In Partnership with the American Heart Association in Greensboro, NC, and Guilford County Schools, Cone Health answered the call to ensure all Guilford County middle schools have the life-saving equipment needed at the District Professional Development Meeting on Wednesday afternoon. With the recent generous donation from Cone Health for 24 CPR in Schools Kits and
Black Pride RVA was held the weekend of July 18th-21st. The goal for the weekend of events was to educate, embrace and celebrate the unique lived experiences of the black LGBTQ community of greater Richmond, Virginia and across the Commonwealth of Virginia. The AHA is increasing our outreach and engagement with the LGBTQ community to
Last month we introduced you to Lara, an 11 year-old Washington, DC girl who’s become an incredible advocate for healthy eating and drinking following her own health journey. Among the many ways to help kids like Lara make healthier choices is to support the DC Council’s legislation that would make healthier beverages like water, milk,
It’s difficult to ride regularly during the busy work week, but it’s important to avoid riding your horse hard only on the weekends. This can lead to a sore, stiff horse. It’s much better to find a conditioning routine that fits your schedule and gets your horse in shape. Horses, like people, must train to
Research suggests that LGBTQ individuals face many health disparities that ultimately lead to a higher incidence of cardiovascular diseases. The American Heart Association is excited to work with community organizations to target these populations in need and help all Americans live their healthiest lives. Whitman-Walker Health in Washington, DC shares the same vision as it
With a heat advisory in place over Central Virginia this week, the American Heart Association urges you to take precautions to protect your heart. With temperatures forecast in the upper 90s, and heat index even higher, it’s important to know that extreme heat can be hard on the heart. As the temperature rises, so can
Meet Lara. She is a healthy, outgoing and smart 11-year-old Washington, DC native who loves ballet, dancing and singing. She is also an American Heart Association ambassador and advocate for kids making healthy food and drink choices. A year ago, at a doctor’s appointment, her blood work showed that her triglyceride levels were unusually high
The City of Richmond in Virginia allocated $15 million in their budget to make transportation in the city safer for pedestrians and bicyclists through implementing Complete Streets policies. “Complete Streets” is a term describing a community that has safe and convenient travel for everyone and for all modes of transportation. Complete streets have safe crosswalks,
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association is recognizing several Charleston healthcare systems that have used our programs to improve quality of care for heart disease and stroke patients. These 2019 Get With the Guidelines awards recognize their commitment to ensuring appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on scientific evidence. Achievement Awards recognize
The American Heart Association (AHA) is proud to announce Tony Boor of Blackbaud will chair the 23rd Annual Charleston Heart Ball. The Heart Ball will be held on Friday, May 1, 2020, at the Gaillard Center. In his role as chair, Boor will work with local leaders to support the Charleston Heart Ball and expand