Long Island, NY

    • New York Islanders to celebrate American Heart Association on Tuesday, Feb 7th
      The American Heart Association on Long Island is proud to announce that it has been selected as a nonprofit beneficiary of the New York Islanders Hockey With A Heart on Tuesday, February 7th at UBS Arena. On this night, volunteers from the American Heart Association will share the life-saving message that CPR Saves Lives and introduce the Be the Beat […]
    • Check It! Challenge could lead to lower risk of heart disease and stroke in New York State
      A program giving New Yorkers a chance to help control a silent killer is back.  The American Heart Association is now recruiting participants for the Check It! Challenge. The challenge is a community-wide program encouraging people to check, change, and control their blood pressure. The program began in Central New York and the Southern Tier and has […]
    • Guest Post: The Four Things You Can Do to Save Your Mother’s Life
      By Dr. Jennifer H Mieres and Dr. Stacey E Rosen Mother’s Day is behind us, which means that supermarkets everywhere have moved the thank-you-mom greeting cards and the mom-themed chocolate candy boxes to the discount aisle. But now that the official celebration of the women who brought all of us into life is over, our work is only just beginning. It’s […]
    • Walgreens supports heart and brain health through the American Heart Association’s Life Is Why campaign
      Shoppers can support the life-saving work of the American Heart Association Walgreens is proud to support the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, through Life Is Why™, a cause marketing campaign benefitting the American Heart Association. Life Is Why inspires consumers to […]
    • What effect does sodium have on your blood pressure?
      Almost at the halfway mark, the American Heart Association’s free blood pressure awareness program, the Check It! Challenge, has a reach of 315,000 people. Participants are checking their blood pressure twice monthly and taking advantage of American Heart Association resources provided to them. Each month during the four-month program that began in […]
    • American Heart Association expands “Lower the Pressure” initiative in New York State thanks to $1 million grant
      The American Heart Association has new tools to help improve blood pressure rates in New York State, thanks to a grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation.  The two-year grant of $1 million will allow the American Heart Association to expand its focus on improving high blood pressure rates in under-resourced communities. Through the “Lower the […]
    • New York: American Heart Association, Northwell Health Combine Forces to Combat Heart Disease, Women’s No. 1 Health Threat
      An important fact we all need to understand is cardiovascular disease remains the No. 1 killer of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year claiming more women’s lives than all forms of cancer combined. That’s approximately one woman every minute! The American Heart Association in New York City, Westchester and Long Island is proud to announce an expanded […]
    • New York State Regional Hypertension Summit works to control a silent killer
      More than 100 clinicians, primary care providers and population health representatives gathered virtually to help make New York State a healthier place at the Regional Hypertension Summit hosted by the American Heart Association. Hypertension is often called the silent killer, and it is the most important modifiable risk factor for heart disease. […]
    • Addressing Hypertension in New York State
      The American Heart Association is working to improve hypertension across New York State with a brand new event. The virtual Regional Hypertension Summit will bring together health care organizations, medical practices, and health-focused organizations from across New York State to collectively address blood pressure control and recognize Target: BP™ […]
    • Pittsburgh Pastor Receives Top Grant at the First EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator™ Faith-Based
      The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, announced the top awardees of its first-ever EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator™ Faith-Based hosted by the Eastern States region. The first-place grant of $50,000 was awarded to Pastor Cynthia Wallace of Bible Center Church in the […]
    • NYC Marathon sign of city’s return
      The American Heart Association,  the nation’s leading nonprofit in heart health, is proud to announce a return to one of the most popular events in the city, the 2021 NYC Marathon. Back in person after the pandemic, the five-borough race is back on the calendar.  Runners and those willing to challenge themselves are invited to apply. The 2021 TCS […]
    • Five Faith-Based Organizations Named as Finalists in the American Heart Association’s First EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator™ Faith-Based
      Over $105,000 in Grants Will be Awarded to Local Community Leaders Faith-based organizations and places of worship have played an important role during the COVID-19 crisis in our country. These organizations and their volunteers and staff have been on the frontline, mitigating the impact of COVID-19 and providing communities with much needed guidance […]
