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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

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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 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

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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
hidden UnitedHealthcare Grant Saves and Improves Lives Across Montgomery County, MD

UnitedHealthcare Grant Saves and Improves Lives Across Montgomery County, MD

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Since 2022, UnitedHealthcare has worked with the American Heart Association of Greater Washington Region to administer a two-year grant to serve underrepresented residents of Montgomery County, Maryland. The grant works through the Primary Care Coalition, where the Association alongside three associated Federally Qualified Health Clinics including CCI Health & Wellness Community Service Center, Chinese Culture
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¡Eventos Comunitarios ofrecen vacunas gratuitas, entregas de vegetales y más! 

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La inmunidad contra el COVID-19 no dura para siempre. La vacuna actualizada es necesaria para restaurar la protección de enfermedades graves, hospitalizaciones y muertes. Estamos ofreciendo vacunas GRATUITAS en los siguientes eventos comunitarios GRATUITOS, junto con algunos grandes incentivos como vegetales gratuitos. Puede venir sin cita y no se requiere seguro.  Domingo 21 de mayo
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Free COVID-19 bivalent booster vaccines available at upcoming community events

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Updated COVID-19 booster restores immunity and protects against Omicron variants Free COVID-19 bivalent booster vaccines available at upcoming community events With support from the American Heart Association and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, community organizations are offering free COVID-19 bivalent booster vaccines at four local upcoming events. The American Heart Association is
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Delaware Celebrates Executives

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The American Heart Association Delaware hosted its annual Appreciation Executive Breakfast on February 24th to recognize, acknowledge, and celebrate — our top supporters of the Heart Walk – our sponsors, top walkers, top team captains, donors, and valued volunteers. The 2022 Wilmington Heart Walk was a great success, raising $328,000 in revenue.   Along with our
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American Heart Association Announces Chair for 2023 Delaware Heart Ball

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Allison Kerwin, Senior Vice President of Delaware Commercial Real Estate for M&T Bank, will serve in leadership role. The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on ensuring longer, healthier lives for all, has named Allison Kerwin, senior vice president of Delaware Commercial Real Estate for M&T Bank, as chair of the 2023
hidden 1 Million Dollar Transformational Gift Creates Big Change in Delaware

1 Million Dollar Transformational Gift Creates Big Change in Delaware

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The American Heart Association is excited and humbled to announce, Thom Harvey, Chairman & CEO of Harvey Hanna & Associates (HHA) and his wife Robin have donated 1 million dollars to forward the mission of the American Heart Association in the state of Delaware. With this transformational gift, the Harvey and Hanna Family Healthy Hearts
hidden A Leading North American Supply Chain, NFI Industries, Commits to a Healthy Workplace with Their Drive For Change Award

A Leading North American Supply Chain, NFI Industries, Commits to a Healthy Workplace with Their Drive For Change Award

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Life’s Essential 8 are the key measures for improving and maintaining cardiovascular health, as defined by the American Heart Association. Better cardiovascular health helps lower the risk for heart disease, stroke, and other major health problems. In 2022 the American Heart Association put out a Presidential Advisory releasing research on Life’s Essential 8:   Adds sleep