hidden WCVB Channel 5 Boston airs Heart Month PSA promoting CPR education

WCVB Channel 5 Boston airs Heart Month PSA promoting CPR education

In a world where every second counts, knowledge truly is power. And when it comes to saving lives, nothing can be more empowering than knowing how to perform CPR. This February, during American Heart Month, WCVB Channel 5 Boston took a significant step towards spreading awareness and potentially saving lives by airing a public service

hidden American Heart Association in New York City launches blood pressure program to help older adults take control of their heart health

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 self-measurement demonstration for its community. In the audience were more than 25 members of the center’s older adult program, along with leaders from the American

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Clogged arteries: Road closures Saturday for America’s Greatest Heart Run & Walk

                             On Saturday morning, March 2, 2024, thousands of runners and walkers will participate in the 50th anniversary of America’s Greatest Heart Run & Walk.  The course extends from Barneveld to Utica University.  Area drivers will encounter delays and altered traffic patterns between 7:00 am and noon. SPECIFIC ROAD CLOSINGS AND DETOURS:  

hidden Guest Post: Caffeine, chocolate and cardiovascular health

Guest Post: Caffeine, chocolate and cardiovascular health

By Dr. Henry Sun As an interventional and general cardiologist, I encounter patients who are curious about the effects of their diet on heart health year-round. But with February marking American Heart Month and the season of love, I felt inspired to discuss two items deeply ingrained in our culture and often at the top

hidden NFL joins forces with American Heart Association on Maryland bill to improve student athlete safety

NFL joins forces with American Heart Association on Maryland bill to improve student athlete safety

Former Baltimore Ravens and Terps Wide Receiver Torrey Smith will join physicians and parents to testify before state lawmakers on Feb. 28 regarding legislation that would ensure Maryland public schools are ready to handle cardiac emergencies. The legislation requires every public school in Maryland to create a cardiac emergency response plan (CERP). “A school having

hidden Independence Blue Cross President & CEO steps up to save lives in Greater Philadelphia

Independence Blue Cross President & CEO steps up to save lives in Greater Philadelphia

Gregory Deavens leads American Heart Association’s 2024 Philadelphia Heart Walk Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in Philadelphia and Independence Blue Cross (IBX) is working together with the American Heart Association (AHA) to build a world of longer, healthier lives. The American Heart Association is announcing that IBX President and CEO Gregory E.