    • 25th Anniversary of Hamptons Heart Ball to Honor Ali N. Zaidi, MD
      The American Heart Association is pleased to announce that Ali N. Zaidi, MD will be the medical honoree at the American Heart Association’s 25th Annual Hamptons Heart Ball. In his role as honoree, Dr. Zaidi will assist in raising support and creating awareness about heart disease and stroke as it pertains to the Long Island and New York City […]
    • Women face unique risks for high blood pressure and stroke
      Women have a lot on their plates, and sometimes important self-care can take a back seat to work, family and other obligations. In fact, nearly 50% of adult women have high blood pressure, and nearly three-quarters of those with high blood pressure don’t have it under control. Uncontrolled high blood pressure can significantly increase a woman’s risk […]
    • Webinar panelists four-paneEmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator™ Faith-Based Workshop Highlights Powerful Partnerships, Kicks-Off Grant Application Period
      The power of partnerships built on trust, dignity and respect was a key theme during March 17th’s EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator™ Faith-Based Workshop Zoom webinar, hosted by the American Heart Association (AHA), Eastern States region. “When you see value in people, it affirms that value that is in you,” said Dr. Abraham […]
    • The American Heart Association Launches Funding Initiative Aimed at Supporting Communities through Local Faith Institutions
      Faith-based organizations and places of worship have played an important role during the COVID-19 crisis in our country. These organizations and their volunteers and staff have been on the frontline, mitigating the impact of COVID-19 and providing communities with much needed guidance and support. That is why the American Heart Association’s Eastern […]
    • AHA President: The best way forward requires bridging disciplines, people, places
      The challenges facing our world are many – from timely concerns such as the coronavirus pandemic and the renewed emphasis it has placed on the need to dismantle structural racism to the ongoing challenges of treating and beating the top two killers around the globe: heart disease and stroke. As president of the American Heart Association, Dr. Mitch […]
    • Long Island: A loving tribute from a son to his mother, Dolly
      In drafting this article tonight, I realize that it’s five months ago this evening that I wrote my mom’s obituary, Virginia (Dolly) Dalessio who passed on April 21. Yesterday, on Sunday, I sat on my porch – very close to where my mom would sit during her visits to Sands Point and noticed all the things she would capture – such as the red robin she […]
    • The AHA Launches 2nd Webinar in a Series Discussing Impact of COVID-19 on Communities of Color
      Long before the pandemic, systemic challenges have contributed to disparities that impede some people from living long, healthy lives. Your ZIP code should not determine how long you live, but it does. Social factors, which are shaped by the distribution of money, power, and resources, as well as immigration status, occupation, and language preference, […]
    • ICYMI: Eastern States Launched a Webinar Series on the Impact of COVID-19 on Communities of Color
      On May 15, the Eastern States Community Impact team launched the first webinar of a series designed to discuss the impact of COVID-19 in communities of color. The webinar was offered to health equity leaders nationwide and was attended by approximately 1,035 participants. During the webinar, implications of COVID-19 from the perspective of economics, […]
    • The AHA Convenes Health Equity Leaders to Discuss Impact of COVID-19 on Communities of Color
      Long before the coronavirus impacted how we live, work, and play, systemic challenges contributed to disparities that impede some people from living long, healthy lives. Your ZIP code should not determine how long you live, but it does. Social factors, which are shaped by the distribution of money, power, and resources, have been mostly responsible for […]
    • As COVID-19 cases increase, preventing a second heart attack or stroke is vital
      Reducing risk of another event and staying as healthy as possible is more important than ever As hospitals, health professionals and healthcare systems, governments and leaders work to reduce community spread of the coronavirus in the U.S. and protect the most vulnerable individuals, the American Heart Association offers further tips for heart attack […]
    • Cristina Civetta To Chair 24th Annual Hamptons Heart Ball
      The American Heart Association is pleased to announce that Cristina Civetta, advocate and heart survivor, will be Chair of the American Heart Association’s 24th Annual Hamptons Heart Ball. In her role as Chairperson, she will assist in raising support and creating awareness about heart disease and stroke as it pertains to the Long Island community. The […]
    • Doug DeSchutter Named Co-Chair of American Heart Association Golf & Tennis Classic
