urging people to make sure they “take good care of themselves” and to be alert for heart attack warning signs, reports Rick Sobey in the Boston Herald this week. The story cites an American Heart Association study published in the journal Circulation that found Christmas Day has […]

Research shows that more people die from heart attacks during the last week of December than at any other time of the year. NECN reports on reasons behind this and offers American Heart Association tips to have a heart-healthy holiday season. https://youtu.be/iK7c9kyswTg […]

The joy of the winter holiday season is often marred for many as research shows that more people die from heart attacks during the last week of December than at any other time of the year. WCVB Channel 5 Boston recently talked to American Heart Association Chief Clinical Science Officer Dr. Mitchell S.V. Elkind about a few important, heart-healthy […]

Peter Lancette, chief executive officer of Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health, has been named chair of the 2023 Central Massachusetts Heart and Stroke Ball. The Heart and Stroke Ball celebrates progress made through the dedication and passion of all who support the American Heart Association’s Heart of Central […]

During a live webinar held on a Saturday morning in March, two Massachusetts nurses answer a series of questions on heart health from various members of the community. “If someone is having a heart attack, is it safer to call 911 or drive them to the hospital?” asks one person. “How do we take care of our heart when we already do very stressful jobs?” […]

A stroke can happen to anyone at any point in their lifetime. Two Massachusetts stroke survivors, Jayme Kelly and Valerie Giglio, recently talked about their experience in a story from WickedLocal.com. In addition to telling Giglio and Kelly’s personal stories with stroke, the piece quotes several health experts who share stroke warning signs and […]

The American Heart Association presented one of its 2022 Distinguished Scientist awards to Emelia J. Benjamin, M.D., Sc.M., FAHA, of Boston University, at its annual Scientific Sessions conference in Chicago this weekend . As a Distinguished Scientist, Dr. Benjamin was honored for significantly advancing the understanding of cardiovascular, stroke or […]

Five years ago, a team in Boston set out to design a different way of thinking about research. Calum MacRae, MD, PhD, vice chair for scientific innovation and former chief of cardiology in the Department of Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, was awarded an $85 million dollar prize through One Brave Idea and started work in 2017. At […]

Wellness coach, stroke survivor, and mom Jessica Diaz recently talked about her stroke experience and how it changed her life and her perspective on long-term health on NBC10 Boston’s Hub Today. Diaz, who is a volunteer spokesperson for the American Heart Association in Boston, told Hub Today hosts Maria Sansone and Anna Rossi that she was […]

Chronic, constant stress can increase lifetime risk of heart disease and stroke, but a new survey from the American Heart Association, a global force for longer, healthier lives for all, reveals regular mealtime with others could be a simple solution to help manage stress. Boston 25 News reported on the survey of 1,000 adults this week, which found the […]

Two people were honored by the American Heart Association this week for saving a man’s life after he went into cardiac arrest at a Norwood gym. Paula Verderber and Scott Leverenz received the Heartsaver Hero Award for performing CPR on Chris Dull after he collapsed and became unresponsive at the end of a group exercise class at CrossFit […]

Despite improvement in CPR training, the survival rate for women experiencing cardiac arrest outside of a hospital has not improved significantly, especially for Hispanic women. The American Heart Association is determined to change that fact through a new initiative launching across the country, reports Priscilla Casper of NBC Boston. […]

A new study finds that using a frozen embryo for in vitro fertilization may substantially raise the mother’s risk for pregnancy complications related to high blood pressure, reports WCVB Channel 5 health reporter Jessica brown. https://youtu.be/-syVP7Ky5q4 The study, published Monday in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension, found […]

The sights and sounds inside Healthworks Community Fitness in Boston’s Codman Square neighborhood resemble most gyms in America. The hypnotic rumble of treadmills. The clanging of weights. Dance music leaking through the walls. But this is not your ordinary gym. The fitness center, which opened in 2008 and serves about 1,000 women from the […]

