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I am sitting here in the Law and Legislative Reference Library on the second floor of the State House. I might as well bring in pictures of my daughter and a plant or two. I spend more time here than I do at the office. So does my friend Hilary (sitting across from me as usual). She is the Government...

Smoking remains the number 1 preventable cause of death in New Jersey and throughout the U.S. Yet, the State of New Jersey eliminated funding for it's Comprehensive Tobacco Control Program, which funded tobacco prevention and cessation efforts around the state. The elimination of funding places NJ...

I t’s a scary number that leads to even scarier disease and death. But the good news is that we have a proven solution. Kids are particular vulnerable to price increases. By raising the state cigarette tax by just .80 cents we can prevent kids from a lifetime of addiction. And the good news gets...

It’s a scary number that leads to even scarier disease and death. But the good news is that we have a proven solution. Kids are particular vulnerable to price increases. By raising the state cigarette tax by just 95 cents, bringing us in line with neighboring states like New York, we can prevent...

It's hard to imagine now. But picture New York City 11 years ago...at a bar, restaurant or really any workplace...and cigarette smoke would have to be part of your vision. It would not be unusual for New Yorkers to be smoking at their seats while dining out, lighting up during a Broadway play, or...

As Heart Month and Black History Month come to a close it is a good time to remind you about the risks for heart disease in African Americans. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer in women, and stroke disproportionately affects African Americans. Importantly, African American women are less likely than...

Check out this great blog post by Inside Schools which features the American Heart Association's report on physical education in NYC schools released earlier this month. If you haven't already done so, take action today to make sure your Council Member has received a copy of the report! http...

February is American Heart Month, and it is the perfect time to protect your heart health. According to Joy Bauer, a health and nutrition expert for the Today Show, that means knowing which foods to limit, and which to embrace. High blood pressure, high cholesterol and high triglycerides can have severe...

Today, the American Heart Association released preliminary results of a survey analysis regarding Physical Education (PE) in all New York City schools. Every school, in all five boroughs was invited to participate and the American Heart Association secured responses from 272! More than half of these...

What a day in New York City! We have lots of photos to share from our whirlwind tour in City Hall...but really quick I wanted to share some shots of our press conference with Council Member Mathieu Eugene. Thank you to Dr. Steven Rudolph from Maimonides, Dr. Susanna Horvath from Columbia and Dr. Salman...

There is so much going on this week in New York City! It's after midnight, and I'm just now getting to submit this blog post. Here's why I'm burning the midnight oil... On Wednesday morning, the American Stroke Association (yes, that's us!) is supporting a press conference with...

Special thanks to State Senator Elizabeth Crowley and State Representative Karen MacBeth for introducing resolutions officially proclaiming February 1 as "National Wear Red Day" in the State of Rhode Island. To view the resolutions, click the links below: http://webserver.rilin.state.ri...

This Friday (February 1, 2013) the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association will kickoff American Heart Month 2013 with National Wear Red Day 2013! This year's day of awareness is very special as we will be celebrating the 10 year anniversary of the Go Red for Women movement. In...

Don't forget - this Friday, February 1 marks the 10th Anniversary of National Wear Red Day ! Please Wear Red and join the thousands of women, men, companies, organizations and cities across America that will “Go Red” to help raise crucial awareness in the fight against heart disease in...

We are quickly closing in on National Wear Red Day, this year arriving on Friday, February 1st. 2013’s Wear Red Day marks the 10th anniversary and more than 627,000 women’s lives have been saved, thanks to the collective energy, passion, time, money and HEART of the 25 million Americans who...

Did you know that on average, American adults consume about 3,400 milligrams of sodium each day? That is more that twice the American Heart Association recommended limit! This excess sodium can lead to high blood pressure which increases your risk for heart disease and stroke. Much of the sodium in the...

Louise Beaulieu Maine "People say to me if I had a heart attack, anyone could. This was a wake-up call to everyone." Louise feels it is imperative that she share her story with other Maine women, so that they take care of themselves so that they can be around for their families.　 This...

Mindy Beyer Scarborough, Maine I was born with a complex congenital heart condition. My parents were told that if I made it to the age of three I would be lucky. I am now 34 years old and a cardiac nurse. Recently, (much to the amazement of my cardiologist), I became a mother to a beautiful baby boy...

Jennifer Damon Maine In January of 2006, I was working the overnight shift at a rehab for women when I started feeling the “classic” symptoms of a heart attack. I was 31 years old and thought that I was too young to be having a heart attack, so I ignored those first symptoms. I noticed...

Richard Veilleux Maine In March 1980 I was expecting a visit from my Mom and Dad. Instead, I got a phone call from my brother telling me that my Dad had suffered a heart attack. That was the first of several cardiac problems my father has lived through. Now, 32 years later, he is still going strong...

Don’t worry. Things are not going to the dogs here at the Scarborough office. This is just what you might find when you stay late to update your blog. Gary, our Jump Rope and Hoops for Heart Coordinator is busy creating his “recess-in-a- bag” incentives. His daughter and puppy Tokie...

Governor Cuomo will outline his vision for the coming year in his State of the State address tomorrow. The American Heart Association is fighting for chronic disease prevention and CPR training. What issues are you hoping to hear about from the Governor?

We have worked together to pass legislation in 2012 that ultimately leads to the gift of a more healthy life for Connecticut residents. Because of your support all of Connecticut’s newborns will be tested for Critical Congenital Heart Disease, our elementary school students will have 20 minutes...

Have a New Year's resolution to improve your health? Did you know 80 percent of cardiovascular disease doesn’t have to happen? That's right. Investing in tobacco control and obesity prevention - it's a smart investment. The state budget is right around the corner and the American Heart...

Not according to the new Shape of the Nation Report released by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education and the American Heart Association. And one-third of NY kids are overweight or obese...isn't it time for the state to make physical education a priority?