      The American Heart Association is proud to announce that Doug DeSchutter will be the Co-Chair of the American Heart Association’s 32nd Annual Long Island Golf & Tennis Classic, A Joel Hamroff Memorial Tribute. This year’s event will take place on Tuesday, June 9th at the Meadow Brook Club in Jericho and the Piping Rock Club in Locust Valley. Doug […]
    • Nicole Penn To Be Honored At 19th Annual Go Red for Women Luncheon
      The American Heart Association is proud to announce that Nicole Penn, President of the EGC Group, will be honored at the American Heart Association’s 19th Annual Long Island Go Red for Women Luncheon. This year’s event will take place on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. As Honoree, Nicole has made a commitment […]
    • Long Islanders Invited To Nineteenth Annual American Heart Association “Go Red for Women” Luncheon
      Men and women from across Long Island will be getting all their red outfits and accessories ready for the American Heart Association’s 19th Annual Long Island Go Red for Women Luncheon. Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death of Long Island women. For more than a decade, women have been fighting heart disease individually and […]
    • Heart-Healthy Tips for the Holiday Season
      The American Heart Association offers suggestions to stay happy and healthy throughout the busy holiday season.   The holidays are a time for celebrating with family and friends, but often stress inhibits our abilities to enjoy the holiday season. From shopping to cooking to events, we are often packing our schedules while forgetting about our health. […]
    • American Heart Association concerned that Nassau County Legislation does not include all flavors or all flavored tobacco products
      The American Heart Association is very disappointed with the limited scope the Nassau County Legislature took today which would ban the sale of certain flavored e-cigarettes, and hopes that there is an opportunity to include ALL flavored tobacco products, including menthol combustible cigarettes.   “Today’s announcement by the Nassau County […]
    • American Heart Association’s 57th Annual American Heart Association Long Island Heart & Stroke Ball A Success
      Hundreds of attendees from the Long Island medical and corporate community came out to the Garden City Hotel on Wednesday, November 13th to attend the American Heart Association’s 57th Annual Long Island Heart & Stroke Ball.  The Long Island Heart Ball is an annual social event held to recognize outstanding accomplishments of individuals and […]
    • Approximately 936 Long Island Residents Will Die From A Stroke This Year
      American Stroke Association offers tips to improve wellness and prevent stroke October 29 is World Stroke Day and the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, which is the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular disease and stroke, provides five tips to help Long Island […]
    • Empowering Entrepreneurs for healthier communities: EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator Finale Event
      We are thrilled to introduce the 2019 EmPOWERED to Serve National Business Accelerator grant recipients!  The October 17th event was hosted in Washington, D.C. at the National Museum of African American History and Culture. The top nine candidates presented their innovative concepts and ideas in a shark-tank style program at the event for a chance to […]
    • American Heart Association To Honor Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD at Long Island Heart and Stroke Ball
      The American Heart Association is pleased to announce that Dr. Valentin Fuster, Physician-in-Chief at Mount Sinai Medical Hospital as well as Director of Mount Sinai Heart Center will be the honored at the 57th Annual Long Island Heart & Stroke Ball.  Dr Fuster is also the General Director of the National Center for Cardiovascular investigation of […]
    • New York’s Governor Cuomo’s executive action doesn’t go far enough
      NEW YORK – The American Heart Association is very disappointed with the limited scope of the emergency executive action Gov. Cuomo took today, Sept. 15,  which would ban the sale of certain flavored e-cigarettes, and hopes that there is an opportunity to include all flavored tobacco products, including menthol combustible cigarettes. “This […]
    • American Heart Association’s 57th Annual Long Island Heart & Stroke Ball
      The American Heart Association’s Long Island Annual Heart & Stroke Ball will be celebrating its 57th year on Thursday, November 13, 2019 at the Garden City Hotel. The Long Island Heart & Stroke Ball is an annual social event held to celebrate outstanding accomplishments of individuals and companies in the area of cardiovascular science and […]
    • John Burke Named Chairman of 2019 American Heart Association Long Island Heart Walk
      John Burke, Managing Director, Citi Commercial Bank, Head of Metro NY Mid-Corporate Banking has been named Chairman of the American Heart Association’s 2019 Long Island Heart Walk. This year’s walk will be taking place on Sunday, September 15th at Jones Beach in Wantagh. John has been with Citibank for 29 years, first joining EAB/Citibank in June of […]
    • Put Your Heart First – Join the American Heart Association’s Long Island Heart Walk to Save Lives