A Massachusetts woman who has spent her life raising awareness of heart disease was recently inducted to the Worcester State College Athletics Hall of Fame. The Telegram & Gazette profiled Chrissy (Mitchell) Gaffney ahead of the honor and highlighted her work as a volunteer spokesperson for the American Heart Association. Gaffney, who grew up in […]

WCVB Channel 5 is airing a PSA promoting the Boston Heart Walk leading up to the September 17 event. The spot features anchor Jessica Brown, who will emcee this year’s walk. Brown co-anchors NewsCenter 5 at Noon and NewsCenter 5 at 4PM. She also serves as NewsCenter 5’s medical reporter. WCVB is the media sponsor of the Boston Heart Walk. […]

Chemicals produced in the digestive tract by gut microbes after eating red meat may help explain part of the higher risk of cardiovascular disease associated with red meat consumption, reports The Boston Globe. The article, written by Martin Finucane, cites new research published in the American Heart Association’s peer-reviewed journal […]

Dozens of hospitals in Massachusetts are among the 2,600 nationwide that participate in the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® initiative to improve outcomes for Americans who experience heart disease or stroke. Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the United States, respectively. These health crises […]

A new study finds that doubling to quadrupling the minimum amount of weekly physical activity recommended for U.S. adults may substantially lower the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease and other causes, reports WBZ NewsRadio 1030‘s James Rojas. […]

After three years, the American Heart Association’s Boston Heart Walk is returning to an in-person event on Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Hatch Memorial Shell. The Heart Walk is the American Heart Association’s premier event in Greater Boston for celebrating heart and stroke survivors, raising lifesaving funds and encouraging physical activity. On event […]

The Massachusetts Senate passed the Early Childhood Education bill unanimously on Thursday night, which will establish a framework for delivering increased access to affordable, high-quality early education and childcare to Massachusetts families. The bill heads now to the House. The vote was celebrated by the American Heart Association, which sent an […]

Drs. Joseph Loscalzo and Lee Schwamm are among four physicians being recognized this week as their terms on the American Heart Association’s National Board of Directors come to an end. Both Loscalzo and Schwamm teach at Harvard Medical School. Loscalzo is also chairman of the Department of Medicine and physician-in-chief at Brigham and Women’s […]

For his of dedication to improving the outcomes of stroke patients, Dr. Lee Schwamm will be honored with a Gold Heart award during the American Heart Association’s annual National Volunteer Awards virtual ceremony. The vice president of virtual care at Massachusetts General Brigham Hospital, Schwamm has been a volunteer chair of several national […]

Nashoba Regional High School social studies teacher Mike Poirier had heart issues starting in 2017 and has been on a waiting list for a new heart since before the COVID pandemic hit. They moved him up the list in late spring and he got his new heart on June 1, reported the The Item. “I feel better each day, walking more, breathing better, not […]

By advocating for public policies that build healthier communities, we can all make a difference in people’s lives. On Tuesday, June 7, at 11 a.m., you will have the chance to speak directly to a key Massachusetts policymaker – Senate President Karen Spilka – at an online legislative forum hosted by the American Heart Association. American Heart […]

Boston, April 12, 2022 – After three years, the American Heart Association’s Boston Heart and Stroke Ball is returning to an in-person event on Saturday, April 30, at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, from 6 to 10 p.m. The annual gala is the culmination of the year-long Heart of Boston campaign, which raises funds to ensure all Boston residents […]

Maria Fernandes-Dominique will emcee the Central Massachusetts Heart and Stroke Ball, which is returning to an in-person event for the first time since 2020. This year’s ball will be held Saturday, April 2, at Mechanics Hall in Worcester. Maria is the director of public affairs at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, a racial justice facilitator […]

This Saturday, four community members will take the stage at the Central Massachusetts Heart and Stroke Ball to accept one of the American Heart Association’s highest honors, the Heart of Gold Award, for their contributions to the health of the region. Awards will be given out in four categories at the annual event, which is being held at Mechanics […]

