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Newsletter Feature - NM
Advocates call on Congress to increase NIH research funding to save lives
American Heart Association volunteer leaders and staff joined more than 200 national advocates on Capitol Hill Sept. 19 for the 2024 Rally for Medical Research.
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Southwest Advocates Celebrate AHA Centennial
Last week, two of our wonderful advocates from the Southwest Region who serve on the National Advocacy Coordinating Committee had the opportunity to be in Chicago to help celebrate the American Heart Association’s 100th birthday. Below, Cheyenne Brown of Wyoming and Jaelene Dismuke of Texas, talk about the experience.
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Advocates Get a "Taste of Advocacy"
Thank you to our advocates who were able to come out for a Taste of Advocacy early this month in Albuquerque. It was a great opportunity to learn what the American Heart Association is working on in New Mexico, as well as meet other advocates.
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Come Get A "Taste of Advocacy"
Are you looking to learn more about what the American Heart Association is working on in New Mexico and how you can help? We have the event for you!
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Shakayla's View on Paid Family & Medical Leave
My name is ShaKayla, and I'm a youth advocate. Today, I’m talking about Paid Family & Medical Leave, which will be an initiative during the 2024 New Mexico Legislative session.
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AHA Supports Paid Family & Medical Leave
When the 2024 New Mexico Legislative Session begins, we will work on Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML), which would offer up to 12 weeks of paid leave for employees to care for a new child, a family member with a serious health concern, or their own medical condition.
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Southwest Region Advocates Share Experiences with Legislators
Seven advocates represented the Southwest Region in Washington, D.C., in May to ask their elected representatives to support nutrition and food security programs in the 2023 farm bill.
Get the Facts About Vaping
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Governor Signs Healthy School Meals For All Bill
We've got great news! On Monday, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed Senate Bill 4, which provides healthy school meals to all New Mexico children.
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NM Advocates Attend Day of Action at Capitol
Advocates joined a strong New Mexico coalition on Feb. 8 for our 2023 Day of Action at the Capitol.
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