      Thousands of Long Islanders are expected to join the American Heart Association’s Long Island Heart Walk on Sunday, September 15th to raise funds to fight heart disease and stroke, America’s No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death. The annual event begins at 8:30 a.m. at Jones Beach, Field 5 in Wantagh, NY. The non-competitive, three-mile walk includes teams […]
    • American Heart Association urges the public to learn CPR and act in cardiac emergencies to help save lives
      Do you know the two simple steps of Hands-Only CPR? Performing CPR can double or even triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival. Higher bystander CPR rates have been linked to greater survival rates after a cardiac arrest but currently, bystanders only perform CPR 37% of the time. National CPR and AED Awareness Week, June 1– 7, aims to raise […]
    • The American Heart Association’s Annual Hamptons Heart Ball Returns for its 23nd Year
      Event to Take Place on Saturday, June 22, 2019 Summer is fast approaching, and the Hamptons are the place to be this event season. An event that will once again stand out this summer is the American Heart Association’s 23rd Annual Hamptons Heart Ball. This incredibly anticipated event will be taking place at the Southampton Arts Center in Southampton, […]
    • American Heart Association’s Long Island Cycle Nation Hamptons Heart Ride Announced
      Show the world what true commitment to a cause looks like. Each rider in the CycleNation Hamptons Heart Ride can choose from a 27-mile, 59-mile, or 100-mile bike ride through the heart of the Hamptons on Long Island, NY.   CycleNation is a community of cyclists and friends on a quest to put the brakes on stroke and heart disease. On May 19, 2019, […]
    • 18th Annual Go Red For Women Luncheon Enormous Success
      A crowd of over 900 Long Islanders attended the 18th Annual Long Island Go Red For Women Luncheon on Wednesday, February 27, 2019.  The sea of red could be seen throughout all the rooms at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury.   This year’s Luncheon honored the employees of Voxx International Corporation, Asia Lee and Stephen T. Greenberg, […]
    • Second Annual Hard Hats With Heart Event Announced
      The American Heart Association is excited to announce that they will once again host their Hard Hats With Heart event on Thursday, March 28, 2019. The Second Annual event will be held at Ferguson Showroom in Greenvale, NY from 6:00pm-9:00pm. According to the American Heart Association, adults in the construction industry have a higher prevalence of […]
    • Long Islanders Invited To Eighteenth Annual Long Island American Heart Association “Go Red For Women” Luncheon
      Let’s Unite! Men and women from across Long Island will be getting all their red outfits and accessories ready for the American Heart Association’s 18th Annual Long Island Go Red for Women Luncheon. Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death of Long Island women. For more than a decade, women have been fighting heart disease […]
    • Asia Lee To Be Honored At 18th Annual Go Red For Women Luncheon
        The American Heart Association is proud to announce that Asia Lee Consultant, Altucell Biotech Therapeutic Company will be honored at the American Heart Association’s 18th Annual Long Island Go Red for Women Luncheon. This year’s event will take place on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury.   As […]
    • Heart-Healthy Tips for the Holiday Season
      The American Heart Association offers suggestions to stay happy and healthy throughout the busy holiday season.   The holidays are a time for celebrating with family and friends, but often stress inhibits our abilities to enjoy the holiday season. From shopping to cooking to events, we are often packing our schedules while forgetting about our […]
    • Long Islanders Invited To Eighteenth Annual Long Island American Heart Association “Go Red For Women” Luncheon
        Let’s Unite! Men and women from across Long Island will be getting all their red outfits and accessories ready for the American Heart Association’s 18th Annual Long Island Go Red for Women Luncheon. Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death of Long Island women. For more than a decade, women have been fighting heart […]
    • THIS WEEK, Tobacco 21 was a priority for American Heart Association, American Lung Association and New York State Public Health advocates as they gathered at the Capitol
        THIS WEEK, Tobacco 21 was a priority for American Heart Association, American Lung Association and New York State Public Health advocates as they gathered at the Capitol Cardiologist, former smoker, teen among the 50 volunteers, who asked their legislators to protect the state’s youth by raising the minimum legal sales age for tobacco to […]
    • May is American Stroke Month
      American Heart Association/American Stroke Association invites Long Island to join Together to End Stroke®   During American Stroke Month, May, the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association encourages Long Island residents to join together to end the leading cause of death in New York. Despite striking more than 7 million adults in […]
    • The American Heart Association’s Annual Hamptons Heart Ball Returns for its 22nd Year
