Advocating for Heart Health: Our 2025 State Policy Priorities
Posted OnSeptember 16, 2025 byEveryone deserves the chance to live a long, healthy life. That’s why we’re focused on advancing policies that improve cardiovascular health and reduce the impact of heart disease and stroke. As we look ahead, these are the key state and community priorities we’re championing across Mississippi.Read More…
Advocating for Heart Health: Our 2026 State Policy Priorities
Posted OnSeptember 16, 2025 byEveryone deserves the chance to live a long, healthy life. That’s why we’re focused on advancing policies that improve cardiovascular health and reduce the impact of heart disease and stroke. As we look ahead, these are the key state and community priorities we’re championing across Florida.Read More…
From sidelines to spotlight: Texas athlete saved by CPR on college football field honored by the American Heart Association and Miss America
Posted OnSeptember 16, 2025 byChloe Burke, a former UH cheerleader, receives $10,000 scholarship and national recognition for her heart health advocacy When Houston resident Chloe Burke, a former University of Houston cheerleader, collapsed during a college football game, her heart had stopped. She had suffered sudden cardiac arrest. Thanks to the quick action of life-saving CPR and the use…Read More…
Join the Missouri State Advocacy!
Posted OnSeptember 12, 2025 byMy name is Shari Taylor, I am a wife, mom, daughter, friend and sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) Survivor! Most people who go into sudden cardiac arrest outside of a hospital do not survive. It was a hot August day when I collapsed, no signs at all that anything was wrong. There were eight volunteers in…Read More…
Miss Wyoming touts importance of checking blood pressure
Posted OnSeptember 5, 2025 byAnna-Claire Musick didn’t take long to make an impact as an advocate for the American Heart Association – and she did it with a splash. Anna-Claire, the newly-crowned Miss Wyoming, turned out at Cheyenne Frontier Days in July and helped fellow Wyomingites check their blood pressure. Little did she know she would be taking the…Read More…
Extending Tax Credits to Keep Costs Down
Posted OnSeptember 4, 2025 bySeveral years ago, Congress provided enhanced tax credits to drive down the cost of health insurance. As a result, a record number of people are able to purchase high quality, affordable health insurance. If Congress does not act, these tax credits will expire at the end of this year, and millions of people could see…Read More…
Speak Up for Healthy Food Access in Jordan Park
Posted OnSeptember 4, 2025 byAs the St. Petersburg City Council finalizes its FY2026 budget, we’re calling on local advocates to urge council members to fund one key investment—a Groceries on the Go stop in Jordan Park. This initiative could make a meaningful impact on food access in the community.Read More…
Thank You for Driving Progress!
Posted OnSeptember 3, 2025 byIn California, we’re energized by the momentum this Legislative session, and deeply grateful for your continued advocacy and support. AHA has been hard at work, advancing key priorities that promote health and equity across the state. Senate Bill (SB) 764, which would require chain restaurants to offer at least one nutritious children’s meal, has…Read More…
Don’t Miss a Beat!
Posted OnSeptember 3, 2025 byWorld Heart Day is September 29! Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer in this country, and worldwide. Millions of loved ones, friends and family are missing out on time with a loved one who we’ve lost to cardiovascular disease. But there is hope! The American Heart Association is joining with people and organizations across…Read More…
Walk With Us: Heart Walks & Summer Advocacy Wins
Posted OnSeptember 2, 2025 byWe took a short break during July and August, and now we’re back with a couple of updates! Here’s what we’ve been working on this summer: Updating Spokane’s Complete Street Ordinance Spokane updated their Complete Streets Ordinance for the first time this year since 2011. We traveled to Spokane to testify that Spokane should…Read More…