From lifesaving education to powerful moments of recognition, the American Heart Association continues to uplift HBCU communities across Hampton Roads By Alana Coleman, American Heart Association Hampton Roads Marketing Communications … Read more
Werme joins the American Heart Association in engaging companies in Vermont to create a community of lifesavers According to the American Heart Association, 9 in 10 people who suffer cardiac … Read more
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
Lisa Abbott, executive vice president and chief human resources officer at Boston Children’s Hospital, has been named chair of the 2026 Boston Heart Walk, leading a year-round effort to raise lifesaving funds and expand CPR education across Greater Boston. A longtime American Heart Association volunteer and board leader, Abbott brings both professional leadership and a personal connection to the mission as she works to build a stronger community of lifesavers.
This year, when Stacy Yentz of Peraton joined her team for the Heart Walk, the mission behind the event was more personal to her than she could have ever imagined. … Read more
Thousands of walkers returned to D.C.’s National Mall for the 2025 Heart Walk WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov 17, 2025 – Around 10,000 walkers gathered on the National Mall for the 2025 … Read more
CPR, especially if performed immediately, could double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival. However, 70% of respondents in a recent consumer survey said they were not confident … Read more
The American Heart Association and NFL team up to boost CPR readiness on World Restart a Heart Day WASHINGTON, DC, October 16, 2025 —To boost awareness of CPR, the American … Read more
The American Heart Association and NFL team up to boost CPR readiness on World Restart a Heart Day To boost awareness of CPR, the American Heart Association and NFL (National … Read more
With nearly 3 out of 4 cardiac arrests outside of the hospital occurring in homes, knowing how to perform CPR is critically important[1]. CPR, especially if performed immediately, could double … Read more
FamilyCare Medical Group and the American Heart Association provide Hands-Only CPR training equipment to community organizations With nearly 3 out of 4 cardiac arrests outside of the hospital occurring in … Read more
American Heart Association and advocates applaud new law to help students, faculty and staff save lives from sudden cardiac arrest Advocates with the American Heart Association, devoted to a world … Read more
(L) Survivors and advocates stand in front of the Capitol with their march signs, (middle) Survivor Dr. Delya Sommerville was one of the advocates participating in the rally, (R) Survivors … Read more
American Heart Association offers summer safety checklist for families ahead of CPR & AED Awareness Week, June 1-7 HAMPTON ROADS, Va., June 2, 2025 — More than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac … Read more
Cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anywhere. Each year, more than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of the hospital in the United States. 9 out of 10 of those who … Read more
Citizens Daniel Fitzpatrick mobilizes Philadelphia’s corporate and community leaders to build community of lifesavers as chair of American Heart Association Heart Walk Daniel Fitzpatrick, CFA, President of Mid-Atlantic and Mid-West … Read more
Multiple activations including Hands-Only CPR demonstrations made available during 2025 MEAC Basketball Tournament to educate on the leading cause of sudden cardiac death in athletes NORFOLK, VA., March 17, 2025 … Read more
Ben Collins and Sarah Neely-Collins Mobilize Southern Delaware’s Corporate Leaders to Build a Community of Lifesavers as Co-Chairs of the American Heart Association Heart Walk Dover, DE, March 4, 2025 … Read more
CPR, especially if performed immediately, could double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival. However, 70% of respondents in a recent consumer survey said they were not confident … Read more
The American Heart Association Hampton Roads hosts its inaugural Lifesaver Day in collaboration with the Norfolk Tides. With seven in 10 people in America saying they feel powerless to act … Read more
Julia Jones leads 2024 American Heart Association Hampton Roads Heart Challenge Nine out of 10 people who suffer cardiac arrest outside of the hospital die, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), especially … 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 … Read more