American Heart Association -- New York City

09/28/2025

❤️ Tomorrow is World Heart Day: A time to honor lives hurt by heart disease and stroke—and to fight back against these deadly enemies.

When we act together, we can save more lives, protect more families, and bring more hope to neighborhoods everywhere. This isn’t just about one person — it’s about protecting all the people we love.

And right now, your impact is TRIPLE matched — every gift goes 3X further to fuel research, education and care that communities depend on.

👉 Join the fight and 3X your gift today: spr.ly/6008N4ma0

09/25/2025

If you learned all the steps to the “Macarena” dance, you can definitely learn Hands-Only CPR. It has just two:

If you see a teen or adult collapse
1️⃣ Call 911
2️⃣ Push hard and fast in the center of the chest.

09/24/2025

Join us this Friday at Staten Island's Healthfest 2025 from 2-7PM! Find us at our table where we'll be hosting a Hands-Only CPR experience and providing a variety of educational resources!

09/23/2025

Can this salsa staple be a healthy part of your diet?

The tomatillo is a favorite of Mexico – and if you haven’t tried them already, there are plenty of reasons to do so.

09/22/2025

I’m Ally, a Nashville native who found my passion for running just a year ago—but my journey with heart health began long before that. I watched my dad speak at the Tampa Heart Walk when I was 8, in 1955, my grandfather was one of the first in Tennessee to receive open-heart surgery, and I witnessed two more loved ones navigate recovery after stroke in their 30s and 40s. Heart disease and stroke have shaped my life in powerful ways.

Today, I run and fundraise for the American Heart Association because their mission is personal. Every step I take carries with it the memory of my grandfather’s courage, celebrates recovery, and hope for families everywhere.

09/22/2025

Shanequa Charles, Executive Director at Miss Abbies Kids, and the American Heart Association are calling on NYC Council Members to co-sponsor INT 1152 — a bill that will end the sale of menthol to***co in New York City.

For decades, Big To***co has targeted Black, Latino, and LGBTQ communities with menthol products — using deceptive marketing to make them seem safer because of the "cooling" effect.

But here's the truth:
❌ That cooling masks the harshness of to***co.
❌ It makes ci******es easier to start.
❌ And much harder to quit.

It’s time to protect our communities and save lives.
👉 Support INT 1152.
👉 Tell your NYC Council Member to co-sponsor this critical legislation.

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09/20/2025

New research shows stronger proof that high blood pressure can lead to dementia. If you have high blood pressure, lowering it now may help protect your brain health in the future.

09/19/2025

Drinking less or not at all can help you lower your blood pressure, plus improve sleep and mood. If you don’t drink now, don’t start!

09/18/2025

Women can develop high blood pressure, including a dangerous condition called preeclampsia, during or after pregnancy. Low-dose aspirin can help lower the risk, but it’s not for everyone. Know your numbers before, during and after pregnancy and ask your doctor about low-dose aspirin.

09/18/2025

We are proud to kick off the 2025 NYC Leaders of Impact campaign. Leaders of Impact offers the opportunity to forge a lasting legacy in the fight against heart disease, the leading cause of death worldwide. Participants join a nationwide network of passionate, competitive and influential leaders committed to driving meaningful change. Over a 7-week campaign, nominees and their Impact Teams educate their communities about heart disease, advocate for health and raise essential funds for lifesaving research.

At the close, one local nominee is named the local winner and the top-performing nominee nationwide is recognized as the 2025 National Leaders of Impact Winner. Local impact fuels national progress and each voice and action helps create a healthier future for everyone, everywhere. Meet this year’s nominees and support the 2025 NYC Leaders of Impact campaign in the first comment ⤵️

09/17/2025

Many women experience symptoms before menopause, during a phase called perimenopause. When women are in these phases of their life, their heart health could be impacted.

09/15/2025

Our 2026 New York City Go Red for Women Class of Survivors application is NOW OPEN! Applications close October 24. ❤️
Visit easternstates.heart.org/nycgrfwclassofsurvivors to apply.