Caring for yourself. Mental health affects how we think, feel and act.
Together we can keep our minds and bodies healthy during these stressful times with meditation, good sleep, physical activity, mindful eating, and more. RWJBarnabas Health and the American Heart Association … Read more
Kiely Family of Companies’ senior vice president takes steps to save lives
Pagano leads American Heart Association’s Southern New Jersey Ocean City Heart Challenge The American Heart Association, devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, is proud to announce James … Read more
Guest Blog -Why are women misrepresented in the medical field?
Guest Blog By: Anastasia Milliman Only 44% of women recognize that cardiovascular disease is their biggest health threat. 90% of women have one or more risk factors for developing heart … Read more
Find your fierce in your movement with Penn Medicine Princeton Health
Let’s MOVE MORE … ALL YEAR LONG! Staying active is very important. We are on a mission to be Healthy for Good™ every day. Find Your Fierce in Movement! Being … Read more
American Heart Association offers condolences to the family of Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver
Our sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver. As an Assemblywoman, Lt. Gov. Oliver co-sponsored the law to prohibit smoking in indoor places, including … Read more
New Jersey Physician Steps into President Role for the American Heart Association’s Eastern States Region Board of Directors
Leonard Y. Lee, MD, has assumed a two-year term as president of the board of directors for the Eastern States region of the American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary … Read more
Walgreens supports heart and brain health through the American Heart Association’s Life Is Why campaign
Shoppers can support the life-saving work of the American Heart Association Walgreens is once again proud to support the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart … Read more
Wegmans and the American Heart Association teaming up to save lives through CPR
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 … Read more
New Jersey Physician Named President-Elect of the American Heart Association’s Eastern States Region Board of Directors
Leonard Y. Lee, MD, has assumed the role of president-elect of the board of directors for the Eastern States region of the American Heart Association (AHA), the world’s leading voluntary … Read more
Tune in to the Celebration! Virtual Volunteer Award Show hosted by American Heart Association on June 28
Media Advisory For Immediate Release 6/4/22 Virtual Award Show for American Heart Association What: The American Heart Association will recognize some of its brightest stars and those … Read more
Hearts Unbound: The American Heart Association Hosts Virtual Award Show to Celebrate Andrea and Ken Frazier’s Generous $1 Million Dollar Donation.
Philadelphia, PA – June 4, 2022 – The American Heart Association believes, structural racism and economic status are a key cause of poor health which can lead to premature death … Read more
Walgreens supports heart and brain health through the American Heart Association’s Life Is Why campaign
Shoppers can support the life-saving work of the American Heart Association Walgreens is proud to support the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain … Read more
Why Everyone Should Know CPR: You Never Know When You Will Need It
“Be prepared, not scared” is an excellent motto to say throughout your day-to-day life. It is especially true when it comes to knowing how to perform CPR. In the US … Read more
Heart of New Jersey toasts to a healthier community at the 2022 Heart Ball
The American Heart Association celebrates New Jersey Heart Ball’s 25th anniversary The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, is back … Read more
Capital Health wants you to know the F.A.S.T warning signs of stroke
This May, American Stroke Month and National High Blood Pressure Education Month, be a Stroke – Blood Pressure Champion! Encourage your audience members to have their blood pressure checked and … Read more
Despite more than 20 years on her heart journey, she remains hopeful
Jessica Blomn’s story of survival has spanned more than two decades. “My journey is a long one,” she said. “It all began when I was in my senior year at … Read more
Find Your Fierce in Movement for Better Mental Health
What’s good for your mind and body is good for your heart. The American Heart Association’s new approach to this total health platform provides simple resources to help nourish your … Read more
Southern NJ – Dr. Renée Bullock-Palmer has been named the 2022 Spring Go Red for Women Chair
March 7, 2022 – Southern NJ— The American Heart Association is proud to announce that the Chair for the 2022 Southern NJ Go Red For Women campaign will be Dr. … Read more