      Summer is fast approaching and the Hamptons are the place to be this event season. An event that will once again stand out this summer is the American Heart Association’s 22nd Annual Hamptons Heart Ball. This incredibly anticipated event will be taking place at the Southampton Arts Center in Southampton, NY on Saturday, June 23, 2018. This year, the […]
    • Four tips to move more in April
      The American Heart Association’s Healthy For Good™ challenges all people to move more and live more Staying active is a no-brainer when it comes to improving how you look and feel, yet according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 56.1% percent of New York State adults are getting the recommended amount of aerobic physical activity. […]
    • National MOVE MORE Day Social Media
      Share as many of the following social media messages as you can to promote American Heart Association National MOVE MORE Month and National MOVE MORE Day on April 4. You can share posts from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association New York’s page at Facebook.com/AHANewYork or RT us on Twitter @HeartLongIsland.  Also, follow us on […]
    • Albany Update-The NYS Budget – The Good, The Bad and How You Can Help
      Caitlin O’Brien, the government relations director for New York, brings us an update on the New York state budget, and how it affects the policies and programs we need to help all New Yorkers fight heart disease and stroke. The Assembly and Senate have proposed their one-house budget bills which lay out the policies and legislation they hope to see […]
    • American Heart Association’s 55th Annual American Heart Association Long Island Heart & Stroke Ball
      Get Ready To Rock on Thursday, April 26th The American Heart Association’s Long Island Annual Heart & Stroke Ball will be celebrating its 55th year on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at the Garden City Hotel with a Rock n Roll theme. The Long Island Heart & Stroke Ball is an annual social event held to celebrate outstanding accomplishments of […]
    • MARCH into Nutrition Month
      Nutrition is a key, evidence-based part of our work at the American Heart Association to reduce the grip of cardiovascular disease on our nation, and is one of our Life’s Simple 7 (eat better). Healthy eating is one of the most important things you can do for your body. A healthy diet and lifestyle are your best weapons in the fight against heart […]
    • The Links Incorporated, Eastern Shore Chapter To Be Honored At 17th Annual Go Red For Women Luncheon
      Long Island, NY – The American Heart Association is proud to announce that The Eastern Shore (NY) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated will be honored at the American Heart Association’s 17th Annual Long Island Go Red For Women Luncheon. This year’s event will take place on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. […]
    • Have a Heart-Healthy Football Party
      Can you keep it healthy at the tailgate party or football-watching bash? Yes! Football season’s grand finale is here! And America’s most popular sport means enjoying many beloved traditions – including lots of fried and fatty meats washed down with calorie-laden drinks. Great fun, but not great for your heart-health! Your Big Game Party doesn’t mean […]
    • American Heart Association and Macy’s Accepting Nominations for 2018 New York Lifestyle Change Award
      The American Heart Association and Macy’s are searching for an inspirational woman from the New York metropolitan area to honor with the 2018 New York Lifestyle Change Award. The Association, in collaboration with Macy’s, a national sponsor of the Go Red For Women movement, created the Lifestyle Change Award to celebrate the accomplishments of women […]
    • Long Islanders Invited To 17th Annual Long Island American Heart Association “Go Red For Women” Luncheon
      Men and women from across Long Island will be getting all of their red outfits and accessories ready for the American Heart Association’s 17th Annual Long Island Go Red For Women Luncheon. Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 killers of Long Island women. For more than a decade, women have been fighting heart disease individually and […]
    • Register For Wear Red Day
      Support Go Red For Women by participating in National Wear Red Day! Why Go Red? Cardiovascular diseases in the U.S. kill approximately one woman every 80 seconds. The good news is that 80 percent of cardiac events may be prevented with education and lifestyle changes. Go Red For Women advocates for more research and swifter action for women’s heart […]
    • Give Yourself the Gift of Health by Managing High Blood Pressure
      Are you one of the 103 million Americans who have high blood pressure? Do you have a family history of it? Do you know your last blood pressure reading? Also known as the “silent killer” or hypertension, high blood pressure typically has no symptoms but can lead to deadly health consequences such as heart attack, stroke and kidney failure. The good […]
    • Heart-Healthy Tips for the Holiday Season
