On February 25, 2025, the American Heart Association hosted its annual Georgia Lobby Day 2025 at the Capitol Building in Atlanta, bringing together forty-four passionate advocates and legislators. The primary focus of the event was to advocate for Tobacco Cessation Coverage in Medicaid and funding for the Produce Prescription Program. Throughout the day, advocates held…Read More…

On January 31, 2025, the American Heart Association hosted the North Dakota AHA Day at the Capitol in Bismarck, North Dakota. The event brought together over one hundred passionate advocates, legislators, and key health organizations, including the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), Tobacco Free North Dakota (TFND), Foundation for a Healthy North…Read More…

Jordan O’Connell didn’t necessarily want to relive the events that happened while he was on the football field, but he did it. The junior from Liberty High in Colorado Springs recognized how much his story would help inform legislators of the importance of AEDs at Colorado sporting events. Jordan’s suffered cardiac arrest while playing football…Read More…

On February 3, 2025, the American Heart Association co-hosted the annual EMS/American Heart Association Day at the Capitol & Legislative Social in Pierre, South Dakota. The event brought together legislators, representatives from the South Dakota Department of Health, and EMS professionals. The main goals were to advocate for crucial cardiovascular health policies, educate on the…Read More…

On February 12th, 2025, the American Heart Association participated in the annual Tobacco-Free Indiana Advocacy Day 2025 at the State Capitol in Indianapolis, bringing together four hundred passionate advocates, legislators, and organizations such as Tobacco Free Indiana, the American Lung Association, ACS-CAN, and the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. The event’s main goal was to advocate…Read More…

On February 20, 2025, the American Heart Association turned the Texas Capitol into a powerhouse of advocacy, uniting 70 passionate advocates for Texas Advocacy Day 2025! This incredible day was all about taking bold action to support Cardiac Emergency Response Plans (CERPs), ensuring school campuses have access to lifesaving training and resources when seconds matter most. With…Read More…