The American Heart Association in Philadelphia Goes Red for Heart Month Wear Red and Join the Fight Against Heart Disease & Stroke on February 4, 2022
The American Heart Association in Philadelphia Goes Red for Heart Month Wear Red and Join the Fight Against Heart Disease & Stroke on February 4, 2022. Philadelphia, PA, February … Read more
HEART MONTH AND NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY TOOLKIT
Click here – Heart Month 2022 Reclaim your Rhythm – Final February marks the start of Heart Month and Friday; February 4th is National Wear Red Day. Wearing RED is … Read more
Ocean City, NJ – Anthony Suppa and Jake Ottinger has been named the 2022 Spring Heart Walk Chair
Ocean City, NJ. Dec 7, 2021 — The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on ensuring longer, healthier lives for all, has named not one but two … Read more
Pittsburgh Pastor Receives Top Grant at the First EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator™ Faith-Based
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 … Read more
Penn Medicine-Led Research Team Awarded $2.9 Million to Study Heart Disease and Cancer in Black and Hispanic Communities
Grant will fund projects aimed at reducing racial disparities in breast and prostate cancer patients with a higher risk for cardiovascular disease July 19, 2021 Bonnie Ky, MD, MSCE PHILADELPHIA— The … Read more
Southern NJ – Nicholas Scardino has been named the 2021 Southern NJ Heart Walk Chairman
Southern NJ – Nicholas Scardino has been named the 2021 Southern NJ Heart Walk Chairman The American Heart Association program supports employee overall health and wellbeing. Southern NJ, Wednesday … Read more
American Heart Association of Philadelphia Celebrates Five Year Anniversary of the Beverage Tax
June 16th marks the fifth anniversary of the 13-4 vote to tax sweetened beverages in Philadelphia. This victory did not come easy, but it has paved the roadway for other … Read more
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
Walking with Purpose – SNJ Spring Heart Walk 2021
On May 22, 2021, the American Heart Association Southern NJ held its Spring Heart Walk Digital Experience. The walk raises money to save lives from both heart disease and stroke, … Read more
New Jersey leaders unite for a common passion, pedaling their way towards better brain health for all.
Stroke is the nation’s No. 5 killer, and leading cause of disability. The American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, is hosting CycleNation to raise awareness about … 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
The American Heart Association Launches Funding Initiative Aimed at Supporting Communities through Local Faith Institutions
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, … Read more
Young Stroke Survivor Runs Half Marathon for American Heart Association; Encourages Peers to Know the Symptoms F.A.S.T.
Jesse Shea is a former college athlete who at age 26 lived an active and healthy lifestyle. One morning in November 2019 while the Cape May, NJ resident was preparing … Read more
AHA President: The best way forward requires bridging disciplines, people, places
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 … Read more
American Heart Association in New York City honors World Mental Health Day by investing in local health tech entrepreneur
Startup makes mental health care accessible, inclusive for communities of color and low-income youth World Mental Health Day is this Saturday, October 10, and the American Heart Association, the world’s … Read more
Celebrate World Heart Day by Saying YES To Your Heart Health
By Jill Hollander, Guest Blogger Four Ways to Say YES! To Heart Health. Today is World Heart Day, the annual recognition to increase awareness of heart disease and stroke worldwide. … Read more
The American Heart Association and Capital Health respond to alarming drop in 9-1-1 calls fueled by COVID-19 fears
As COVID-19 cases continue to increase and strain emergency departments nationwide, a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) suggests ER visits in … Read more
Local hospital executive to lead virtual walk to support heart and brain health in Monmouth & Ocean counties
The American Heart Association recently announced Bill Arnold, MHA, President, Southern Region, for RWJBarnabas Health, will serve as chairperson of the 2020 Shoreline Heart Walk scheduled as a virtual event … Read more
Heart survivor to share her journey at Greater Northern NJ Heart Walk
We are excited to announce that Jill Hollander, a survivor ambassador for the American Heart Association, will be sharing her story of how she “Found Her YES!” at the Greater … Read more
Quick action saves teen
It was Friday the 13th, and a full moon. That had Arlington High School nurses Maryellen Siegel and Jacqueline Moreira “quaking in our boots,” Siegel said. “We’re not normally superstitious, but … Read more