      The American Heart Association offers suggestions to stay happy and healthy throughout the busy holiday season. The holidays are a time for celebrating with family and friends, but often stress inhibits our abilities to enjoy the holiday season. From shopping to cooking to events, we are often packing our schedules while forgetting about our health. A […]
    • Tips for a Healthier Holiday Season from American Heart Association
      As we prepare to gather with family and friends this holiday season, the American Heart Association (AHA) reminds us that we can make smart recipe substitutions to keep our holiday meals—and the people we love—healthier. Over-indulging in traditional holiday foods can add extra pounds to our waistlines, and increase our risk for obesity, diabetes, […]
    • Heart healthy Thanksgiving travel tips
      According to AAA, an estimated 43 million Americans will be traveling over 50 miles from home to arrive to their holiday destination this year. You can bet that the taste of hot turkey, mouth-watering mashed potatoes, and fresh pumpkin pie will be on their minds!  So how do you make the right choices while you hit the road this holiday season?  Start […]
    • 12 ways to celebrate Eat Smart Month with friends and family
      Tis the season for sweet treats and holiday meals. Even the most dedicated healthy eaters can lose focus on eating clean and healthy this time of year. Never fear! The American Heart Association is designating November as Eat Smart Month. We will give you the tools, resources, and ways to take action that will keep you on track and feeling great. […]
    • How to “Eat Smart” This November
      As we get closer to the Holiday season and colder weather approaches, it is easy to get “off track” with your eating and exercise routine. Who doesn’t want to reach for that bacon wrapped hot dog over the vegetable tray?  Living a healthy lifestyle is all about balance and with Eat Smart Day kicking off Eat Smart Month on November 1st, we’re here to […]
    • American Heart Association Honors Heart Savers
      Over the years the American Heart Association Long Island Board & Heart Saver Awards Dinner has grown into something that not only thanks people from our Long Island community but continues to inspire everyone involved to continue to do what we do each day. Thursday, October 5th, was no exception. “Our Long Island Board installation dinner features […]
    • Walkers Fight Long Island’s No. 1, No. 5 Killers – Heart Disease, Stroke at Long Island Heart Walk
      They walked for Long Island friends and neighbors, they walked for family members and loved ones, they walked in honor and in memory of the close to 9,600 people on Long Island that die each year from cardiovascular diseases and stroke – Long Island’s No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death. They walked to start a healthier journey and a healthier life. Led by […]
    • “Red Cape” Ambassador Prepares for Long Island Heart Walk
        The American Heart Association is proud to have Maddie Kellerman serving as the 2017 Long Island Heart Walk “Red Cape” Ambassador. This year’s Long Island Heart Walk will be taking place on Sunday, September 17th at Jones Beach. Seven-year-old Maddie was born with a congenital heart defect and has undergone several surgeries to fix her […]
    • Pack Healthy Back to School Lunches
        It’s almost time for back-to-school! Packing the kids’ lunches for school means you have control over which foods they are eating. Parents can manage nutritious meals even when the kids are at school. According to the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, founded with the American Heart Association, American kids consume 35-50 percent of their daily […]
    • Summer Tips for a Healthy Heart
      The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association provides 10 tips to keep your family happy and healthy this summer.   Summer can bring many happy memories – family vacations, summer camp, days at the shore, staying up late and watching the sun set. No matter what your summer traditions include, be sure to keep in mind your heart and […]
    • HAMPTONS HEART BALL KICK OFF
      Even on a chilly Spring evening, the American Heart Association’s Hamptons Heart Ball summer event was all the buzz on May 22, 2017.  Over 100 guests attended a cocktail party hosted by Hamptons Heart Ball Open Your Heart Chair, Jean Shafiroff along with her husband Martin.   Jean thanked the American Heart Association for the good work they do to […]
    • American Heart Association’s 54th Annual American Heart Association Long Island Heart & Stroke Ball A Success
        Hundreds of attendees from the Long Island medical and corporate community came out to the Garden City Hotel in Garden City on Thursday, April 27th to attend the American Heart Association’s 54th Annual Long Island Heart & Stroke Ball. The Long Island Heart Ball is an annual social event held to recognize outstanding accomplishments of […]
    • May is American Stroke Month
       American Heart Association/American Stroke Association invites Long Island to join Together to End Stroke™   During American Stroke Month in May, the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association encourages Long Islanders to join together to end the 5th leading cause of death in the country that claims 5% of Long Islanders each year. […]
