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Black communities face increased heart health challenges, prompting nationwide call to act

February 5, 2026 by kristabarber
Heartful Unity. This Black History Month, let’s come together with heartful unity. Be a lifesaver that unites our community in the shared mission of promoting heart health and saving lives through CPR and AED training.

Joining the Nation of Lifesavers™ will train bystanders to become first responders until help arrives HAMPTON ROADS, Va., February 5, 2026 — The American Heart Association’s 2025 Heart Disease and … Read more

Categories Hampton Roads, Virginia Tags Black History Month, Hands-Only CPR, Nation of Lifesavers
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