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…
Local Action, Statewide Impact: Scottsdale Youth Lead Tobacco Reform
Posted OnSeptember 2, 2025 byThe Arizona Legislature is currently out of session and will reconvene on January 8. During the interim, we’re developing our 2026 legislative agenda, which will continue our Nation of Lifesavers work through proposed cardiac emergency response plans and ongoing efforts in tobacco control. We’re also finalizing our application for the 2026 Advocacy at the Capitol…Read More…
Fairgoers Advocate for Lifesaving Hands-Only CPR
Posted OnSeptember 2, 2025 byAs summer winds down, our commitment to raising awareness about Hands-Only CPR and the importance of Cardiac Emergency Response Plans in schools remains strong. And what better place to connect with the community than the Alaska State Fair? This year, the American Heart Association hosted a table of information alongside Hands-Only CPR demonstrations. While at…Read More…