The American Heart Association Announces Return of the 2024 Long Island Heart and Stroke Ball
Annual Event to Celebrate Milestone Year, Raise Awareness of Cardiovascular Disease and Support Community Health Initiatives LONG ISLAND, N.Y., August 22, 2024 – The American Heart Association, a relentless force … Read more
77 hospitals in New York State recognized for efforts to improve outcomes for Americans with heart disease and stroke
The American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® initiative promotes up-to-date, research-based guidelines to ensure all patients have access to lifesaving care 77 hospitals in New York State are among … Read more
Danone North America General Secretary steps up to save lives in Westchester/Fairfield
Nancy Dowling to lead American Heart Association 2024 Westchester County Heart Walk WESTCHESTER, July 26, 2024 — Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in Westchester and Fairfield counties, … Read more
A mother and son with a bond like no other
Ashley Boyea is no stranger to the trials and tribulations that come with cardiac issues. When Ashley was in her 20s, she started experiencing shortness of breath, thinking her asthma … Read more
White Plains Hospital Executive Assumes Chairperson of the American Heart Association Westchester/Fairfield Board of Directors
Dawn French Brings in Extensive Healthcare and Communications Experience to Leadership Role Across Westchester and Fairfield Counties WESTCHESTER, NY, July 22, 2024 — The American Heart Association, a global force … Read more
American Heart Association Announces New Leadership for Long Island Board
Kathleen Stanley and Pilar Stevens-Haynes, M.D. Named Chair and President of Long Island Board LONG ISLAND, NY, July 17, 2024 — The American Heart Association, a global force for longer, … Read more
Morgan Stanley Executive Bridges Together Personal and Professional Communities
By Ella Beames Community is a core pillar of the American Heart Association (AHA), and nurturing that pillar is how we have built a network of patrons, advocates, and survivors. … Read more
2024 Heart of the Hamptons Centennial Celebration Raises Critical Funds to Support the Fight Against Heart Disease and Stroke
Community Leaders Unite to Raise Funds and Awareness for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention at Heart of the Hamptons Centennial Celebration LONG ISLAND, NY – July 10, 2024 — The … Read more
AHA NYC brings CPR demo to NBPA event at Rucker Park
By Ella Beames, NYC Intern of Impact On Saturday, June 22, the American Heart Association (AHA) was invited to attend the “Let’s Get Ready to Rucker!” youth clinic at Holcombe … Read more
Capturing a Moment in Time: the AHA Turns 100!
On June 10, the American Heart Association celebrated its centennial birthday. In 1924, heart disease was a death sentence, but with the organization’s progress over the last 100 years, the … Read more
Advocates Rally at 2024 New York City Lobby Day
On Thursday, May 23, the American Heart Association hosted its annual Lobby Day at New York City Hall. More than 30 volunteers rallied together to visit their elected officials and … Read more
2024 NYC Communications Intern of Impact: Introducing Ella Beames
By Ella Beames: It was September 2, 2011, when my world turned upside down. My vision cut to black in milliseconds. I was going into cardiac arrest, and it was … Read more
NFL’s Buffalo Bills continue CPR education kicking off year 2 of the HeartBEAT initiative
According to American Heart Association data, 9 out of every 10 people who experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital die. This is in part because they do not receive … Read more
Maddi suffered a stroke 10 days after college graduation
Guest blog by Maddie Niebanck, stroke survivor, entrepreneur and advocate. Sometimes life is great, everything is going your way, and you feel on top of the world, like when I … Read more
Celebrate 100 Years of Heart Health Progress at the 2024 Heart of the Hamptons Centennial Celebration
An Evening of Reflection, Inspiration and Hope as We Honor a Century of Heart Health Advocacy LONG ISLAND, NY — The American Heart Association announces the upcoming 2024 Heart of … Read more
Knowlton Technologies 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
Division I athlete suffers stroke after the swim of her life
Guest blog by Nicole Salzano, stroke survivor and advocate 2018 was my senior year of college. I was an exceptional student majoring in accounting and set to graduate summa cum … Read more
New York City hosts inaugural Health Equity in the Workforce Leadership Summit to promote well-being for all employees
In April 2024, the American Heart Association brought together key New York City business leaders at Brookfield Place to discuss strategies to help advance workforce health equity. Attendees, ranging from … Read more
Two New York City changemakers triumph in fight to eliminate heart disease and stroke
Caroline Gundeck, Managing Director at Morgan Stanley, has been named the American Heart Association New York City 2024 Go Red for Women Woman of Impact Winner alongside Sadie Laurie, a … Read more
