Massachusetts

Local hospital executive to lead American Heart Association effort driving equitable health in Central Massachusetts

Local hospital executive to lead American Heart Association effort driving equitable health in Central Massachusetts

The American Heart Association announced today that Justin Precourt, a local hospital executive, will chair the 2025 Heart of Central Massachusetts campaign, which culminates in a celebration at the Heart … Read more

Soaring temperatures, rising risks: NBC Boston reports that extreme heat threatens to double heart-related deaths by 2050

Soaring temperatures, rising risks: NBC Boston reports that extreme heat threatens to double heart-related deaths by 2050

As temperatures rise, so does the risk of heart-related fatalities, experts warn. A recent report by NBC Boston highlights the deadly link between extreme heat and cardiovascular deaths, sounding alarms … Read more

Greater Boston leaders and companies celebrate a century of bold hearts and bold commitments with the American Heart Association

Greater Boston leaders and companies celebrate a century of bold hearts and bold commitments with the American Heart Association

The American Heart Association Founders Day celebrates 100 years of success fighting heart disease and stroke; heart disease deaths cut in half since founding BOSTON, June 13, 2024 — Since … Read more

American Heart Association teams with Boston WIC clinics for blood pressure screenings for pregnant and postpartum women

American Heart Association teams with Boston WIC clinics for blood pressure screenings for pregnant and postpartum women

The American Heart Association is working to improve the health of pregnant and postpartum women in Boston by offering free blood pressure screenings, health referrals, and educational materials at local … Read more

Media Advisory: American Heart Association to host mental well-being and cardiovascular health event for Boston legal community

Media Advisory: American Heart Association to host mental well-being and cardiovascular health event for Boston legal community

BOSTON — The American Heart Association invites the Boston legal community to join the Lawyers Have Heart campaign for an insightful event addressing mental health challenges within the legal profession. … Read more

Dr. Marc A. Pfeffer, of Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, receives academic mentorship award

Dr. Marc A. Pfeffer, of Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, receives academic mentorship award

The American Heart Association recognized Dr. Marc A. Pfeffer with the prestigious Eugene Braunwald Academic Mentorship Award during its Scientific Sessions 2023 in Philadelphia on Sunday. This annual award celebrates … Read more

Eagle Tribune: North Andover marketing executive named as chair of American Heart Association’s Boston Board of Directors

Eagle Tribune: North Andover marketing executive named as chair of American Heart Association’s Boston Board of Directors

The Eagle Tribune published a story today about Thomas Lee being named chairperson the American Heart Association’s Board of Directors in Boston. The story, written by reporter Teddy Tauscher, highlight’s … Read more

Five Faith-Based Organizations Named as Finalists in the American Heart Association’s First EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator™ Faith-Based

Five Faith-Based Organizations Named as Finalists in the American Heart Association’s First EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator™ Faith-Based

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 … Read more

EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator™ Faith-Based Workshop Highlights Powerful Partnerships, Kicks-Off Grant Application Period

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 … Read more