Valerie Giglio, a local singer, recording artist and lawyer, will share her inspiring story of recovering from a 2014 stroke at the 2022 Boston Heart and Stroke Ball on April 30. Valerie was at the pinnacle of her singing career when a stroke paralyzed her entire left side and damaged her vocal cord – destroying her singing voice – at the age of 42. “I […]

The Boston Heart Walk returns to the Hatch Memorial Shell on Saturday, Sept. 17. Over the next six months, we’ll be spotlighting the stories of community members who participate in the Heart Walk. Through their efforts, we are raising funds to save lives from heart disease and stroke. The following story was written by Anne Marie Lane, of […]

Nearly 1 in 5 Boston residents lack access to healthy food, and COVID-19 has only made the problem worse. To address this issue, the American Heart Association recently partnered with two local organizations to help launch a pop-up market where city residents can purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at affordable prices. The market, which opened in […]

Dr. Peter Libby will receive the Paul Dudley White Award at the 2022 Boston Heart and Stroke Ball, the American Heart Association announced Monday. Since 1974, the Paul Dudley White Award has been given annually to a Boston physician who has made extraordinary contributions to cardiovascular or stroke care. Dr. Libby, a cardiovascular specialist at […]

A Massachusetts boy who is on a mission to spread the word about American Heart Month was profiled on WCVB Channel 5 Boston this week. Jameson Gagnon, 12, of Abington, has a history of heart disease in his family. “My dad had heart failure, and my Papa has a pacemaker but, most of all, my Grandma had a quadruple bypass,” Jameson told […]

Researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology were awarded funding this week by the American Heart Association and The Children’s Heart Foundation to study congenital heart defects. The jointly funded grants total more than $625,000 and will be distributed among five research projects nationwide. At […]

NEW ORLEANS — Twelve scientists leading the way in stroke research have been recognized for their exceptional achievements during the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2022. The group includes Julie A. DiCarlo, a researcher from Massachusetts General Hospital, who has been awarded the Stroke Rehabilitation Award. The award […]

From landmarks to online communities, neighborhoods to news anchors, National Wear Red Day united people across Massachusetts on February 4 for a common goal: the eradication of heart disease and stroke. Here are some highlights. News Anchors Throughout the state, more than 20 news anchors wore red on-air. Here are two clips of anchors discussing their […]

This American Heart Month, WCVB Channel 5 is urging viewers to Reclaim Your Rhythm by creating healthy habits in a PSA that will be airing throughout February. The 30-second spot features Channel 5 anchors Jessica Brown, Maria Stephanos, Shayna Seymour, Erika Tarantal and Antoinette Antonio. The anchors encourage viewers to take back control of their […]

To kick off American Heart Month and inspire women to ‘Reclaim Your Rhythm,’ the American Heart Association today announced 12 heart disease and stroke survivors who are sharing their stories as part of the Association’s Go Red for Women movement. Jayme Kelly, a Needham, Mass., resident who had a stroke in 2019, when she was 29, was selected from more […]

Here is a sampling of stories covered by Massachusetts media outlets in December that featured the American Heart Association and highlight the many ways we are helping all Americans live a long, healthy life. NBC Boston: High blood pressure treatment in pregnancy is safe, prevents maternal heart risks Treatment for high blood pressure during pregnancy […]

Here is a sampling of stories covered by Massachusetts media outlets in November that featured the American Heart Association and highlight the many ways we are helping all Americans live a long, healthy life. NBC Boston and NECN: 2021 Dietary Guidance to Improve Cardiovascular Health ‘Balance’ is the key word in new dietary guidance for […]

Several Massachusetts organizations are being recognized for their commitment to employee health and well-being by the American Heart Association through its 2021 Workplace Health Achievement Index.   The American Heart Association, a global force for longer, healthier lives for all, created the Index in 2016 with its CEO Roundtable, a leadership […]

The American Heart Association has named Dr. David McManus president-elect of its Board of Directors in central Massachusetts. Dr. McManus is a cardiologist and clinician scientist at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School. His research focuses on the world’s most common heart rhythm abnormality – atrial fibrillation. He is currently […]