St. Joseph’s Health 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
Counsel for a Cause returns to New York City to improve equitable health for all
Murray Goldfarb, Managing Partner, Real Estate, Brookfield, has been named Centennial Chair of the American Heart Association’s Counsel for a Cause campaign in New York City, a year-round initiative that … Read more
New York City: Daylight saving time wake up call from local researcher, leading expert in sleep
Losing an extra hour of sleep may not be the worst thing that could happen when you “spring forward” at the start of daylight saving time. According to the American … Read more
American Heart Association in New York City launches blood pressure program to help older adults take control of their heart health
By Diego Ortiz Quintero On Wednesday, February 21, 2024, the Carter Burden/Leonard Covello Older Adult Program in East Harlem (312 East 109th Street) hosted a high blood pressure workshop and … Read more
American Heart Association in New York City launches blood pressure program to help older adults take control of their heart health
By Diego Ortiz Quintero On Wednesday, February 21, 2024, the Carter Burden/Leonard Covello Older Adult Program in East Harlem (312 East 109th Street) hosted a high blood pressure workshop and … Read more
One year later: how the “Damar effect” has changed CPR education in WNY
A year ago, the world watched as CPR and AED use saved the life of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin. Today, that incident is still creating a ripple effect through … Read more
Emmie Wilson: Syracuse Heart Challenge Inspirational Honoree
Gina Vaughn-Wilson is a “mom on a mission.” She and her family have been on a medical journey since her daughter, Emmie Wilson, was about 7-months-old. In April of 2023, … Read more
American Heart Association launches new health resource guide to help employers advance workforce health equity in New York City
Health outcomes research has shown that workers in the U.S. experience inequitable health and well-being, with significant variations in the burden of chronic disease, mental health conditions, food insecurity and … Read more
Heart disease survivor Andrew Gilmartin named 2023 New York City Leaders of Impact Winner
Andrew Gilmartin, 28, was a 19-year-old college sophomore when he was diagnosed with heart disease. At 20 he underwent heart surgery to replace his aortic valve. For him, not ignoring … Read more
New collaboration provides CPR training program and AED at Syracuse’s Dunbar Center
Seven in 10 people in America say they feel powerless to act in the face of a cardiac emergency[1]. As a result, less than half of all people who need … Read more
How one New York City Council Member is paving the way for healthier kids meals in restaurants
We’ve all heard the terms food desert or food swamps, where healthy food choices are not available. One local council member is looking to change that by introducing legislation that … Read more
Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia: Hispanic Serving Institute Scholars share their research at Honored Guest Experience in Philadelphia
On the morning of Sunday, November 12, the American Heart Association’s Eastern States Region hosted a special gathering and brunch for honored guests at Scientific Sessions 2023 called the Philadelphia … Read more
Teaming up for a healthier community – Buffalo CycleNation and Hands-Only CPR demonstrations help fight stroke and heart disease
From stroke to heart disease, hundreds of people came together to help create a healthier community at the American Heart Association’s CycleNation event Sunday at ADPRO Sports Training Center. CycleNation … Read more
“Falling Back” in November could impact heart health in New York City
American Heart Association highlights studies revealing an increase in heart and stroke incidents linked to daylight saving time The conclusion of daylight-saving time, often referred to as the end of … Read more
LECOM at Elmira 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
American Heart Association shares tips to make this a healthy Halloween for New Yorkers
From the pumpkin spice everything to the scary decorations popping up around the city, it’s clear that Halloween is fast approaching. That’s why the American Heart Association is sharing some … Read more
After two strokes and heart surgery, mom of two wants to inspire others
When Kelly Naab had a mini-stroke while in the car, her first thought was for her kids. “I had to calm my kids down before I did anything else,” Kelly, … Read more
Central New York bands together to save more women from heart disease and stroke
Nearly 400 people decked out from head to toe in red gathered Tuesday at the Oncenter for Syracuse’s annual Go Red for Women Luncheon to raise awareness and help fund … Read more
World Restart A Heart Day: American Heart Association NYC honors CPR hero
By Diego Ortiz Quintero Tap the play button above to listen to an audio recording of this article. This Monday, October 16th is World Restart A Heart Day, a global … Read more
NYC Celebrates World Mental Health Day 2023
