Call for Entries for the Most Powerful Voices Competition
Today, there are many singing competitions, but none that is quite like this. The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, GMC, formerly the Gospel Music Channel and Music World launched...
View ArticleHeart Healthier Holidays:A guide for a heart-healthy holiday season
Tis the season for big family gatherings! Between holiday parties, late night feasts and traveling, healthy habits can easily go right out the window. The American Heart Association-Go Red For Women...
View ArticleReduce P.E. While childhood Obesity Rising ?
The American Heart Association strongly opposes House Bill 4057, by State Representative Larry Metz, removing the requirement for Middle School Physical Education. Currently 30% of Florida’s youth are...
View ArticleLegislature Takes First Step to Open School Playgrounds Across the State
House Bill 431 will allow schools to open up their facilities for children during non-school hours giving access to publicly funded playgrounds and athletic fields.Tallahassee, FL (Wednesday, January...
View ArticleNational Wear Red Day and American Heart Month Activities
We can stop our No. 1 killer together by sharing the truth about heart disease Friday, February 3, 2012 is National Wear Red Day and February is American Heart Month. The American Heart Association-...
View ArticlePlanation Oaks Students Learn 2-Steps to Save a Life
CPR Hands-Only training is “Staying Alive” for 5th Graders at Clay County Elementary School Who: St. Vincent’s HealthCare, Plantation Oaks Elementary School and the American Heart Association-First...
View ArticleVote No on House Bill 4057 to Save PE in Our Middle Schools!
The American Heart Association strongly opposes House Bill 4057, by State Representative Larry Metz, removing the requirement for Middle School Physical Education. Friday, February 24, 2012 -...
View ArticleRegular Exercise Such as Walking will keep You and Your Pet Out of the Pound!
The American Heart Association and Mayo Clinic urge people to get out walk with their pets. Use National Walking Day to kick off a heart healthy lifestyle by taking your four-legged friend for a walk....
View ArticleMay is American Stroke Month- Let’s Get Back to the Basics
About 795,000 Americans will have a new or recurrent stroke this year, and more than 137,000 of them will die. Stroke is the No. 4 cause of death among Americans. Stroke is the leading cause of...
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