hidden Lehigh Valley & Berks female changemakers lead effort to fight No. 1 killer

Lehigh Valley & Berks female changemakers lead effort to fight No. 1 killer

The American Heart Association’s® Woman of Impact™ nominees champion heart health for Go Red for Women’s® fundraising and philanthropy initiative. March is women’s history month and what better way to celebrate than to have seven female leaders fighting for the health and well-being of their community. These changemakers are joining the American Heart Association to

hidden A former athlete and sudden cardiac arrest survivor turns pain into purpose

A former athlete and sudden cardiac arrest survivor turns pain into purpose

On February 1, 2023, nearly one month after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest during Monday Night Football, Damar Hamlin and the American Heart Association launched his #3forHeart CPR Challenge. Yet, 600 miles away, the number 3, held a much different meaning to another athlete. Former basketball star Omar Carter suffered a sudden cardiac arrest on

hidden Bank of America Health Equity Initiative in Philadelphia Leverages the Voices of Community Members to Build More Resilient and Healthier Neighborhoods

Bank of America Health Equity Initiative in Philadelphia Leverages the Voices of Community Members to Build More Resilient and Healthier Neighborhoods

Philadelphia, PA, October, 17, 2023 – Today, the Philadelphia Collaboration for Equitable Health, a healthy equity initiative powered by Bank of America, in collaboration with the American Heart Association (The Association), the American Diabetes Association® (ADA), the American Cancer Society and the University of Michigan School of Public Health, held its first advocacy community forum

hidden Virginia Beach Resident Named Newest Executive for American Heart Association

Virginia Beach Resident Named Newest Executive for American Heart Association

Virginia Beach resident Kelly Grose has been named the executive vice president for the Eastern States Region of the American Heart Association, which includes the 13 states from Maine to Virginia and the District of Columbia. For the last four years, Grose has served as the associate executive vice president for the Eastern States Region,

hidden Guest Blog -Why are women misrepresented in the medical field?

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 disease.  Most cardiac and stroke events can be prevented by education and lifestyle changes. Healthy changes have resulted in 330 fewer women dying from heart

hidden Loudoun County Public Schools superintendent leads national initiative to champion health in schools

Loudoun County Public Schools superintendent leads national initiative to champion health in schools

Dr. Aaron Spence supports critical work to improve student well-being through the American Heart Association Superintendent Council.  Aaron Spence, Ph.D., superintendent of Loudoun County Public Schools is working with the American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives for all, and nine other superintendents from across the country to improve the health and well-being

hidden Find your fierce in your movement with Penn Medicine Princeton Health

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 active is one of the best ways to maintain your physical and mental health.  Not only can movement help you feel, function and sleep better,

hidden Market President of Bon Secours Hampton Roads steps up to save lives in community

Market President of Bon Secours Hampton Roads steps up to save lives in community

Pat Davis-Hagens leads American Heart Association Hampton Roads Heart Challenge Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in the U.S. and Pat Davis-Hagens, Market President, Bon Secours Hampton Roads is working hand-in-hand with the American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives for all, to change that. Davis-Hagens will serve as chair for

hidden Angela Curry, Chief Compliance Officer at Bentley Systems, to lead 2023-2024 Philadelphia STEM GOES RED Initiative

Angela Curry, Chief Compliance Officer at Bentley Systems, to lead 2023-2024 Philadelphia STEM GOES RED Initiative

Community leader inspires young women in Philadelphia public schools to uncover their potential through STEM Goes Red movement with support from local communities, employers, and schools.  The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, announces Angela Curry, Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, Bentley Systems,

hidden Dr. Richard L. Snyder of Independence Blue Cross is a champion for training a Nation of Lifesavers through CPR and AED awareness

Dr. Richard L. Snyder of Independence Blue Cross is a champion for training a Nation of Lifesavers through CPR and AED awareness

June 1-7 each year is National CPR Awareness Week, spotlighting how lives can be saved if more Americans know CPR.  Dr. Richard L. Snyder, Executive Vice President of Facilitated Health Networks for Independence Blue Cross, has been a long-time champion and advocate of CPR & AED awareness, leading a citywide initiative, CPR Ready Coalition, in