The Affordable Care Act makes health care more accessible for heart disease and stroke patients. Find out what the law means for you and your family!
Volunteers Urge Members of Congress to Protect the Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Program
Seven You're the Cure advocates from six states took to the halls of Congress asking their elected officials to protect the Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Program in the Farm Bill.
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AHA Launches New CPR Smart Website
The American Heart Association is working to pass state laws that will assure all students are trained in life-saving CPR before they graduate high school.
Statement from the AHA on the 2nd Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act
Americans' heart health continues to benefit from the Affordable Care Act, says AHA CEO Nancy Brown.
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You can help ensure that our lawmakers put heart disease and stroke at the top of their agenda. Not sure where to get started? Here are the resources you'll need to be a successful You're the Cure advocate.
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Ask your Members of Congress to show their commitment to improving women’s heart health by co-sponsoring the HEART for Women Act today! 48 Members of Congress have already signed on to this important legislation - but we need your help to reach 100 co-sponsors! Take action now.
The President has once again proposed eliminating funding for a life-saving program that places automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in small communities and rural areas. Last year, Congress saved this program and they can do it again, but they need to hear from you today. Ask your member of Congress to support funding for increased AED placement that will save more American lives.
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Invite friends and family to join You're the Cure by posting a message to Facebook or Twitter or sending a quick email. The more voices we have, the more powerful we will be in the fight against heart disease and stroke.
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