    • Hamptons Heart Ball Dessert Challenge
        The American Heart Association is proud to announce that they will be hosting a Hamptons Heart Ball Dessert Challenge. The event will take place on Thursday, May 4, 2017 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Centro Trattoria & Bar, 336 W. Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays, NY.   The public will be able to sample heart-friendly desserts created by […]
    • The American Heart Association’s Annual Hamptons Heart Ball Returns for its 21st Year
      Event to Take Place on Saturday, June 10, 2017 Summer is fast approaching and the Hamptons are the place to be this event season. An event that will once again stand out this summer is the American Heart Association’s 21st Annual Hamptons Heart Ball. In a NEW location this year, this incredibly anticipated event will be taking place at the Southampton […]
    • Little Steps, Big Gains
      The American Heart Association encourages people to move more and get Healthy For Good™ On April 5th, countless numbers of Long Islanders will take a step towards being Healthy For Good and walk to commemorate the American Heart Association’s National Walking Day. The Healthy For Good movement is designed to inspire all Americans to live healthier […]
    • American Heart Association’s 54th Annual American Heart Association Long Island Heart & Stroke Ball
        Heart Ball to take place Thursday, April 27th The American Heart Association’s Long Island Annual Heart & Stroke Ball will be celebrating its 54th year on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at the Garden City Hotel. The Long Island Heart & Stroke Ball is an annual social event held to celebrate outstanding accomplishments of individuals and companies […]
    • 16th Annual Go Red For Women Luncheon Enormous Success
      A crowd of over 800 Long Islanders attended the 16th Annual Long Island Go Red For Women Luncheon on Wednesday, February 15, 2017.  The sea of red could be seen throughout all the rooms at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury.   This year’s honorees included Cary Carbonaro, Certified Financial Planner, Managing Director, United Capital, Joy […]
    • Support Women’s Heart Health on National Wear Red Day
      Long Islanders will wear red and glow red on Friday, Feb. 3 to spread the message that heart disease and stroke cause 1 in 3 deaths among women each year. The American Heart Association is uniting with companies, community organizations, families and friends to “Go Red” and “Glow Red” on Friday, February 3rd to spread the message that heart disease and […]
    • Long Islanders Invited To Sixteenth Annual Long Island American Heart Association “Go Red For Women” Luncheon
      It’s that time of year again. Men and women from across Long Island will be getting all of their red outfits and accessories ready for the American Heart Association’s 16th Annual Long Island Go Red For Women Luncheon.  Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 killers of Long Island women. For more than a decade, women have been fighting heart […]
    • Go Red For Women Social Media Content
      GO RED FOR WOMEN SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT ~ #GoRedLI You know heart disease is the No. 1 killer in women. You know it’s time to fight back. And now it’s time to share your knowledge with others. Together, we have the power to save lives.  Help us spread the word by sharing our suggested social media content and help educate the women in your life about the […]
    • Join Go Red For Women’s National Wear Red Day February 3rd!
      Go Red For Women’s National Wear Red Day® – FUNRaise to Fight Women’s #1 Killer–Heart Disease! National Wear Red Day® is Friday, February 3, 2017 Why Go Red? Heart disease and stroke cause 1 in 3 deaths among women each year, killing approximately one woman every 80 seconds. Fortunately, we have the power to change that because 80 percent of cardiac […]
    • Holiday Stress? Try Our Top 5 Tips for a Heart-Healthy Holiday Season
      Send the Grinch packing this holiday season!He’s a mean one, alright. If the Grinch has stolen your healthy holiday, check out these tips from Richard Stein, professor of medicine and cardiology at the New York University School of Medicine in New York City and a spokesman for the American Heart Association. Go in with a plan. For example, make a pact […]
    • Antonia M. Donohue To Chair The 16th Annual Go Red For Women Luncheon
        The American Heart Association is proud to announce that Antonia M. Donohue, Jaspan Schlesinger LLP, Chair of the Firm’s Banking and Financial Services Practice Group will Chair the American Heart Association’s 16th Annual Long Island Go Red For Women Luncheon. This year’s event will take place on Thursday, February 15, 2017 at the Crest […]
    • Tips for a Healthier Holiday Season from American Heart Association
      Free Healthy Holiday Eating Guide Available   As we prepare to gather with family and friends this holiday season, the American Heart Association (AHA) reminds us that we can make smart recipe substitutions to keep our holiday meals—and the people we love—healthier. Over-indulging in traditional holiday foods can add extra pounds to our waistlines, and […]
    • Are You Ready For Some Football?!
