With high blood pressure affecting over a third of residents, a collaboration aims to break down barriers to care and save lives At least 33 percent of people in North Philadelphia suffer from high blood pressure. But many don’t know it – that’s why hypertension is often called “the silent killer.” By age 55, three … 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
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 … Read more