Buffalo joins initiative to improve blood pressure control for all
The American Heart Association’s Equity-Focused Hypertension Initiative is expanding access to care, bridging community-clinical gaps and tackling racial disparities in hypertension management. High blood pressure, often called the “silent killer,” … Read more
North Country Heart Walk Inspirational Honoree: Tim Buckley
Tim Buckley always thought of himself as athletic and in shape. What he didn’t know, was that he had been living with a hole in his heart that was about … Read more
Executive leads year-round campaign to help fund AHA advancements and improve health in New York City
Michael Monahan named 2025 American Heart Association Heart of New York City Chair NEW YORK, NY, March 20, 2025 — For more than 100 years, the American Heart Association has … Read more
Buffalo unites against women’s No. 1 killer
American Heart Association’s annual Go Red for Women Luncheon raises awareness and critical funds for women’s cardiovascular health The American Heart Association, a relentless force for a world of longer, … Read more
Research Reception highlights impact of medical research in Rochester
Stents. CPR. Clot-busting drugs. Those are just a few of the scientific advancements that were begun with research grants from the American Heart Association. Five researchers funded by the American … Read more
Legal Industry in New York City Drives Equitable Health Impact
NEW YORK, NY, March 10, 2025 — The American Heart Association’s annual celebration, Counsel for a Cause, is on the horizon. The New York City campaign is a year-round initiative … Read more
Beating the Clock: Why Prevention is the Heart of Our Community
by Alina Yang One moment, my family was unwrapping ZongZi for our Dragon Boat Festival dinner while FaceTiming with my grandparents in China. The next, my maternal grandfather was on … Read more
New York City Council Goes Red to promote heart health
Council Member Rita Joseph shared her story of survival and encouraged other women to take their health seriously on Thursday, February 13 on the steps of City Hall as the … Read more
Wear Red for Women’s heart health on National Wear Red Day®
The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women® movement in New York City launches first-ever 2025 Class of Survivors NEW YORK, NY — This National Wear Red Day, the first … Read more
Rochester leader takes the helm to save lives
David Borkholder, professor emeritus, Rochester Institute of Technology, Kate Gleason College of Engineering, will lead the charge as the 2025 American Heart Association Heart Walk & Run chairman to build a … Read more
NYC takes bold step to save lives with bill that would eliminate menthol tobacco products
Landmark legislation aims to protect youth, advance health equity and break Big Tobacco’s grip on Black and Brown communities NEW YORK CITY, December 19, 2024 — The American Heart Association, … Read more
East Syracuse-Minoa High School girls explore careers in STEM fields with STEM Goes Red
Today’s economy and tomorrow’s well-being depend on innovations in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), but a troubling gap exists when it comes to women in STEM occupations. Women make … Read more
Make a list, check it twice with these heart-healthy holiday travel hacks
As the busiest travel season of the year approaches, the American Heart Association has tips to ease travel worries for people living with health conditions like heart disease and stroke … Read more
Northwell Health Chief Medical Officer leads movement to improve women’s heart health in New York City
Jill Kalman, MD, to chair the American Heart Association New York City 2024-25 Go Red for Women® initiative New York, NY, December 5, 2024 — Nearly half of women ages … Read more
Health Advocate and Philanthropist leads year-round campaign to improve health in New Jersey
Greg Lewis named 2025 New Jersey American Heart Association Heart Ball Chair For more than 100 years, the American Heart Association has committed to advancing health and hope for everyone, … Read more
2024 Long Island Heart and Stroke Ball Brings Together Business and Healthcare Leaders to Support the American Heart Association’s Mission
Local Leaders Unite to Support Heart Health Initiatives as the Association Enters Its Second Century of Impact LONG ISLAND, NY – November 15, 2024 – Over 150 business and healthcare … Read more
Wells Fargo’s Executive Director and EBC’s HR & Payroll Solutions, Inc.’s Senior Human Resources Advisor lead movement to improve women’s heart health in Buffalo
Casey DeMarco and Linda Walleshauser to co-chair the American Heart Association’s Buffalo 2024-25 Go Red for Women® initiative Nearly half of women ages 20 and older are living with some … Read more
Westchester/Fairfield Leaders Unite in Nationwide Effort to Advance Health Equity for All
The American Heart Association’s Leaders of Impact™ nominees are dedicated to promoting health and hope for all by driving community fundraising and advocacy efforts. WESTCHESTER, NY, November 4, 2024– The … Read more
Syracuse Heart Walk Inspirational Honoree: Steve Gorczynski
“CPR saves lives. I’m living proof that you don’t need to be an expert, you just need to do something.” That’s the heartfelt message from cardiac arrest survivor Steve Gorczynski. … Read more
Southern Tier Heart Walk Inspirational Honoree: Olivia Reynolds
Every birth story is different and special in its own way. Little miss Olivia Mae, who was a planned C-section, decided to come a day before she was planned. On … Read more
Madelyn Ferriter: 19-year-old stroke survivor, now aspiring biomedical engineer
“I will never get tired of talking about it,” Maddy Ferriter, of Clarence said of her stroke. “It taught me that no one is ever too young to undergo any … Read more
Crouse Health CEO takes the helm to save lives in Central New York
Seth Kronenberg, MD, President and CEO of Crouse Health, will lead the charge as the 2025 American Heart Association Heart Walk Chairman to build a community of lifesavers in Central … Read more
Peter Riguardi, Chairman and President of JLL Leads American Heart Association’s New York City Heart Challenge
NEW YORK, October 21, 2024 — Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in New York City and Peter Riguardi, Chairman and President, New York Region of JLL is … Read more
Long Island Leaders join nationwide efforts to ensure equitable health for all
The American Heart Association’s Leaders of Impact™ nominees work to advance health and hope for everyone everywhere through community fundraising and philanthropy LONG ISLAND, NY, October 17, 2024– The American … Read more
2024 Westchester Heart Walk Set to Raise Awareness and Funds for Cardiovascular Health
Heart Transplant Survivor’s Inspiring Story to Be Featured as the American Heart Association Celebrates 100 Years of Lifesaving Work WESTCHESTER, N.Y. – September 25, 2024 – The American Heart Association, … Read more
2024 Long Island Heart Walk Raises Critical Funds for Heart Disease and Stroke Advocacy
More Than 5,000 Walkers and Supporters Raise Over $600,000 to Support the Fight Against Heart Disease and Stroke LONG ISLAND, N.Y. – September 23, 2024 – The American Heart Association, … Read more
“NYC STEM Goes Red” Campaign to Empower Young Women in STEM Careers, Chaired by Liz Powitzky, Owner of 212 Degrees
NEW YORK, NY, September 23, 2024 – Preparing the next generation of female scientists, doctors, inventors and changemakers is essential if we want to advance health and hope for everyone, … Read more
2024 Long Island Heart Walk to Take Place September 22 at Jones Beach
Event to Feature CBS New York’s Kristine Johnson as Emcee and “Stocking Healthy Pantries” Initiative LONG ISLAND, N.Y. – The American Heart Association, a relentless force for a world of … Read more
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