The holiday season is here, and like many of you, we’re baking cookies, watching holiday classics (yes, Love Actually is on repeat!), and soaking up all the festive moments with family and friends. Before we know it, the new year will arrive – along with Florida’s 2026 legislative session.Read More…

Kids do better when they eat healthy food. But many students struggle to get a good breakfast or lunch. Healthy meals help improve behavior, memory, and performance. For many families, it’s hard to afford enough food, and students feel the effects every day. Lawmakers need to hear these stories. You see, the statistics and numbers…Read More…

As we begin to wrap up 2025, we want to thank you—our dedicated Heart Powered advocates—for the incredible impact you’ve made. Your time, energy, and passion have helped advance heart health and bring hope to countless Delawareans. 💕 Share your story today and help us spread the message of heart health and hope. Your voice matters. When you…Read More…

Stories are important. A story can help paint a picture and help others understand. That’s why we need to hear stories of why we must end tobacco use in casinos. Share your story today. The data is clear – tobacco use in casinos is bad for the health of workers and causes a workplace safety…Read More…

University of Rochester Heart Club students recently led a highly successful tobacco-specific campus clean-up, reinforcing the university’s commitment to a healthier campus for students. Volunteers gathered at the University of Rochester Medical Center campus and collected a significant amount of discarded cigarette butts, vape devices, and Zyn pouches found across outdoor spaces. This initiative marked…Read More…

It’s a new legislative session in Maryland and it’s time we come together again in Annapolis and tell legislators what heart healthy policies are important to us. This year, we’re focusing on ensuring all Maryland kids get access to healthy foods in school and in their communities.  We’ll start off with a training and then…Read More…

A new legislation in Virginia is coming so it’s time we come together in Richmond and tell legislators what heart healthy policies are important to us. This year, we’re focusing on why we need healthy school meals for all Virginian children. We know it’s healthier for kids and helps kids be fed for success! Join…Read More…

Texans can live longer, healthier lives — and your real story can help make it happen! Right now, Texas has the highest uninsured rate in the country, leaving too many of our friends and neighbors without access to the care they need. We all deserve access to health care coverage so we can stay healthy,…Read More…

We’re thrilled to announce that Lauren Simpson-Gomez has joined us as our newest State Government Relations Director. In this role, Lauren will serve as the primary liaison between the American Heart Association and government officials  building relationships, tracking legislation and advocating for policies that advance public health across Alaska and Hawai’i. Lauren earned a Bachelor’s…Read More…