Massachusetts

The simple act of monitoring your blood pressure is a crucial lifeline in the battle against silent killers. Experts are sounding the alarm on the often-overlooked significance of tracking this vital statistic. From preventing heart attacks to safeguarding against strokes, the key to a healthier, longer life may very well lie in the numbers on your […]

New research shows adults at risk for heart disease who participated in produce prescription programs for an average of six months increased their consumption of fruits and vegetables and had reduced blood pressure, body mass index and blood sugar levels. This research was published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, a peer-reviewed […]

Are you tossing and turning at night, struggling to get a good night’s sleep? You’re not alone. In today’s fast-paced world, sleep deprivation has become an all too common problem, affecting millions of people worldwide. But have you ever wondered just how widespread this issue truly is? Well, a recent article on Boston.com sheds […]

Fiscal 2024 budget will ensure stroke patients get to the right hospital quickly, increasing survival and reducing recovery time BOSTON, August 9, 2023 — In a monumental step toward improving outcomes for stroke patients, Gov. Maura Healey signed a $56 billion budget Wednesday that will ensure people experiencing the most severe strokes are transported […]

Forty-four 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 […]

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 Tom’s passion for heart health and the fresh perspectives he will bring to addressing cardiovascular health challenges in Greater […]

Thomas Lee, a marketing and public relations executive from North Andover, has been named chairperson of the American Heart Association’s Board of Directors in Boston, the nonprofit organization announced Monday. Lee is a senior partner at Zozimus, a digital marketing agency based in Boston. He has volunteered for the American Heart Association since […]

In an effort to spread awareness and save lives, the American Stroke Association launched a new digital billboard in Worcester, Mass., this month that prominently displays the warning signs of stroke. The billboard is located on Route 146, reaching travelers leaving Worcester, heading toward Rt. 20 and I-90, as well as Shoppes at Blackstone Valley. The […]

We all have the power to make a difference by speaking out for policies that help build healthier communities and lives. The moving force behind policy change for the American Heart Association are You’re the Cure advocates. These are every day people who bring heart and stroke statistics to life by sharing their personal stories. Advocates in […]

Rachel Henry, a stroke survivor and American Heart Association volunteer from Worcester, Mass., joined the broadcast booth to during a Worcester WooSox baseball game on June 11, to raise awareness of the stroke warning signs. Henry, who had a stroke at the age of 30 in 2003, is a longtime American Heart Association volunteer. The Association recently […]

The Lowell Sun published an editorial this week that endorsed legislation before the Massachusetts Legislature that would increase CPR training. The opinion piece, published on June 8, called on lawmakers to pass two bills that have the backing of the American Heart Association. One bill would make learning CPR a graduation requirement for […]

American Heart Association volunteer advocates joined together at the Massachusetts State House on June 5 to urge lawmakers to pass legislation that will expand CPR training. 22News political reporter Ellen Fleming filed a report from the event, which highlights two of the bills the American Heart Association is championing. One bill would make […]

By Dr. Spencer Rittner Primary Care Physician and Medical Director of Population Health Beth Israel Lahey Health Primary Care In Boston, living just two miles apart could result in a 23-year disparity in life expectancy. While there are many reasons for this, one key factor is uncontrolled blood pressure. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for […]

Be “The Man” and be ready to save a life by learning the two steps of Hands-Only CPR. If you see a teen or adult collapse, call 911, then push hard and fast in the center of the chest. According the American Heart Association, a song with 100-120 beats per minute — like Taylor Swift’s “The Man” — can help you keep the right rhythm, reports […]

Dr. Gottfried Schlaug, a neurologist with Baystate Health in Springfield, Mass., was interviewed by 22News anchor Ciara Speller to raise awareness of stroke warning signs and prevention. The interview, which aired as part of the station’s InFocus series, coincided with Stroke Awareness Month, which is held in May. Watch the clip below: […]

The American Heart Association is urging schools and parents to teach young children life-saving skills such as how to call 911 and how to administer CPR, according to NECN. NECN correspondent Kwani Lewis reports that new evidence shows school children as young as four know how to call for help in a medical emergency and that, by age 10 to 12, children […]

