The American Heart Association’s mission to build a Nation of Lifesavers through CPR education is reaching living rooms across Massachusetts this month, thanks to a new public service announcement airing throughout February on WCVB Channel 5 Boston. The television spot — running during American Heart Month — features Jessica Brown, WCVB’s NewsCenter 5 anchor, medical … Read more
My son, Jacob Baker, was born with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome and a intact atrial septum. He spent his first few years of life having multiple life-saving surgeries. By four months old, Jacob had endured two open-heart surgeries, multiple heart caths, a g-tube surgery and many other procedures. By age 3 he had already had … Read more
American Heart Association’s signature Go Red for Women Luncheon raises awareness and critical funds, while calling for action against health disparities This year, more than 400 people dressed in red will attend the American Heart Association Hampton Roads’ annual Go Red for Women Luncheon on Friday, February 14, 2025 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center … Read more
By: Olivia, Age 10, Guest Blogger and Youth Market Advocate, American Heart Association Hello, my name is Olivia. There are two people in my life that have had heart problems, my pop-pop, and my Lolo (that’s grandfather in Tagalog, I’m ½ Filipino). My Lolo passed away a year ago, my Pop-Pop is still here. MY … Read more
The American Heart Association encourages all Hampton Roads families to learn CPR this February During February – American Heart Month – the American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization devoted to a world of longer, healthier lives for all, is urging all Hampton Roads families to learn the lifesaving skill of CPR. With … Read more
This American Heart Month, WCVB Channel 5 is urging viewers to Reclaim Your Rhythm by creating healthy habits in a PSA that will be airing throughout February. The 30-second spot features Channel 5 anchors Jessica Brown, Maria Stephanos, Shayna Seymour, Erika Tarantal and Antoinette Antonio. The anchors encourage viewers to take back control of their … Read more