We took a short break during August, and now we’re back with a couple of updates! Flavors Hook Kids Kickoff On Thursday, September 11th, the Flavors Hook Kids Washington Campaign joined elected and community leaders, public health experts, and education advocates to formally launch a statewide campaign to end the sale of all flavored tobacco…Read More…

At the American Heart Association, the return to school and the start of fall means its time for campaign planning!  In reality, campaign planning is a year-round process, but fall is when we formalize that work by putting pen to paper! For the 2025 session our three big proactive campaigns are: Tobacco Flavor Restriction Statewide:…Read More…

Please join us at the Nevada Legislature Thursday, February 20th 2025 for the American Heart Association Day at the Capitol! This is an opportunity for all interested students, volunteers, and advocates to learn more about the Nevada State Legislature, engage in issue advocacy, and see firsthand how our political system operates. This event consists of…Read More…

This summer, following legislation passed during the 2023 and 2024 Legislative Sessions, the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) was transferred from the Department of Health and Human Services to the Department of Public Safety. This shift is significant for several of our Quality Acute Systems of Care policies. Specifically, the American Heart Association in…Read More…

As students athletes get ready to start the new school year, we are reminded of the need to have cardiac emergency response plans in schools (CERPS). While students, faculty, staff, and community members can all be save by CERPS, Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is the #1 cause of death for student athletes. When a SCA…Read More…

We are pleased to announce Gonzalo Aida as our new Virginia Government Relations Director! Originally from Lima, Peru Gonzalo grew up in Fairfax County after his family emigrated to the United States when he was an infant. He moved to Richmond to attend VCU where he was a very active member of various student groups…Read More…

During the 2023-2024 period, the American Heart Association (AHA) in Arizona demonstrated unwavering commitment to heart health through legislative advocacy, community engagement, and survivor-driven initiatives. From defeating bills related to vapor directories to hosting the annual Heart Walk event and advocating for comprehensive cardiac emergency response plans at our annual Lobby Day event, the AHA’s…Read More…

The Legislature will return from their summer recess on August 5th and it will be a jam packed 30 days to meet end of session deadlines! Our bill to ensure flavored tobacco products are not sold in California is set for a hearing the day the return. Our other bills are waiting for a final…Read More…

Someone in the U.S. has a stroke every 40 seconds. In Washington State, stroke is the 5th leading cause of death. Far too many people die or are disabled from stroke because they do not get available lifesaving treatment quickly enough. Timely treatment can mean the difference between returning to work or becoming permanently disabled,…Read More…