It may seem like there is a day for everything: National Girlfriend’s Day, National Coffee Day, and now World Mental Health Day? Before you write it off as just another … 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
Introducing American Heart Association New York City’s Newest Intern of Impact: Shreya Gharge
My name is Shreya Gharge and I am the Fall 2023 Marketing and Communications Intern of Impact here in New York City. Growing up in Texas, it has been my … Read more
American Heart Association NYC honors Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month, observed from September 15 to October 15, is a time to recognize and celebrate the rich cultural contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. It’s also an opportune … Read more
American Heart Association Welcomes 2024 New York City Go Red for Women Centennial Chair Tifphani White-King of Mazars
Mazars, a leading audit, tax and advisory firm in the US, and the American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives for all, today announced that Tifphani White-King, US … Read more
Real Estate visionary to lead NYC effort to build culture of health for all
Joe Simone, President of Simone Development Companies, has been named Centennial Chair of the American Heart Association’s Heart of New York City, a year-round effort aimed at investing in and … Read more
Celebrating Family Meals Month in NYC: Why Eating Together is Good for Your Heart Health
In today’s fast-paced world, where schedules are often jam-packed and screens are constantly vying for our attention, finding the time to sit down and enjoy a meal together as a … Read more
Preparing for back-to-school? Here’s how to pack your child a heart-healthy lunch
With back-to-school season upon us, parents are preparing for their children’s return to school. The American Heart Association has some tips to help parents plan school lunches, since they play … Read more
American Heart Association NYC: Headlines that may impact your heart health
Since 1949, the American Heart Association has invested more than $5 billion toward scientific research, more than any other non-profit organization outside of the federal government. The research we’ve funded … Read more
Back to school season in New York City starts with heart health
BACK TO SCHOOL 2023 Back to school season is an exciting time for the American Heart Association in New York City because it means we are approaching our annual STEM … Read more
NYC Celebrates National Watermelon Day
August 3 is National Watermelon Day; however, the truth is that watermelon is a summer staple that we love to celebrate all season long! Not only is it delicious but … Read more
Bronx Community Hypertension Collaborative aims to improve health outcomes
The American Heart Association says that high blood pressure is the “silent killer” because there are no obvious symptoms to indicate that something is wrong. However, high blood pressure can … Read more
NYC Health News: Alcohol and blood pressure
Many people view the summertime as a time to kick back, relax a little bit, and enjoy the warm weather. That mindset also often sets the stage for overconsumption of alcohol. … Read more
NYC Summer 2023: How to protect your heart in the heat
According to the National Weather Service (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), a heat wave is defined as at least three consecutive days with temperatures of at least 90 degrees … Read more
National Blueberry Month with NYC Registered Dietitian
Blueberry Mango Smoothie, Blueberry Muffins, and Blueberry Pancakes; all delicacies that have one thing in common- blueberries. July is National Blueberry Month and in honor of this celebration, Daniela Vega, … Read more
New executive director joins American Heart Association staff in Syracuse
The American Heart Association, Syracuse is pleased to announce a new executive director is joining the team. Jason Pomeroy will lead American Heart Association staff in the Syracuse, Watertown and … Read more
NYC – The Essential 8 one year later
Today, we celebrate the first anniversary of the eighth metric to be added to the Life’s Essential checklist- Sleep Duration. Sleep is an important factor for health because it enables … Read more
Construction industry helps build a healthier CNY
The American Heart Association is working with the construction industry to help build a world of longer, healthier lives. The American Heart Association hosted the fifth Hard Hats with Heart … Read more
Hundreds of Western New Yorkers prepared and empowered to perform CPR
Western New Yorkers are working to change the statistics around CPR. Seven in 10 people in America say they feel powerless to act in the face of a cardiac emergency[1]. … Read more
Celebrations mark last weekend of Pride Month 2023 in New York City
The largest celebrations of Pride Month are being held this weekend in New York City with The MArch through midtown Manhattan to the Village, the 31st Annual NYC Dyke March … 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
NYC Celebrates CPR & AED Week: Brookfield, Heart Ball and Founders Day
This week marks what promises to be a memorable one for the American Heart in New York City as we celebrate health awareness, a special event, and an upcoming anniversary. … Read more