The AHA Launches 2nd Webinar in a Series Discussing Impact of COVID-19 on Communities of Color
Long before the pandemic, systemic challenges have contributed to disparities that impede some people from living long, healthy lives. Your ZIP code should not determine how long you live, but … Read more
ICYMI: Eastern States Launched a Webinar Series on the Impact of COVID-19 on Communities of Color
On May 15, the Eastern States Community Impact team launched the first webinar of a series designed to discuss the impact of COVID-19 in communities of color. The webinar was … Read more
The AHA Convenes Health Equity Leaders to Discuss Impact of COVID-19 on Communities of Color
Long before the coronavirus impacted how we live, work, and play, systemic challenges contributed to disparities that impede some people from living long, healthy lives. Your ZIP code should not … Read more
Wellness journey leads South Jersey couple to Heart Walk
Guest blog by Joanne Reed, Survivor Ambassador For many years, I knew all the ways to stay healthy – eat right, exercise often and be mindful of your numbers. But … Read more
Be a stroke champion during May, American Stroke Month
Guest blog by Gina Petrone Mumolie, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, Senior Vice President, Hospital Administration, Capital Health and board member for South/Central NJ American Heart Association Capital Health and the … Read more
Take steps to prevent secondary stroke for May, American Stroke Month
As hospitals, health professionals and healthcare systems, governments and leaders work to reduce community spread of the coronavirus in the U.S. and protect the most vulnerable individuals, the American Heart … Read more
How to Move More as Companies Adapt to Working Remote
By ADP, Guest Blogger. While working from home may be new to many, it can have added benefits, such as adding more time to our day that we would normally … Read more
5 tips for you, your family and coworkers to move more and sit less
If you’re sitting down reading this, please stand up. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 15% of adults are physically inactive and the American … Read more
American Heart Association seeks women of distinction
Women throughout New Jersey are making a difference in their communities by making extraordinary contributions to health, society and other women. These women aren’t sitting on the sidelines – they … Read more
New Jersey retailers, online businesses, support life-saving mission through annual Life Is Why We Give campaign
Every 40 seconds, someone in America experiences a stroke or a heart attack.[1] This February, the American Heart Association, a global force for longer, healthier lives, is teaming up with … Read more
Hospital executive leads Go Red for Women luncheon in Central New Jersey
The American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization devoted to a world of longer, healthier lives, recently announced that Regina Foley, PhD, MBA, RN, senior vice president integration/transformation for … Read more
New Jersey advocates make strides for heart health policies
With the start of American Heart Month, the American Heart Association New Jersey is proud to announce several legislative victories that Association volunteers played a role in securing. The 2018-19 … Read more
Local Cardiologist Leads Walk Focused on Heart & Brain Health in Ocean City
Haitham Dib, MD, MBA, FACC, FACP, FHSA, associate director of Cardiology, AtlantiCare Physician Group, will serve as chair of our 2020 Southern New Jersey Spring Heart Walk scheduled for Saturday, … Read more
Hospital executive leads charge for women’s heart health in South Jersey
The American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization devoted to a world of longer, healthier lives, recently announced that Margaret Belfield, MSN, RN, executive vice president and chief operating … Read more
New Jersey Goes Red for Women’s Heart Health
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 … Read more
New Jersey students demand that Big Vape #QuitLying
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 … Read more
New Jersey High School Dances Their Way to Being Heart Healthy Champions
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 … Read more
Vineland makes healthier food more accessible with new vending policy
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 … Read more
New Jersey School Takes Eating Smart to a New Level
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 … Read more
Group tackles health disparities in northeastern states
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 … Read more
Creating a Generation of Stroke Heroes in South Jersey
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 … Read more
My Pawesome Stroke Hero
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 … Read more