The American Heart Association's mission is to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular disease and stroke. Only your healthcare provider can provide that.
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07/24/2025
Please join us in welcoming Audrey Denham, our new Development Coordinator for Heart Ball and Go Red for Women, to the Kentuckiana team!
"Hi everyone, I'm Audrey Denham! I am thrilled to join the Kentuckiana team at the American Heart Association and to be part of the incredible mission of being a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. In my role, I hope to further this mission and live out our motto: "Life is why."
I’m a proud Louisville native and love spending time with my family and friends, especially as a very proud aunt to my nieces and nephews! I enjoy watching various sporting events (especially field hockey), traveling, going to concerts, and exploring more of Louisville with my boyfriend. As a former student-athlete, I love staying active, whether that’s working out or playing beach volleyball with friends."
07/23/2025
As we gear up to host our fifth annual CPR Awareness event with the University of Kentucky football team, we recognize heart survivor and former UK football player, Kenneth Horsey. Kenneth continues to share his story and helps us remind people of the importance of CPR.
Thanks to Stephanie Kuzydym for sharing Kenneth's story - read his story here: http://spr.ly/6187fHQax
07/22/2025
Mark your calendars! The Kentuckiana Heart Walk is quickly approaching, and we want to see YOU there! 👟💓
Join us at the University of Louisville on Saturday, September 27, for a morning of family-friendly fun that brings our community together by getting active, raising life-saving funds, and supporting the mission of the American Heart Association.
Thanks to funding from the Commonwealth Credit Union and FinnFest, the American Heart Association provided 30 Infant CPR Anytime Training Kits to Highlands ARH Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg to share with expectant parents and caregivers throughout the year.
CPR for infants works differently than CPR for children, teens and adults. Learning the proper method is important so caregivers can safely administer CPR to their baby should an emergency arise.
The Infant CPR Anytime Training Kit was developed by the American Heart Association in coordination with the American Academy of Pediatrics. Each portable kit includes a skills practice video, a reference card and an infant CPR manikin. The kit is designed to teach life-saving skills for infant CPR and infant choking relief in about 20 minutes.
Congratulations are in order for Dr. Swannie Jett, CEO of Park DuValle Community Health Center, Inc. and President of our Kentuckiana Board of Directors, and Ashley Sokoler, our former Kentuckiana Executive Director and current National Senior Director of Business Development, for winning a Telly Award for their episode of CEO Live Talks with Dr. Swannie Jett! 🏆 🏆 🏆
07/11/2025
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., but it is largely preventable. Life’s Essential 8™ focuses on eight crucial factors: eating a healthy diet, getting regular physical activity, avoiding ni****ne exposure, maintaining a healthy weight, controlling cholesterol, managing blood sugar, maintaining healthy blood pressure and getting adequate sleep. Follow along this summer as we explain and highlight ways to improve and maintain heart health by following Life’s Essential 8.
With heartfelt appreciation, we thank John Walsh, Chief Executive Officer at UofL Health Jewish and Heart Hospital, for his outstanding leadership and dedication as he wraps up his term as Chair of the Kentuckiana Board of Directors.
Over the years, John has helped advance our mission with unwavering commitment. He has served on several American Heart Association boards throughout the region, bringing valuable insight, leadership, and passion to every role. As he begins a new chapter on the Midwest Board of Directors, we know he will continue to be a powerful force for health, and we look forward to seeing his continued impact across the region.
Thank you, John!
07/02/2025
🚨 Continued investments in Medicaid will maintain access to affordable, quality care for millions of people, including seniors, veterans, children and people with chronic illness, such as CVD.
Stop massive federal cuts to Medicaid and SNAP. Contact your representatives TODAY! ⬇️ http://spr.ly/61864l1OQ
07/02/2025
Some would have said this noisy house of kiddos wasn’t possible, but it wasn’t the first time Kyle’s life followed the unlikely.
A cardiac arrest in her sleep.
47 minutes without a pulse.
11 minutes her husband spent doing CPR until help came.
Now the house is louder. Messier. Better.
There’s a baby in the next room. A toddler testing limits.
And Kyle? Still here, still standing, still right where she belongs.
That’s what Heart Makes Possible.
Please join us in welcoming Jon Dye, our new Kentucky Government Relations Director, to the team.
"I’m a proud native of Eastern Kentucky with a passion for policy, public health and making meaningful connections across the Commonwealth. When I’m not working, I love spending time at the gym or outdoors, usually hiking. I’m also a big fan of horse racing and college basketball (Go Cards!), historical documentaries, and hanging out with my Maine C**n cat, Griffin, who’s the real boss at home.
I’m excited to join the American Heart Association to make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of Kentuckians and to advocate for policies that save and improve lives. In this role, I am leading advocacy efforts across Kentucky, including legislative engagement and public policy initiatives that support the mission of the American Heart Association."
06/24/2025
No one’s health should be targeted for profit. Yet, LGBTQ+ communities are often exposed to aggressive to***co marketing, putting heart and brain health at risk. Together we can change that by advocating for smoke-free spaces that protect everyone and support programs that address stress, anxiety and overall well-being — because quitting is about more than just to***co. It’s about the opportunity to live a longer, healthier life.
06/20/2025
On May 7th and 12th, the American Heart Association, along with multiple community organizations, hosted Hands-Only CPR demonstrations for high school students at Hazard High School, Buckhorn School, and Perry County Central High School. The students had the chance to practice this life-saving skill as well as learn how to use an AED.
Thanks to the support of the City of Hazard - Queen City of the Mountains , Perry County KY Fiscal Court, Hazard Perry County Chamber of Commerce, Hazard/Perry County School Nurses & Superintendents, Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) , Hazard Fire Department, Perry County EMS, Kentucky River District Health Department, Primary Care Centers of Eastern Kentucky & Project ADAM this educational demonstration was made possible.
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Thank you for becoming a member of your American Heart Association social community. We encourage you to post comments, photos and videos on this page.
American Heart Association social communities are intended to provide a forum for discussion, and the content provided by those other than the American Heart Association does not represent the opinions or positions of the American Heart Association. Likes, comments and shares by the American Heart Association are not endorsements.
To keep with our family-friendly culture, we will review community posts and remove any that are offensive or inappropriate. We will leave your posts as they relate to subjects on this page.
The American Heart Association’s social communities are not intended to provide medical advice or treatment. Only your healthcare provider can provide that. The American Heart Association recommends that you consult your healthcare provider regarding your personal health matters. If you think you are having a heart attack, stroke or another emergency, please call 911 immediately.
American Heart Association Terms of Use
All users must comply with our Terms of Use and the American Heart Association's Participation Guidelines. The American Heart Association does not monitor every post by a community member on the American Heart Association's social communities. However, content will be removed if it falls into the following categories:
Abusive, harassing, stalking, threatening or attacking others
Defamatory, offensive, obscene, vulgar or depicting violence
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Fraudulent, deceptive, misleading or unlawful
Trolling or deliberate disruption of discussion
Violations of any intellectual property rights
Spamming in nature
Uploading files that contain viruses or programs that could damage the operation of other people’s computers
Commercial solicitation or solicitation of donations
Link baiting (embedding a link in your post to draw traffic to your own site)
