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There are a growing number of students going into sudden cardiac arrest while participating in athletic activities, making it the leading cause of death in young athletes. For every minute that defribillation is delayed the survival rates drops 7 - 10%. By placing an automated external defbrillators...

As you probably already know, May is Stroke Month! What better way to celebrate stroke awareness than to take a few minutes and learn about the stroke systems bill we are advocating for in Minnesota. Every year there are nearly 12,000 hospital admissions in Minnesota due to stroke, and a new effort...

The 2013 North Dakota legislative session was an amazing, policy-packed four months for us. “We” succeeded in saving and improving lives through each and every policy priority in which we engaged: acute heart systems of care, newborn screenings for congenital heart defects, expanding stroke...

We have exciting news to share from Springfield on HB 2661, the pulse ox bill - last week the bill passage out of the Senate Public Health Committee 9-0! Now the bill moves forward to be voted on by the entire Senate. We need your help to urge your Senator to vote YES and pass this bill successfully...

During the month of May, the American Stroke Association works hard to spread awareness of the signs of a stroke. You can share the following information with your audience to help them spot the signs of a stroke, using F.A.S.T. F.A.S.T. is an easy way to remember the sudden signs of stroke. When...

During the month of May, the American Stroke Association works hard to spread awareness of the signs of a stroke. You can share the following information with your audience to help them to spot the signs of a stroke, using FAST: F.A.S.T. is an easy way to remember the sudden signs of stroke. When you...

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...

Through the efforts of the AHA and other stakeholder partners, Mission: Lifeline is having an impact on heart attack victims in North Dakota. Doctors use data from an EKG to get a better picture of what`s going on before they treat the patient. In the past, the EKG was done when the patient got to the...

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...

Did you know that May is American Stroke Month? Stroke is the No. 4 cause of death among adults in the U.S. It kills 128,000 people a year – that’s about one in every 19 deaths. Every 40 seconds, someone in America has a stroke. On average, every four minutes, someone dies from stroke. ...

American Heart Association volunteers from around the state gathered in Madison on May 7th for a day of advocacy. Attendees spent the morning learning the issues then hit the Capitol for meetings with lawmakers to discuss Senate Bill 104 and Assembly Bill 111, legislatio n that would ensure all newborns...

http://www.envisionmn.org/our-news/ The following is adapted from the Envision Minnesota press release at the web site above: Northfield, MN took a stand last year for streets that work for all our residents. Now that policy is being recognized by a national coalition of Complete Streets advocates...

A new poll released today by the Raise it for Health coalition shows that 66 percent of Minnesotans support raising the tobacco tax by $1.50 per pack to address Minnesota’s budget deficit, help addicted smokers quit and keep kids from starting to smoke. Read more here. Then, help us raise the...

Thanks to our lobbying and media advocacy efforts-and backed by tremendous support from our grassroots advocates and the Indianapolis board of directors-residents in Indianapolis have what is being hailed as the safest and most walkable community in the country! Indianapolis ranked No. 1 among the 488...

A new scientific statement from the American Heart Associations reminds physicians and people with congenital heart disease that regular physical activity is still important and should be promoted. Congenital heart disease (heart structural problems existing since birth) is estimated to affect more...

Rachel wanted me to make sure you saw this article on keeping our kids active. Today is the first day of Screen-Free Week, an annual effort to get kids unleashed from the grip of electronic devices - if only for a few days. According to Dr. Susan Linn, director of Campaign for Commercial Free Childhood...

You're invited to help develop recommendations for the new Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) by attending a focus group discussion at one of three locations (or online) throughout the state. This is your chance to give input about setting priorities for administering the TAP, including identifying...

It's a sad day for Hoosiers. The legislature cut the Tobacco Prevention and Cessation program from $8 million to $5 million, giving more than 1,500 Indiana children and early death sentence from tobacco related diseases. Read more about the funding cut in the Op-Ed piece submitted to newspapers across...

AHA advocates, emergency medicine professionals, students, staff and survivors were on hand to thank Governor Dalrymple for signing a bill that provides financial support to school districts that teach CPR prior to high school graduation. The bill is not a mandate on schools, nor does it take away funding...

What to do When the Support Leaves You Presented by: Sandy Hoelzel, RN, MSN, CRRN of Resurrection Medical Center Tuesday, May 14th, 12:00-1:00 pm central time How do you manage your life at home and in the community when your support leaves you? Where do you go in the community or how do you get access...

Rachel wanted me to share this Letter to the Editor, by Dr. David Tilstra, President of CentraCare Clinic on Safe Routes to School. CentraCare Health System strives to improve the health of Central Minnesota residents. Encouraging community members, especially school-age youth, to walk and bike more...

Governor Jack Dalrymple joined with advocates, survivors, staff and bill sponsors to sign the critical congenital heart defects screening bill. The bill requires that infants be screened for critical congenital heart defects prior to leaving the hospital to go home. Joining the governor as special guests...

North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple has signed HB 1175, a bill which establishes a STEMI registry and STEMI designation process/criteria. In addition, it establishes an advisory committee to continue the great work of Mission Lifeline and allows for work on other emergency heart systems of care. ...

Here's a great opportunity for anyone in Milwaukeee to learn Hands-Only CPR - there are still two training opportunities available! Click here for more information and to sign up for a training! By the end of 2013, 6,000 Milwaukee residents will be turned into lifesavers at Learn Hands-Only...

April 18 was the Raise It For Health Coalition Day at the Capitol. Minnesota advocates gathered in St. Paul to lobby legislators to increase the tobacco tax. Despite the lovely weather, we had a great turnout and amazing, positive energy throughout the day. We had over 200 people in attendance—demonstrating...