The IN-fluence 500 Challenge: Lap 2 – Driver Conditioning
Posted OnOctober 7, 2026 byThank you to everyone who participated in Lap 1 of the IN-fluence 500 challenge. If you didn’t, don’t worry; it’s not too late! Lap 2 begins now, and it’s all about YOU! Just as the best drivers know their car inside and out, effective advocates understand their own health story. In this lap, you’ll learn…Read More…
No Keiki Should Go Hungry
Posted OnOctober 7, 2026 byEvery keiki deserves a healthy start in life, and that means having enough nutritious food to eat. The reality is too many kids in Hawai’i aren’t getting enough healthy food and are going hungry. When kids are hungry, it makes it difficult for them to learn and thrive. One of our top issues for the…Read More…
Working to make Montana communities safer to walk and bike
Posted OnOctober 7, 2026 byOn September 14th, the Missoula City Council heard proposed changes that would strengthen the city’s Complete Streets policy. The American Heart Association, and our volunteers, came out to support these changes. The city council is considering final changes to the policy that we hope will make Missoula safe, accessible, and healthy place to live for…Read More…
Working County by County to help Utahns Access Fruits and Vegetables
Posted OnOctober 7, 2026 byEveryone deserves access to fresh, healthy food. Yet more than 160,000 Salt Lake County residents experience food insecurity, including nearly 49,000 children. The Utah Double Up Food Bucks program, which has been in place for over a decade, helps close this gap. With 20 participating farmers markets and farm stands across Salt Lake County, families…Read More…
Why the American Heart Association Supports a Comprehensive Tobacco Tax
Posted OnOctober 1, 2026 byTobacco use remains one of the leading causes of preventable death and disease in our country. It contributes to heart disease, stroke, cancer, and many other serious health conditions. That is why the American Heart Association has long supported policies that help prevent tobacco use, reduce nicotine addiction, and create healthier communities. As tobacco tax…Read More…
The IN-fluence 500 Challenge: Lap 1 – Start Your Engines
Posted OnSeptember 30, 2026 byWelcome to Lap 1 of the IN-fluence 500 Challenge. The IN-fluence 500 Challenge is a volunteer journey that guides you from awareness to advocacy. Before a driver can compete, they must meet their crew, understand the course, and prepare for race day. The same is true for advocacy. This introductory lap helps volunteers connect with…Read More…
Access to Healthcare Goes Beyond the Doctor’s Office
Posted OnSeptember 29, 2026 byAbout the Author: Millie Wieczorek, MPH, is association director of community health for the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis, where she guides the Healthier Together coalition. She is passionate about improving the health of Hoosiers through prevention, partnerships and stronger communities. Her work is guided by a simple goal: making the healthy choice the easy choice….Read More…
Sharing the Power of Advocacy with Missouri’s Physicians
Posted OnSeptember 24, 2026 byLast week, Missouri Government Relations Director Maura Patel joined a panel discussion at the Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. She connected with second- and third-year pediatric residents from hospitals across Missouri to share the power of advocacy and community engagement. Maura spoke about how healthcare professionals can use their voices and expertise…Read More…
Protecting Texas’ Investment in Brain Health Research
Posted OnSeptember 18, 2026 byWhen Texans came together to support Proposition 14 last November, they voted to invest in a healthier future. The American Heart Association supported this effort because heart health and brain health are deeply connected. Many of the same factors that increase the risk of heart disease and stroke can also affect brain health and increase…Read More…
Is Your School Ready for a Cardiac Emergency?
Posted OnSeptember 7, 2026 byAs students and staff return to school and sports activities, now is a great time to think about safety where those activities are happening. While games, practices, and school events bring communities together, they can also be the setting for one of the most time-sensitive medical emergencies: sudden cardiac arrest. Cardiac emergencies can affect students,…Read More…