The American Heart Association is presenting its 2021 Distinguished Scientist in Stroke to Harvard Medical School’s Dr. Eng H. Lo. The Association designates Distinguished Scientist awards in several categories to members who have significantly advanced the understanding of cardiovascular, stroke or brain health. The 2021 awardees will be honored at […]

The American Heart Association is presenting its 2021 Distinguished Scientist in General Preventive Medicine award to Dr. Vasan S. Ramachandran, of Boston University. The Association designates Distinguished Scientist awards in several categories to AHA members who have significantly advanced the understanding of cardiovascular, stroke or brain health. […]

For Annie Sasena of Acton, Mass., participating in the American Heart Association’s Boston Heart Walk is much more than an act of charity — it’s an expression of gratitude steeped in family tradition. She credits the AHA for funding the clinical research that helped save her life. “I have been a walker and donor for the American Heart Association all […]

The staff of the American Heart Association in Boston released a video today, thanking walkers and companies who are supporting and raising money for the 2021 Boston Heart Walk. Watch it below. This year, Heart Walk participants are invited to start their walk from various pop-up start lines installed around town or to create a path of their own on […]

Like many people, Shaun Real has long known that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. But it wasn’t until he started volunteering for the American Heart Association two years ago that he began to understand just how close the disease hit to home. A friend or a colleague would write him a note, thanking him for his work with […]

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 […]

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 American Heart Association is hosting a six-part series of virtual engagements in Boston that are focused on mental well-being, mindfulness and remaining resilient. The final session will be held Friday, June 24, at noon, and feature a conversation with Wyatt Kelley, an American Heart Association volunteer who had a stroke in 2011. Click here to […]

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 […]

The Bay State Banner released the summer 2021 edition of Be Healthy, its special section focused on health, which focuses on heart attacks and prominently features information from the American Heart Association. The Bay State Banner is an African American owned news weekly that reports on the political, economic, social and cultural issues that are of […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 the American Heart Association is calling on state […]

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 […]

Speaking before a panel of women from Greater Boston’s science and technology sectors, high school student Halle Roberts pitched an idea for an app that could help teenage girls better understand their health. “Often people don’t have a comfortable space or a trusted person to talk to about issues of growing up,” Myslik, a student at Tabor Academy in […]

Rachel Scanlon Henry shared her experience with stroke at the 2021 Central Massachusetts Heart and Stroke Ball, held virtually on April 22. Rachel had a stroke when she was at her doctor’s office for a routine physical examination in 2003. She received immediate care, which saved her life and kept the effects of the stroke to a minimum. After her […]

Starting the week of April 12, the American Heart Association is asking advocates in Massachusetts to focus their efforts on one of our key issues – raising tobacco taxes and increasing funding for tobacco prevention and cessation programs. We have created a Tobacco Taxes and Funding Toolkit that will help you build an advocacy campaign to make a […]

The executive director of the American Heart Association in central Massachusetts and the chairwoman of the region’s Heart and Stroke Ball appeared on the Talk of the Commonwealth radio show on Wednesday morning. Brian Shankey, who leads the AHA’s efforts in Greater Worcester, provided an overview of the work of the American Heart […]

METHUEN – Studies have shown physical activity can lessen children’s anxiety and depression – two issues that have been of increasing concern to parents and educators during the pandemic. The American Heart Association and the Comprehensive Grammar, Marsh Grammar, and Tenney Grammar schools in Methuen are helping students improve physical and emotional […]

Please enjoy a look back at the 2021 Go Red for Women Luncheon with a video highlighting this year’s virtual event, held Friday, Feb. 26. https://youtu.be/f7ub-OFSBS8 Featured in this highlight package are event emcee Emily Riemer, an anchor at WCVB Channel 5 Boston; Christina Crowley, a senior vice president at Dell Technologies and chairwoman of Go […]

Every day, Americans’ lives are touched by heart disease and stroke. Whether it’s our own health that is impacted or the health 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. We all have the power to make a difference by speaking out for policies that help build […]

