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Superintendents of Loudon and Prince William County Public Schools among leaders championing health in schools across the Northeast

December 1, 2025 by hannahross

19 leaders support critical work to improve student well-being through the American Heart Association’s Eastern States Superintendent Council  WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 1, 2025 — Superintendents across the Northeast region are working with the American Heart Association to improve the health and well-being of students, families and educators. Nineteen superintendents were selected to serve as volunteer … Read more

Categories Greater Washington Region Tags American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge, american heart challenge, kids heart challenge, School Engagement

Local Professor and Cardiologist travels to D.C. to push for funding lifesaving legislation

November 18, 2025 by Anna Heerdt

Dr. Prospero Gogo of Vermont urges Congress to invest in CPR and AED training, AED placement in schools Dr. Prospero Gogo, professor of medicine and cardiologist at the University of Vermont, recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to urge Congress to fund the lifesaving HEARTS Act — legislation designed to ensure every school is prepared to … Read more

Categories Vermont Tags Advocacy, AED, AEDs in school, CERP, Community Health, cpr, CPR and AED use, CPR in Schools, funding, HEARTS Act, School Engagement, Vermont schools

National wellness grant brings new health resources to Brownsville students

September 9, 2025August 27, 2025 by Anna Heerdt

American Heart Association funds support student and faculty well-being at Albert Bridge School

Categories Vermont Tags Albert Bridge School, American Heart Association, American Heart Association grants, american heart challenge, back to school, Healthy Kids, heart rate monitors, kids heart challenge, physical education, School Engagement, school grant, Student well-being, Vermont schools, youth programs

Governor signs lifesaving bill mandating cardiac emergency response plans in all Vermont schools

August 19, 2025July 1, 2025 by Anna Heerdt

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 of healthier lives for all, celebrated on June 27 as Gov. Phil Scott signed lifesaving legislation. Bill H.480, a comprehensive education bill that includes a … Read more

Categories Vermont Tags Advocacy, cardiac emergency response plans, Nation of Lifesavers, School Engagement

Fletcher Elementary School students learn about the importance of fundraising and heart health

January 7, 2025 by Anna Heerdt

The American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge in-school program supports mental and physical health for students.   Fletcher Elementary School students got active and celebrated an important cause during an assembly just before the holidays. The American Heart Association and Fletcher Elementary School work together each year to make whole-body wellness a priority as students participate in … Read more

Categories Uncategorized, Vermont Tags kids heart challenge, School Engagement

Greater Washington Region superintendents named to new initiative championing health in schools

November 19, 2024 by hannahross

Northern Virginia superintendents, LaTanya McDade and Aaron Spence support critical work to improve student well-being through the Eastern States Superintendent Council   Washington, DC, Nov. 19, 2024 — Dr. LaTanya D. McDade, superintendent of Prince William County Public Schools, and Dr. Aaron Spence, superintendent of Loudoun County Public Schools are working with the American Heart Association, … Read more

Categories Greater Washington Region Tags School Engagement

Nine-year-old survivor, Brady Petrauskas appointed to youth leadership role 

September 4, 2024August 22, 2024 by hannahross

American Heart Association youth volunteers inspire healthy living in local communities nationwide    The American Heart Association, celebrating 100 years of lifesaving service in 2024, has selected a fourth grader at Victory Elementary to serve as a volunteer national Youth Heart Ambassador for the 2024-2025 school year. 9-year-old Brady Petrauskas of Bristow, VA will work closely … Read more

Categories Greater Washington Region Tags School Engagement, youth, Youth Heart Ambassador, youth market
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