Two Big Wins for Health in IL!
Posted OnMay 30, 2025 byWe’re excited to share some fantastic news from Springfield — the Illinois Legislature has officially passed two critical pieces of legislation that will positively impact countless lives across our state! Telecommunicator CPR (T-CPR) – SB 1295 This bill ensures that 9-1-1 telecommunicators are trained to provide CPR instructions over the phone, empowering bystanders to act…Read More…
Stroke Awareness Week Becomes Law in Ohio!
Posted OnMay 28, 2025 byThis week Governor Mike DeWine signed into law Senate Bill 20, officially designating the first week of May as Stroke Awareness Week in Ohio. We thank the Governor for his support in saving lives in Ohio by empowering communities to recognize stroke symptoms early. Stroke survivor and American Heart Association Heart Powered advocate, Dawn Turnage,…Read More…
Breathing Free: The Fight for a Smoke-Free Kentucky
Posted OnMay 27, 2025 byEvery Kentuckian deserves the opportunity to live a healthy life, and that includes having the fundamental human right to breathe air free from smoke. Because there is no safe level of exposure to secondhand smoke, the only proven way to universally protect the people of Kentucky is to make sure the spaces we all share…Read More…
From Arkansas to D.C.: Ciara Callicott Champions Child Nutrition on Capitol Hill
Posted OnMay 23, 2025 byIn late April, the halls of Capitol Hill were buzzing with purpose as passionate advocates from across the nation gathered in Washington, D.C. for a powerful Hill Day organized by the National Alliance for Nutrition and Activity (NANA). Among them was Arkansas native and American Heart Association advocate, Ciara Callicott, who joined the diverse coalition…Read More…
Victory! Cardiac Emergencies Bill Signed into Law
Posted OnMay 22, 2025 byWe are thrilled to share exciting news: Governor DeSantis has officially signed House Bill 1607 into law — a major step forward in protecting students and increasing cardiac arrest survival rates in Florida schools.Read More…
That’s a wrap on Missouri’s 2025 Regular Legislative session!
Posted OnMay 21, 2025 byThe Missouri Legislature has wrapped up the 2025 Regular Legislative Session! Thank you for using your voice to support policies that make Missouri a healthier place. Here is an overview of important issues we worked on this year, and a sneak peek at what’s coming next. Chain of Survival Policies Cardiac Emergency Response Plans (CERPS)…Read More…
Advocates in Action: Testimonies at the Ohio Statehouse
Posted OnMay 16, 2025 byWhile the battle over the operating budget continues in Ohio, Heart Powered advocates are making their voices heard in the Statehouse. On Wednesday, May 14th, four individuals with the American Heart Association testified about why the legislature should prioritize funding healthy programs in Ohio. Amber Higbie emphasized the importance of the previous funding allocated to…Read More…
Healthy School Meals for All in Michigan!
Posted OnMay 16, 2025 byEnsuring that every child in Michigan has access to nutritious meals at school is not just a moral imperative, it’s an investment in our state’s future. The American Heart Association along with a broad coalition of stakeholders from across the state are advocating for the continuation of the $200 million funding for Michigan School Meals…Read More…
Medicaid Expansion: A Lifeline for Mississippi’s Families and Economy
Posted OnMay 13, 2025 byIn my years caring for patients across Mississippi, I watched people delay critical care — not because they didn’t need it, but because they couldn’t afford it. That’s a reality too many hardworking Mississippians face today.Read More…
LA Session Update – One Month to Go
Posted OnMay 13, 2025 byWith just a month remaining in Louisiana’s legislative session—dedicated primarily to budget, tax, and financial matters—we’re making every moment count to advance heart health across the state.Read More…