The American Heart Association will be hosting three webinars in Boston during BioPharma Week, starting March 30, devoted to the organization’s pursuit of scientific approaches in the fight against heart disease and stroke. Click here to register The series will introduce the latest American Heart Association-backed scientific advancements to members […]

The power of partnerships built on trust, dignity and respect was a key theme during March 17th’s EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator™ Faith-Based Workshop Zoom webinar, hosted by the American Heart Association (AHA), Eastern States region. “When you see value in people, it affirms that value that is in you,” said Dr. Abraham […]

Eleven scientists leading the way in stroke research have been recognized for their exceptional achievements during the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2021. Among those is Dr. Andreas Charidimou, a post-doctoral researcher at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston. Charidimou received the the […]

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 and support. That is why the American Heart Association’s Eastern […]

For many of us, the pandemic has changed our routines in unhealthy ways. We may be exercising less, eating an unhealthier diet and experiencing mores stress. What impact will this have on our chances of developing heart disease? Boston 25 News took a look at this issue in a story that aired on Monday. Interviewed for the piece was Dr. Ami Bhatt, a […]

A fifth grader from Abington, Mass., is on a mission to raise money and awareness in the fight against heart disease in honor of his parents and grandmother. The Abington News chronicled Jameson Gagnon’s impressive accomplishments in an article posted online this week. The piece describes Jameson as being “a one man advocacy agency” […]

The ABA Journal published a feature story this month focused on Elizabeth L.B. Greene and her two decades of experience volunteering for the American Heart Association. Greene, who is a partner at the Worcester, Mass., law firm Mirick, O’Connell, DeMallie & Lougee, is frequently credited with revitalizing the Association’s presence in central […]

A social entrepreneur from Rhode Island who was the top finalist in a recent American Heart Association grant competition was profiled in The Boston Globe this week. Abigail Kohler is the co-founder and chief executive of ResusciTech, a Providence-based startup that developed an app to help train and certify users in CPR and first aid. Kohler was […]

BOSTON – As the COVID-19 pandemic tightened its grip on our lives last year, a simple act of charity helped give the employees and customers at a local bank a sense of purpose. Beginning last summer, JPMorgan Chase teamed up with the American Heart Association to provide healthy food to people in Greater Boston that need it most. As part of the […]

Dr. Ami Bhatt talked about ‘Don’t Die of Doubt’, an American Heart Association campaign encouraging people to seek medical treatment if they experience symptoms of a heart attack or stroke, during a recent appearance on a national medical podcast. “We have a lot of reach outs to the community and awareness campaigns to ensure […]

A Massachusetts man who started a non-profit to find employment opportunities for Boston’s homeless youth population has been selected as a top candidate for an American Heart Association grant. Connor Schoen, 22, who co-founded Breaktime in 2018 while a student at Harvard University, is one of eight innovators who will be presenting business models […]

The American Heart Association and NFL, in collaboration with the New England Patriots, are excited to debut the first-ever NFL PLAY 60 library, which features kid-friendly exercises to help kids to get their recommended 60-minutes of daily physical activity. Amidst the rising number of COVID-19 cases, schools and organized sports have begun to […]

The Community Advocate published a story this week profiling Christina Crowley, a stroke survivor who is chairing Boston’s Go Red for Women campaign in 2021. The piece, written by senior reporter Melanie Petrucci, chronicles Crowley’s experience having a stroke while seeing the play Dear Evan Hansen in New York City in 2017. Crowley, an […]

As we continue to face an unprecedented health crisis, the Boston staff of the American Heart Association wanted to take a moment to thank the entire healthcare community in Boston. Please join us in showing appreciation for the people who are putting their lives on the line every day to get us through this difficult time. https://youtu.be/5trfxdh3wPc […]

This past summer, the Massachusetts Senate voted to support a bill that would ensure stroke patients get the best treatment as quickly as possible. The bill, which passed in a 40-0 vote, would allow first responders to transport stroke patients to the facilities best-equipped to treat them, rather than the closest, ensuring they immediately get the […]

