New School Year, New Opportunities for Healthier Kansas Schools
Posted OnAugust 25, 2026 byBack-to-school season is officially here! To mark the end of summer and a fresh start, we are reviewing the top policy wins for schools from the 2026 Kansas legislative session and sharing a sneak peek at how we plan to make schools a healthier place in 2027. After years of advocacy, the legislature allocated $750,000…Read More…
Vermont Farmers Food Center’s Farmacy Project, Rutland County
Posted OnAugust 24, 2026 byNutritious food is the foundation for good health, and it can also play a therapeutic role in diet-related diseases. That’s why the American Heart Association, along with the Vermont Food Is Medicine Task Force, will be seeking Medicaid funding to improve patient health across the state via prescribed nutritious foods to treat chronic conditions such…Read More…
Helping Schools Serve Healthier Foods
Posted OnAugust 20, 2026 bySchool meals play an important role in supporting the health and well-being of Mississippi students. Students deserve access to nutritious foods that help them learn, grow, and thrive. In recent years, growing attention has been paid to ultra-processed foods, which often contain high levels of added sodium, added sugars, and saturated fat. While these foods…Read More…
Why School Meal Access Matters for Mississippi Students
Posted OnAugust 20, 2026 byFor many students, school meals provide an essential source of daily nutrition that supports their health, well-being, and ability to learn. The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) is a federal program that allows eligible schools to offer free breakfast and lunch to all students, helping reduce barriers to participation and ensuring more students have access to…Read More…
Why Mississippi Students Need More Time to Eat
Posted OnAugust 20, 2026 byHealthy school meals help students learn, grow, and stay healthy. But access to nutritious food is only part of the equation. Students also need enough time to sit down and eat their meals. Today, Mississippi’s nutrition standards recognize that students need adequate time to eat and enjoy school meals. However, the state does not currently…Read More…
Your Story Could Help Change Postpartum Care in Arkansas
Posted OnAugust 20, 2026 byThe months surrounding pregnancy and birth can be some of the most important — and vulnerable — times in a person’s life. And health care doesn’t stop being important 60 days after pregnancy. Yet in Arkansas, in many cases, Medicaid coverage for pregnant moms ends just two months after pregnancy ends. As a result, moms may lose…Read More…
Life-saving skills start in the classroom!
Posted OnAugust 19, 2026 byIn honor of back-to-school season, the American Heart Association recently visited Washington High School in Washington, MO to present the district with CPR and First Aid Training Kits and an AED trainer. Dr. Wilmes, Washington High School principal, kicked off the assembly and introduced American Heart Association employees Alison Van Bergen, School Engagement Director, and…Read More…
🏫 Back to School & Back to Session Before We Know It
Posted OnAugust 13, 2026 byWhile most of us are focused on back-to-school schedules and getting through the last stretch of summer, your American Heart Association advocacy team is looking ahead to the 2027 Arkansas legislative session which begins in January — and there’s a lot happening behind the scenes. Here’s a quick look at the latest: Postpartum Medicaid Extension: We’re preparing…Read More…
The Advocacy Pulse of Connecticut – August 2026
Posted OnAugust 13, 2026 byIt’s Summer- Time to Begin Getting Ready For the 2027 Session! Though the 2026 legislative session ended back in May, we rely on a productive summer and fall to ensure success during subsequent sessions. This begins with identifying which issues we need to prioritize, ensuring that we have talking points, fact sheets, and an educated…Read More…
Granite State Advocacy Annual Report
Posted OnAugust 13, 2026 byThanks to our amazing Heart Powered advocates, we wrapped up another successful year at the NH State House with 3 legislative victories. We also engaged with elected officials on other important issues in new and fun ways! Governor Ayotte joined American Heart Association volunteers on a walk after proclaiming April 1, 2026 as National Walking…Read More…