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We’re all working hard to make pulse ox a requirement in New York, and we know that the more people help out, the better. But how do we reach people in our community who are not yet advocates? Meet them at a common medium, like a newspaper, used by most of the community. Letters to the editor can...

As the American Heart Association continues to prioritize CPR training, especially for New York's high school students, we have come across some of the most amazing advocates who are working tirelessly to support our policy work. But heroes come from every walk of life and anyone who is focused on...

We need your help. The bill to screen babies for heart defects needs to be placed on a committee agenda. With two simple calls, you can help all babies have a healthy start. This simple test called pulse ox, consists of sensors placed on a baby’s hand and foot to check low blood oxygen levels ...

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...

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...

Yesterday, American Heart Association advocates joined with Speaker Christine Quinn and members of the Council's Women's Caucus to officially declare the month of February as American Heart Month! Pictured here are several members of the Women's Caucus, along with American Heart Association...

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...

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?

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...

Today, the NYC Council's Health Committee hosted a hearing with the intention to support an increase in federal funding to the National Institutes of Health for stroke research. With 33,000 jobs on the line and a potential loss of $4.5 billion in economic activity if our federal decision-makers can't...

I am so lucky. Everyday I get to work with the best volunteers and staff in the world. Together we are able to help make our families and our communities more heart healthy and stroke-free. I want to make sure you know how thankful all of the AHA staff is for you and all of your actions. Every time you...

Exciting? Yes! Ambitious? You, bet! Attainable? Absolutely! The AHA & the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation are proud to announce a new collaboration aimed at reversing the childhood obesity epidemic in the U.S. by 2015. And we’ll need your help! Learn more http://bit.ly/QJ8gmk What do you think...

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?

Here's a growing problem - Did you know approximately 60% of NYers are overweight or obese? And over 1/3 of our state's kids are overweight or obese! This hurts our health and wallets. The NYS Comptroller's new report shows adult obesity costs a whopping $11.8 million in health care costs...

Hi NYers...AHA is working hard to push for a statewide ban on trans fat in restaurants (yup, this dangerous fat is still there); the CPR in Schools bill (shouldn't every school teach this skill); newborn screenings for heart defects; and funding for tobacco and heart disease and stroke programs ...

If there was a simple test to detect congenital heart defects, would you want your baby screened? Did you know pulse ox screenings can identify some newborns with congenital heart defects? Yet, this simple, low-cost test isn't required in NYS. With your help, we can change that. Click here to let...

Hi, my name is David Day and I am the Vice President of Government Relations for the American Heart Association’s “Founders” Affiliate. The photo you see here is of me participating in the New England "Tough Mudder" race at Mt. Snow, Vermont earlier this past spring. I wanted...

The American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association are hard at work, advocating for life-saving policies from Albany to Washington, D.C. Your fellow New York advocates have already accomplished some amazing things: AEDs at all schools, smoke-free workplaces, and so much more. But this...

Stephen Cook New York Dr. Stephen Cook, MD, MPH, is dual trained in pediatric and adult-internal medicine. After completing his residency and a chief resident year in Buffalo NY, he joined the Golisano Children's Hospital at URMC in 2001. He completed an academic pediatric fellowship here, during...

Melinda Murray New York On October 5, 2009, my only child, Dominic Murray, a seemingly healthy 17 year-old, collapsed on the basketball court at Farmingdale State College during a pick-up game. After attempting a lay-up he took three steps and collapsed on the court. I was told that within minutes...

Erin Lanni New York, New York During the spring break of my freshman year at Providence College I was scheduled for a physical with my new doctor as I was transitioning from the care of my pediatrician. I wasn’t worried. I have always been an active person, one my parents would affectionately...

Karen Acompora New York, NY This is my son Louis. On March 25, 2000, Louis, played in his first high school lacrosse game. After blocking what appeared to be a routine shot with his chest, Louis took a few steps and collapsed on the field. The coaches and trainers rushed out and began to administer...