A new report from the American Heart Association finds that school-aged children are highly motivated to learn basic life-saving skills, such as recognizing a cardiac arrest, calling for help and performing CPR, according to NBC Boston. NBC Boston reporter Susan Tran reports that teaching children about CPR at regular intervals as they age will develop […]

Residents of Back Bay in Boston live to nearly 90 years old, on average, while just a few miles away in Roxbury, life expectancy dips to just over 70. This disparity is directly attributable to lack of equitable access to quality health care and nutritious food, among other factors. This year’s Boston Heart and Stroke Ball united 330 guests who […]

With nearly 3 out of 4 cardiac arrests outside of the hospital occurring in homes, knowing how to perform CPR is critically important[1]. CPR, especially if performed immediately, could double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival[2]. That is why the American Heart Association, the worldwide leader in resuscitation science and […]

The American Heart Association is pleased to announce that Dr. Ami Bhatt has been named chair of the 2023 Boston Heart and Stroke Ball. Dr. Bhatt is chief innovation officer for the American College of Cardiology. She is also president of the American Heart Association’s Board of Directors in Boston. Dr. Bhatt brings a wealth of experience as a […]

The American Heart Association announced today that Alexandra Gordon Briggs, a partner at Hinckley Allen, has been named chairperson of the 2023 Lawyers Have Heart 5K, which will take place on June 1 in the Boston Seaport. Briggs brings nearly a decade of experience as a lawyer in Boston, as well as a passion for the lifesaving mission of the American […]

The American Heart Association established National Walking Day to encourage physical activity, like walking, for better health and well-being. This year, National Walking Day is Wednesday, April 5, and the American Heart Association is encouraging national and local media to participate by encouraging audiences to move more and sit less. Physical […]

The Daily Free Press, the independent student newspaper at Boston University, published a profile of associate professor Traci Hong today that focuses on her work as a volunteer for the American Heart Association. Hong is a member of the American Heart Association’s Board of Directors in Boston. She also serves on the Boston Go Red for Women […]

Clearing sidewalks and driveways of snow may be essential to keep from being shut in, but the American Heart Association urges caution when picking up that shovel or even starting the snow blower, according to a report from WWLP-22News. Reporter Kristina D’Amours says research shows that many people may face an increased risk of a heart attack or […]

People aren’t getting enough sleep, Apple Watch data shows, reports WCVB Channel 5 Boston. The station notes that the American Heart Association recommends an average of 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night. Poor sleep may put you at risk for cardiovascular disease, cognitive decline and dementia, depression, obesity, and higher blood pressure, blood […]

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 […]

The newsmagazine show “Chronicle” on WCVB-TV devoted an entire one hour episode to heart health this week. Reporter and producer Nicole Estaphan interviewed several American Heart Association volunteers for the episode — Dr. Ami Bhatt, the president of the Association’s Board of Directors in Boston; Michael Poirier, a heart transplant recipient […]

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 […]

A teenager in Massachusetts saved the life of a toddler with a little help from…Michael Scott from The Office, reports NBC Boston. Savennah Mendes-Rodrigues, of Abington, credited a scene from the sitcom – in which employees undergoing CPR training are instructed to apply chest compressions to the beat of the Bee Gees song “Stayin Alive” – for helping […]

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 […]

When a Massachusetts high school student walked into a Wendy’s for a meal last summer, he didn’t expect he’d wind up with a citation for saving a life, but that’s exactly what happened. Northeast Metro Tech senior Sebastian Cadavid was recognized by the American Heart Association as a Heartsaver Hero after he administered lifesaving CPR on a woman who […]

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. […]

By Tate Gunnerson, American Heart Association News Whether presenting a closing argument to a jury as a lawyer or singing on stage as a professional musician, Valerie Giglio of Stoneham, Massachusetts, knows how to work a crowd. “You’re performing either way,” she said. When she was 42, she lost the ability to do both. All because of […]

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 […]