Click the image below to view the Boston 2020 Impact Report. Scroll down for a message from our executive director. Dear friends and supporters, Before the American Heart Association existed, people with cardiovascular diseases were often doomed to complete bed rest — or worse. But a handful of pioneering physicians believed it didn’t have to be that […]

The American Heart Association is pleased to announce that several Massachusetts volunteers have been named recipients of the 2020 Eastern States Volunteer Awards. As a volunteer-led organization, the American Heart Association relies on the passion and generosity of thousands of volunteers every day who move its mission forward. Here are this year’s […]

Tobacco Free Mass presented its Blake Cady Award for Excellence in Tobacco Control this year to Allyson Perron Drag of the American Heart Association and Marc Hymovitz of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. The pair are being recognized for their outstanding work on landmark tobacco prevention and cessation legislation and for their […]

The American Heart Association launched a digital ad campaign in Massachusetts this week to raise awareness of the dangers of sugary drink consumption and advocate for a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages. Over the next several months, the Association will be running ads on two online outlets that cover Massachusetts politics — Politico’s Massachusetts […]

When winter blows in, you can pull the blankets over your head and go back to sleep — or you can suit up and head out for an outdoor winter adventure. WBUR, a Boston NPR station, published a report this week highlighting various exercise options when the temperature starts to dip. Report Meagan McGinnes spoke to two Boston doctors – Cassandra Pierre, […]

We at the American Heart Association are thankful for your partnership, which has allowed us to make inroads in research, build critical relationships with first responders and strengthen communities throughout Greater Boston. Now, as we continue to face the challenges of COVID-19, we need your support more than ever. Please ask your network to give […]

The following essay was written by Julia Austin Spanek after her father, Mark Spanek, had a stroke in 2018. Julia, who was 13 when she authored this piece, is now 15 and a sophomore at Franklin High School. Mark Spanek, a Stroke Ambassador for the American Heart Association in Boston, credits his stroke for being the “wake up call” that made him […]

Please enjoy a look back at the 2020 Boston Heart Walk with a video highlighting this year’s digital experience, held Oct. 19-24. Featured in this highlight package are Emily Riemer, anchor at Channel 5 Boston, Lawrence Vinson, community impact director at the American Heart Association, Josh Trautwein, CEO of About Fresh, Charles Daniels, CEO of […]

At the American Heart Association, we know this is a busy time for all of us, so as we look forward to 2021, we want to thank the following people for being part of the 2021 Lawyers Have Heart Executive Leadership Team. We truly could not do it without them. While this year’s Lawyers Have Heart campaign may look different, our mission is more important […]

The challenges facing our world are many – from timely concerns such as the coronavirus pandemic and the renewed emphasis it has placed on the need to dismantle structural racism to the ongoing challenges of treating and beating the top two killers around the globe: heart disease and stroke. As president of the American Heart Association, Dr. Mitch […]

The American Heart Association has recognized two physicians, one from New York City and one from Boston, for their impact on the field of cardiovascular biology and health during the last five years. Dr. Hooman Kamel, of Weill Cornell Medicine, and Dr. Robert W. Yeh, of Harvard Medical School, were named the 2020 Joseph A. Vita Award recipients at […]

The American Heart Association has recognized a Boston physician with one of its most distinguished and historic honors. Dr. JoAnn E. Manson, chief of the division of preventive medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, has been named the 2020 Research Achievement Award recipient for her outstanding lifetime contributions to cardiovascular research. […]

BOSTON – The American Heart Association is pleased to announce that Josh Lanouette, senior manager of forensic and integrity services at EY, will be chairing the 2021 Boston Lawyers Have Heart 5K. Lanouette, who is returning for his second year as chairman, will continue to lead an annual campaign that has been instrumental in advancing cardiovascular […]

CBS Boston medical reporter Dr. Mallika Marshall reported this month on the American Heart Association’s newly released CPR guidelines, which re-emphasize the importance of getting more bystanders to perform hands-only CPR until emergency workers arrive. The guidelines recommend people initiate CPR on a person with presumed cardiac arrest because […]