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Guess What? The House just passed Pulse Ox with a vote of 88-4! Thank you to everyone for keeping the momentum going! They heard us loud and clear…but even though we are very close to ensuring that all Iowa babies are screened for congenital heart defects, it’s not a done deal yet. We...

Kelly Manz Missouri Chloe's Law, named after Kelly Manz’s daughter, will finally reach the Governor’s desk in 2013! Kelly has worked long and hard to ensure that all Missouri hospitals will be required to screen newborn babies for congenital heart defects with Pulse Oximetry before...

Guest Blogger Kelly Manz describes why having Chloe’s Law finally reach the Governor’s desk is the ultimate Mother’s Day gift! When I began this journey in 2009, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I was on a mission and I jumped in head first! I started with baby steps...

Governor Dayton signed the Minnesota Health Insurance Exchange Bill into law today. The new law creates an online marketplace for individuals and small businesses to shop for, compare and ultimately purchase Health Insurance. Health Insurance Exchanges were a key part of the Affordable Care Act overhaul...

On Wednesday, Feb. 13, the House Committee on Ways and Means accepted public testimony on House Bill 1001 State Budget. Interested parties were able to comment on various aspects of the bill. You're the Cure advocate Sheri Fulkerson, testified on behalf of the AHA, urging the committee to protect...

A big thanks to the nearly 50 advocates who came out to our Heart on the Hill at the Capitol in St. Paul yesterday. The entire day was a HUGE success! We were able to visit with nearly 90 legislators, delivering important messages and personal stories on our three priority issues – funding the...

We need your voice! One of the most impactful ways you can advocate for the American Heart Association is to meet with your legislators. Our Minnesota Lobby Day offers you the opportunity to do just that! REGISTER NOW! Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join other advocates to speak...

PLEASE JOIN US TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR EMS IN ILLINOIS AT A PRESS CONFERENCE IN SPRINGFIELD ON DECEMBER 4 WHAT Press conference announcing a new coalition to support EMS in IL. The coalition will back legislative efforts to: Designate EMS as an essential service in Illinois Secure additional...

Read the report and get the facts on EMS in Illinois. Over the past year, the IL House EMS Task Force has held hearings throughout the state to receive testimony on issues facing EMS. The recommendations made at those hearings, which include increased funding for EMS services and reforms designed to...

One of our very own South Dakota You're the Cure advocates was selected to participate in the Health Care and You Coaltion campaign to help raise awareness about the Affordable Care Act and how it might impact you or your family. Check out the South Dakota page and watch the short video to learn...

In the weeks leading up to Election Day we witnessed passionate Americans who voiced their opinions on candidates and were engaged in the major issues. It would be a terrible waste if all that purpose and energy are allowed to wane now that the election is over! Voting is only the first step in our...

Justin wanted to make sure I shared this article and great news with you on the progress of Minnesota’s Health Insurance Exchange. The American Heart Association in Minnesota has been an ongoing partner in the planning of a Minnesota Health Insurance Exchange to ensure that it is consumer friendly...

David Barkley Danville, IN On October 22, 2011, David experienced a heart attack caused by a 100 percent blockage of the Left Anterior Descending (LAD) artery of his heart. This type of cardiac event is nicknamed the “widow maker” because blockage of this artery is often associated with...