      The American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association offers healthy tailgating tips to score a touchdown at your next football party   Football season is back, and you know what that means! Time to grab your jersey and cheer your favorite team while grabbing some munchies during the game. The American Heart Association/American Stroke […]
    • “Red Cape” Ambassador Prepares for Long Island Heart Walk
      The American Heart Association is proud to have Thomas Wrightington serving as the 2016 Long Island Heart Walk “Red Cape” Ambassador. This year’s Long Island Heart Walk will be taking place on Sunday, September 18th at Jones Beach. Thomas was in the third grade when he found out he had a congenital heart defect, specifically an aortic valve […]
    • Study supports Heart Association call for New York Legislature to Increase Healthy Food Availability
      Those living 1 mile or less from a grocery store have slower rates of calcium growth in coronary arteries.   The New York state Legislature approved a $500,000 investment in the Healthy Food & Healthy Communities fund in 2016 – far less than the $15 million that the American Heart Association and other health groups sought as part of the Healthy […]
    • Put Your Heart First – Join the American Heart Association’s Long Island Heart Walk to Save Lives
      Heart Walk participants take healthy steps to stomp out heart disease and stroke   Thousands of Long Islanders are expected to join the American Heart Association’s Long Island Heart Walk on Sunday, September 18th to raise funds to fight heart disease and stroke, America’s No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death,. The annual event begins at 8:30 a.m. at […]
    • MARC HAMROFF, ESQ. APPOINTED TO AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION REGIONAL AFFILIATE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
      The Founders Affiliate of the American Heart Association (AHA) recently appointed Marc Hamroff, Esq. to their eight-state Affiliate Board of Directors. Hamroff is Managing Partner, Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP. He will serve a two-year board term. “We are pleased to welcome Marc Hamroff to the Founders Affiliate Board of Directors,” said […]
    • American Heart Association’s Golf & Tennis Classic A Sellout Success
      Monday, June 20, 2016 the American Heart Association hosted its 28th Annual Golf Classic-A Joel Hamroff Memorial Tribute at the Meadow Brook Club in Jericho. Event Co-Chairs Steven Yanofsky, Parts Authority, Inc. and Harry Armon, ARCAP Partners, LLC along with the corporate and community leadership of Long Island, participated to increase awareness of […]
    • American Heart Association Launches New Campaign to Increase Bystander CPR Among Latino Millennials
      National CPR & AED Awareness Week, June 1-7, aims to educate Americans about CPR and AED training in order to increase the chance of survival from cardiac arrest. Every year, more than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside the hospital; only 10 percent of people survive. CPR can double or even triple the chances of survival if provided immediately. […]
    • Five F.A.S.T. things you should know about stroke
        May is American Stroke Month You don’t need superpowers to be a hero when it comes to stroke, you just need to pay attention to the risk factors and know the warning signs.   “Stroke is largely preventable and treatable,” said Mary Ann Bauman, M.D., chair of the American Stroke Association Advisory Committee. “The best way to beat a stroke is to […]
    • American Heart Association’s Golf Classic In Its 28th Year
      Tennis Classic to return for 2nd year On Monday, June 20, 2016 the American Heart Association will be hosting its 28th Annual Golf Classic-A Joel Hamroff Memorial Tribute at the Meadow Brook Club in Jericho.  Event Co-Chairs Steven Yanofsky, Parts Authority, Inc. and Harry Armon, ARCAP Partners, LLC along with the corporate and community leadership of […]
    • Lace Up and Go
      The American Heart Association promotes walking as part of a month-long awareness campaign; asks America to “donate” minutes walked On Wednesday, April 6th, countless numbers of Long Islanders will lace up their sneakers and walk to commemorate the annual American Heart Association’s National Walking Day. The Long Island Health Collaborative will be […]
    • Health organizations and partners call for improved access to healthy food for kids and families
      Nearly 3 million New Yorkers live in lower-income communities with limited healthy food options The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, Food Industry Alliance, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, and the Alliance of New York State YMCAs joined forces to call for the final state budget to include funding to make it easier […]
    • Nutrition Tips For Healthier Families
      March is National Nutrition Month and the American Heart Association is working to help kids and families live heart-healthy lives by setting healthier diet goals. About one in three American kids and teens are overweight or obese, which can lead to a broad range of health problems. You can help your child develop healthy habits early in life that will […]
    • 15th Annual Go Red For Women Luncheon Enormous Success
      A crowd of over 800 Long Islanders attended the 15th Annual Long Island Go Red For Women Luncheon on Wednesday, February 11, 2016.  The sea of red could be seen throughout all the rooms at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury.   This year’s honorees included Linda Ressa, Sales Manager, New Construction Specialist, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage […]
    • Staying Active in Cold Weather
      The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association encourages you to be heart-healthy all winter long. When winter blows in, you can pull the blankets over your head and go back to sleep—or you can suit up and head out for an outdoor winter adventure! The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association recommends adults aim for […]
    • Go Red FOR FEBRUARY–HEART MONTH
      The American Heart Association (AHA) wants you to GO RED on Friday, February 5th for National Wear Red Day to help shine a light on the number one killer of men and women—heart disease. Companies, community organizations and residents are invited to get creative to make landmarks, main streets, buildings and homes “Go Red” to kick off February’s […]
    • Linda Ressa To Be Honored At 15th Annual Go Red For Women Luncheon
      The American Heart Association is proud to announce that Linda Ressa, Sales Manager, New Construction Specialist, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage will be honored at the American Heart Association’s 15th Annual Long Island Go Red For Women Luncheon. This year’s event will take place on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. […]