Woman of Impact

Create Change. Leave a Legacy. The American Heart Association’s Impact Campaigns in New York City bring together the powerful voices and networks of leaders who are working to drive change and improve lives in New York City and beyond. Over the course of several weeks, the Leaders of Impact, Woman of Impact, and Teen of … Read more

Two Buffalo changemakers triumph in competition to end cardiovascular disease

American Heart Association’s Woman of Impact and Teen of Impact winners lead change through fundraising and philanthropy Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the No. 1 killer in the United States, but according to the American Heart Association, approximately 80% of heart attacks and strokes are preventable. Two area individuals have successfully channeled their energy and passion … Read more

Four South Central Pennsylvania women fight women’s leading cause of death

Nearly 45% of women over the age of 20 are living with some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD).[1] To kick off American Heart Month this February, four South Central Pennsylvania leaders are joining the national Woman of Impact™ initiative to raise awareness about women’s number one killer and raise funds that will work to end CVD. The Heart … Read more

Three Central New Yorkers fight women’s leading cause of death

Nearly 45% of women over the age of 20 are living with some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD).[1] During American Heart Month this February, three Central New York leaders are joining the national Woman of Impact™ initiative to raise awareness about women’s number one killer and raise funds that will work to end CVD. The Heart Association’s Woman … Read more

Four Hampton Roads changemakers fight women’s leading cause of death

Hundreds of women across the nation are joining Go Red for Women’s Woman of Impact campaign to champion heart health HAMPTON ROADS, Va., Fri. 6, 2026 — Nearly 45% of women over the age of 20 are living with some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD).[1] To kick off American Heart Month this February, four Hampton Roads … Read more

Capital Region leaders fight women’s No. 1 cause of death

Men and women across the nation are joining Go Red for Women’s Woman of Impact campaigns to champion heart health Nearly 45% of women over the age of 20 are living with some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD).[1] To kick off American Heart Month this February, five Capital Region leaders are joining the local Men Go Red and … Read more

Four Mohawk Valley women fight women’s leading cause of death

Women across the nation are joining Go Red for Women’s Woman of Impact campaign to champion heart health Nearly 45% of women over the age of 20 are living with some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD).[1] To kick off American Heart Month this February, four Mohawk Valley leaders are joining the national Woman of Impact™ initiative to raise … Read more

Five Hudson Valley changemakers join effort to eliminate cardiovascular disease

The American Heart Association’s Woman of Impact and Teen of Impact nominees champion heart health through fundraising and philanthropy More than 60% of U.S. adults will have cardiovascular disease (CVD) by 2050 according to recent data.[1] To kick off American Heart Month this February, five woman and teen leaders in Hudson Valley are joining the American … Read more

Five Harrisburg area women join nationwide effort to combat No. 1 killer

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the No. 1 killer of women.[1] To kick off American Heart Month this February, five Harrisburg area leaders are joining the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women® movement to change this statistic through the Woman of Impact initiative. Launched over two decades ago to increase women’s heart health awareness and … Read more

Beth Kravetz of UPMC Altoona named 2024 Blair Woman of Impact™ winner

Beth Kravetz, director of perfusion services for Procirca at UPMC Altoona, has been named the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women 2024 Blair Woman of Impact Winner for her work to raise funds and spread awareness in the fight against heart disease and stroke in women and improve health and well-being in the local … Read more

Five Blair County changemakers lead effort to fight No. 1 killer

To kick off February as American Heart Month, five women from across Blair County, Pennsylvania, are joining the American Heart Association to fight their number one health threat, cardiovascular disease (CVD) through the Woman of Impact initiative. Woman of Impact is an extension of the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women® movement, a comprehensive … Read more

Eight Harrisburg-area changemakers lead effort to fight No. 1 killer

To kick off February as American Heart Month, eight women from across the Harrisburg area are joining the American Heart Association to fight their number one health threat, cardiovascular disease (CVD) through the Woman of Impact initiative. Woman of Impact is an extension of the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women® movement, a comprehensive … Read more

Women named to Lancaster/Lebanon 2023 Woman of Impact class

Two prominent women from Central Pennsylvania will help advance heart health and raise lifesaving funds to fight their No. 1 health threat with the American Heart Association, devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, as members of its Lancaster/Lebanon 2023 Woman of Impact class. The Woman of Impact class members are nominated by … Read more

Six local women named to Blair County 2023 Woman of Impact class

Six prominent women in Blair County, Pa., will help advance heart health and raise lifesaving funds to fight their No. 1 health threat with the American Heart Association, devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, as members of its Blair County 2023 Woman of Impact class. Each year a select group of individuals … Read more

York entrepreneur receives South Central PA Go Red for Women ‘Woman of Impact’ Award

Local women raise nearly $40,000 to advance heart health awareness and scientific research support through the American Heart Association’s® annual award program A local entrepreneur has earned recognition by the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, for her dedication and contributions in the fight … Read more