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CPR
4 Jan 2016
A New Year in Massachusetts
As we start 2016, we have a busy legislative session ahead of us. We are making progress on many of our issues, quality physical education, stroke systems of care, healthy food financing, healthy vending, shared use, tobacco, and our local...

3 Jan 2016
| Christi Nelson
Christi Nelson, Ohio
I was 29 years old and completely healthy. October 18, 2006, was just like any other day at Akron Children’s Hospital where I was completing my internship to be a Child Life Specialist.
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14 Dec 2015
You're the Cure at the Ohio Statehouse - March 9, 2016
You're the Cure at the Ohio Statehouse
March 9, 2016
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8 Dec 2015
What is Happening in Montana
Guest Blogger: Amanda Cahill, Montana Government Relations DirectorIt may not be a legislative year for Montana, but that doesn’t mean a break for our important advocacy work. As we roll into 2016 our AHA staff and volunteers will be working...
7 Dec 2015
High School Students Should Learn CPR in School
Guest Blogger: Yara Altaher. Yara is a student at the University of California, Irvine and will receive her Bachelors of Science degree in Public Health Sciences. Yara is also an intern for the American Heart Association. Picture yourself coming...
7 Dec 2015
Join us for Heart at the Capitol Day
On Tuesday, January 26th, advocates from across the state will gather at the Capitol in Phoenix to lobby for heart healthy legislation! Can we count you in? RSVP today! Dozens of dedicated advocates from across the state will meet...
7 Dec 2015
Join the Movement to Ensure the Next Generation of Lifesavers
You have raised your voice in support of newborns being screened for critical congenital heart defects, and having those defects addressed before it’s too late. You’ve also made it possible for New Mexico residents to receive faster and better quality...
4 Dec 2015
Eric Price - advocate highlight
Eric Price’s instinct for CPR response kicked in when Skyler Nelson collapsed of cardiac arrest at West Jordan Middle School on Oct. 14.
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4 Dec 2015
Investing in Good Health
Now that we have a full team in place to help lead the AHA's advocacy in Albany, we are full steam ahead! This past week, Kristin, Martha and Robin met with key staff members from Governor Cuomo's office who are...
1 Dec 2015
We're thankful for all you do
Now that we are officially in the throes of the Holidays, I wanted to stop and take a moment to thank you. Many lives throughout Vermont and across the country have been saved thanks to your passion, commitment and action...