New Hampshire Advocacy Forecast Lunch and Learn
Posted OnFebruary 27, 2026 byOn February 26th, we held a Virtual Lunch and Learn for Granite State Advocates. It was a great discussion of what was happening in Concord around the Heart and Brain Healthy Legislation. Nancy gave a great insiders overview of what was happening and Heart Powered Advocates asked how they could help. Watch the recording here.Read More…
New England’s Heart Month: Advocates in Action Across the Region
Posted OnFebruary 27, 2026 byHeart Month in New England kicked off on Groundhog Day with an energetic Advocacy Forecast in Maine, where Heart Powered Advocates gathered to discuss heart- and brain healthy legislation moving through Augusta. Whitney provided an insider’s look at the policy landscape, and advocates engaged in thoughtful conversation about how they can support this year’s priorities….Read More…
Protecting Mississippi Families Means Strengthening Medicaid
Posted OnFebruary 26, 2026 byIn the Mississippi Delta, we pride ourselves on resilience, faith, and community. We show up for one another — at church, at school, at community events, and in times of crisis. But even the strongest communities cannot overcome certain challenges alone. One of the greatest challenges we face today is ensuring that every Mississippian has access to basic, life-saving healthcare. That is why protecting and strengthening Medicaid is not only good policy, it is a moral imperative for our state.Read More…
New Jersey lawmakers to create a sustainable, statewide funding for CERPs
Posted OnFebruary 26, 2026 byTime matters when a cardiac emergency occurs. It can mean the difference between life and death. Since the state established a requirement for cardiac emergency response plans (CERPs), implementation has been left to individual school districts. While the intent was strong, the result remains inconsistent at best, and inequitable protection for our students. Many school…Read More…
Rhode Island Legislators Participate in “CPR Challenge” as Advocates Push to Strengthen Cardiac Arrest Preparedness in Schools to Save Lives
Posted OnFebruary 26, 2026 byOn February 3rd, more than 50 legislators and staff learned the lifesaving skill of hands-only CPR as part of a “CPR Challenge” that we hosted at the RI State House to kick off American Heart Month. The event was held in collaboration with Senate Majority Whip David Tikoian (D-District 22) and House Deputy Majority Leader…Read More…
A Great Day at the Utah Capitol
Posted OnFebruary 26, 2026 byOn February 10th, 2026, the American Heart Association hosted their annual Utah Heart at the Capitol Day, bringing together twenty-five passionate volunteers including people from the Utah PTA, Miss Utah Organization, Heart Association board of directors, and Utah CERP coalition. Volunteers met with 18 lawmakers to ask for their support on two important bills. SB244…Read More…
At-home blood pressure monitoring could save lives in Florida
Posted OnFebruary 26, 2026 byHigh blood pressure is often called the “silent killer” and for a good reason. It remains a leading risk factor for both heart disease and stroke, the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the U.S. For people who have high blood pressure, regular blood pressure checks are a simple and important way…Read More…
A Great Day at the Idaho Capitol
Posted OnFebruary 25, 2026 byOn February 5, 2026, the American Heart Association hosted its annual Heart at the Capitol Day. The event brought together passionate advocates from across the state including youth from the Meridian Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council, Capitol High School’s Political Science Club, and Idaho Arts Charter School in Nampa. Other advocates came from as far away as…Read More…
A Great Day at the Oregon Capitol
Posted OnFebruary 25, 2026 byOn February 11, 2026, the American Heart Association hosted their annual Oregon Heart at the Capitol Day in Salem. The event brought together 25 passionate advocates from different parts of the state, from Portland to Bend and as far south as Grants Pass. Volunteers met with 20 lawmakers about the importance of cardiac emergency response…Read More…
Heart Month: Addressing Heart Health in Philadelphia
Posted OnFebruary 24, 2026 byOn Wednesday, February 11th, the American Heart Association hosted “Heart Month at City Hall” Day in Philadelphia. Throughout the morning, advocates met with Philadelphia Councilmembers and their staff. During these meetings, advocates thanked Councilmembers for their support in last year’s budget for nutrition incentives that promote healthier eating. Advocates reiterated that heart disease is the…Read More…