The American Heart Association’s Equity-Focused Hypertension Initiative is expanding access to care, bridging community-clinical gaps and tackling racial disparities in hypertension management. High blood pressure, often called the “silent killer,” affects half of adults (47%) in the United States and remains a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke[1], according to the American Heart … Read more
One in three people in Philadelphia, particularly in areas like West and Southwest Philadelphia, suffer from high blood pressure. Despite having no obvious symptoms, high blood pressure significantly increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other serious health issues. To tackle this pressing health concern, the Greater Philadelphia American Heart Association and Penn Medicine … Read more
Community Members Come Together at Collaboration for Equitable Health’s Fourth Advocacy Forum to Hear Progress and Discuss How to Best Engage with Decision Makers The Collaboration for Equitable Health (CFEH) in Philadelphia, a health equity initiative powered by Bank of America, in collaboration with the American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association, the American Cancer … Read more