On February 3rd, 2025, the American Heart Association hosted the annual Missouri American Heart Association Day at the Capitol at the Capitol Building in Jefferson City, Missouri, bringing together eighteen passionate advocates, legislators, and Project ADAM. The primary purpose of the event was to advocate for Acute Cardiac Events in Schools. Throughout the day, advocates…Read More…

On January 30, we hosted a Patient Advocacy Day in Jackson, in collaboration with American Cancer Society – Cancer Action Network, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and American Lung Association. The event united nearly 90 passionate advocates and lawmakers around a critical mission—to protect and expand Medicaid.Read More…

We will have all of these documents printed for you when you arrive, but if you’d like to get a sneak peek at the agenda, fact sheets, and more for state lobby day, please see below.   CERP Fact Sheet SC State Lobby Day Meeting Evaluation SC Talking Points and Meeting Tips SC You’re the Cure…Read More…

The American Heart Association applauds efforts to reduce tobacco use COLUMBUS, Feb. 4, 2025 — The American Heart Association, devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, issued the following statement in response to Governor DeWine’s operating budget proposal. “Governor DeWine’s budget proposal prioritizes the health of Ohioans, as he has continually done during…Read More…

What a first week of Heart Month in Frankfort!! On Tuesday, Governor Beshear and Lt. Governor Coleman joined us to issue proclamations recognizing Heart Month and Wear Red Day. They also assisted us in recognizing several of our hardest-working, most passionate advocacy volunteers. During that event, we solidified the administration’s support for several of our…Read More…

On Tuesday, February 4, the American Heart Association hosted its first ever “Heart Month at City Hall” Day in Philadelphia. Throughout the morning, advocates met with Philadelphia Councilmembers and their staff. During these meetings, advocates reiterated that heart disease is the leading cause of death in Philadelphia, 1/3 of adults are affected by high blood…Read More…

On January 16, 2025, the American Heart Association hosted our annual Lobby Day at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, bringing together more than 40 passionate advocates, legislators, the NFL, the Virginia Athletic Trainers Association, the Virginia School Nurses Association, the Virginia Chapter of the American College of Cardiologists, the Virginia Education Association, and Project…Read More…

Medicaid Expansion can be a challenging subject to understand, so let’s try to break it down! First, it’s important to note that Medicaid is different from Medicare. Medicaid is funded by the federal government and provides coverage to Americans aged 65 and older, as well as those who are permanently disabled. This week, the Senate…Read More…

Annie Gilbert, a family nurse practitioner who owns her own medical clinic in Rio Rancho, stood in front of a large crowd of supporters in the rotunda at the New Mexico Capitol and talked about the importance of Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML). Gilbert talked about the need for balance in home and work…Read More…