Delaware County leaders spotlight growing concerns over rise of vape shops and tobacco retailers
Posted OnJune 10, 2026 byThe Delaware County Tobacco Vape-Free Coalition, Delaware County Health Department (DCHD), Chimes Holcomb, the American Heart Association of Greater Philadelphia and Lansdowne Borough recently hosted “The Rise of Vape Shops and Tobacco Outlets in Delaware County: Spotlight Borough of Lansdowne” at the historic Twentieth Century Club in Lansdowne. The event brought together public health experts, educators, law…Read More…
Illinois 2026 Heart at the Capitol!
Posted OnJune 5, 2026 byOn May 5, 2026, the American Heart Association united passionate Heart Powered advocates in Springfield, Illinois, for Illinois 2026 Heart at the Capitol, a day dedicated to raising voices for healthier lives and stronger communities. Fourteen advocates, alongside Illinois Heart Rescue, came together to champion policies that prevent disease, improve health, and save lives. Throughout…Read More…
Texas schools face funding gap for lifesaving cardiac plans after 2025 law
Posted OnJune 4, 2026 byAbove photo: American Heart Association Heart Powered advocates gather at Capitol during CPR and AED Awareness Week to ask for funding to help schools implement cardiac emergency plans. Texas schools are now required to have cardiac emergency response plans under a 2025 state law, but many may not have the funding to implement them. In response, more than 95 students,…Read More…
Building a Nation of Livesavers in Vermont
Posted OnJune 3, 2026 byJune 1-7 is National CPR and Awareness Week. It is the perfect time to remind everyone about the importance of knowing how to save a life in a cardiac emergency. We are urging everyone to learn Hands Only CPR. Why it Matters More than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur every year in the United States…Read More…
Building a Nation of Livesavers in Rhode Island
Posted OnJune 3, 2026 byJune 1-7 is National CPR and Awareness Week. It is the perfect time to remind everyone about the importance of knowing how to save a life in a cardiac emergency. We are urging everyone to learn Hands Only CPR. Why it Matters More than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur every year in the United States…Read More…
Building a Nation of Livesavers in Connecticut
Posted OnJune 3, 2026 byJune 1-7 is National CPR and Awareness Week. It is the perfect time to remind everyone about the importance of knowing how to save a life in a cardiac emergency. We are urging everyone to learn Hands Only CPR. Why it Matters More than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur every year in the United States…Read More…
Building a Nation of Livesavers in New Jersey
Posted OnJune 3, 2026 byJune 1-7 is National CPR and Awareness Week. It is the perfect time to remind everyone about the importance of knowing how to save a life in a cardiac emergency. We are urging everyone to learn Hands Only CPR. Why it Matters More than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur every year in the United States…Read More…
Building a Nation of Livesavers in New Hampshire
Posted OnJune 3, 2026 byJune 1-7 is National CPR and Awareness Week. It is the perfect time to remind everyone about the importance of knowing how to save a life in a cardiac emergency. We are urging everyone to learn Hands Only CPR. Why it Matters More than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur every year in the United States…Read More…
Building a Nation of Livesavers in Maine
Posted OnJune 3, 2026 byJune 1-7 is National CPR and Awareness Week. It is the perfect time to remind everyone about the importance of knowing how to save a life in a cardiac emergency. We are urging everyone to learn Hands Only CPR. Why it Matters More than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur every year in the United States…Read More…
Building a Nation of Livesavers in Massachusetts
Posted OnJune 3, 2026 byJune 1-7 is National CPR and Awareness Week. It is the perfect time to remind everyone about the importance of knowing how to save a life in a cardiac emergency. We are urging everyone to learn Hands Only CPR. Why it Matters More than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur every year in the United States…Read More…