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Southern New England family makes bold commitment to heart and brain health

The American Heart Association enters its 100th anniversary celebration and accepts first Second Century gift from the MG Chace Family of Rhode Island The American Heart Association, the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke will be celebrating its 100th year next June. Leading up to the 2024 centennial,

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Heart Walk’s Team Ben Raises Over $175,000 for the American Heart Association

Over the last decade, the Darling family of Rhode Island has made it their mission to walk against heart disease and stroke, the no.1 and no.5 killers in our nation. Since 2010, walking as Team Ben, the family has raised over $175,000 for the American Heart Association.  The Darlings walk in honor of their son

hidden Seven hospitals in Rhode Island recognized for efforts to improve outcomes for Americans with heart disease and stroke

Seven hospitals in Rhode Island recognized for efforts to improve outcomes for Americans with heart disease and stroke

The American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® initiative promotes up-to-date, research-based guidelines to ensure all patients have access to lifesaving care Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the United States, respectively, and several hospitals in our region are working to combat these life-threatening health crises.

hidden American Heart Association Presents 2021 Distinguished Service Awards to Two Extraordinary Leaders in Rhode Island

American Heart Association Presents 2021 Distinguished Service Awards to Two Extraordinary Leaders in Rhode Island

American Heart Association Presents 2021 Distinguished Service Awards to Senator Maryellen Goodwin and Representative Mia Ackerman PROVIDENCE (DECEMBER 15, 2021) – The American Heart Association (AHA) today presented Senator Maryellen Goodwin (D-District 1, Providence) and Rep. Mia Ackerman (D-District 45, Cumberland, Lincoln) with 2021 Distinguished Service Awards in recognition of their leadership, commitment, and tireless

hidden Heart2Heart Campaign Calls on Women to Share Stories of Surviving Heart Disease & Stroke

Heart2Heart Campaign Calls on Women to Share Stories of Surviving Heart Disease & Stroke

The American Heart Association seeks survivor stories to raise women’s heart disease and stroke awareness in support of the Go Red for Women Luncheon The American Heart Association of Southern New England (AHA) is calling on women across Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts to share their stories of surviving heart disease or stroke for the

hidden 25 Year Old Stroke Survivor Advocates the Importance of Awareness at Any Age

25 Year Old Stroke Survivor Advocates the Importance of Awareness at Any Age

At 23 years old, Portsmouth local, Kristin Walker, survived a stroke. This World Stroke Day, Kristin, now 25 years old bravely shares her story to help spread the importance of stroke awareness, at any age.  I typically have a big smile on my Face; but the night of September 8th, 2019 my left side was

hidden Southern New England American Heart Association Calls for 2021 Heart2Heart Storytellers

Southern New England American Heart Association Calls for 2021 Heart2Heart Storytellers

The American Heart Association of Southern New England (AHA) is calling on women across Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts to share their stories of surviving heart disease or stroke for their annual Heart2Heart campaign. Several survivors will be selected to locally represent the Go Red for Women campaign, which aims to raise awareness of the

hidden The Southern New England American Heart Association Invites the Community to Help Show Gratitude to the Front-Line Workers Battling COVID-19

The Southern New England American Heart Association Invites the Community to Help Show Gratitude to the Front-Line Workers Battling COVID-19

Join the Southern New England American Heart Association in showing our gratitude to medical personnel, first responders and essential workers as they work towards keeping our communities healthy and safe.  During this challenging time, the Southern New England American Heart Association invites the public to express their gratitude for the front-line heroes protecting our community

hidden RI Advocates Bring Fight Against Tobacco and Nicotine Addiction to State House

RI Advocates Bring Fight Against Tobacco and Nicotine Addiction to State House

On February 26, nearly 100 advocates from across Rhode Island descended on the State House to participate in our Tobacco-Free Generation Advocacy Day – an event that the American Heart Association co-hosted with the American Lung Association, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. As part of the day’s activities, advocates