Author Archives: American Heart Association

In communities across Atlanta, women are the backbone of families, neighborhoods, and workplaces. They lead, nurture, and advocate often without pause. But when it comes to their own health, too many women are forced to choose between caring for others and caring for themselves. That tradeoff is costing lives. Cardiovascular disease affects nearly half of […]

In metro Atlanta, nutrition security remains one of the most urgent health challenges impacting families’ ability to thrive and directly influencing the community’s rates of chronic disease. Nearly 1 in 8 Georgians face food insecurity, and for neighborhoods already confronting high rates of high blood pressure and limited access to health care, the lack of […]

February is American Heart Month—a time when we’re reminded that heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S. But beyond prevention, there’s a crucial conversation we must amplify: preparedness. The ability to recognize and respond to a cardiac emergency can mean the difference between life and death. Yet, the vast majority of […]

Every person deserves the opportunity for a full and healthy life. But this is not the reality for many people of color and others whose health suffers because of social factors beyond their control. Poverty, income disparities, food insecurity and the lack of healthy housing have significant implications for health risk and the ability to […]

In 1949, Atlanta was undergoing significant changes, reshaping one of America’s most dynamic cities. The city was transitioning from a streetcar-centered layout to an automobile-focused infrastructure, with cars quickly becoming the primary mode of transportation. At the same time, Atlanta’s health landscape was also evolving, marked by the founding of the Georgia chapter of the […]

A celebration of a century of profound impact on heart health and well-being, 2024 marks the 100th birthday of the American Heart Association and the start of the organization’s Bold HeartsTM celebration. Beginning a new century of mission critical work, the organization continues the steadfast commitment to making the bold moves needed for new paths […]

Fostering collective action with the National Football League and community organizations to improve the health and well-being of youth and their families in the metro area For over 15 years, the American Heart Association and the National Football League (NFL) have championed 60 minutes of daily youth activity in schools, benefiting millions through the NFL […]

The American Heart Association urges youth sports coaches, parents, and student athletes to know how to help in an emergency—on and off the field According to the National Museum of Archives, the power of sports has many applications. Sports unite people, teach values, and inspire hope and pride.1  Nonetheless, sports also have a way of amplifying voices […]

The American Heart Association shares bold and ambitious mission to ensure equitable health for the next century The American Heart Association has saved and improved lives for nearly 100 years through data, scientific research, awareness and education, advocacy, collaboration with community clinics and hospital systems and so much more. Our work began in 1949 here […]

The American Heart Association aims to inspire the metro Atlanta community to learn Hands-Only CPR Like so many, our eyes were on the Cincinnati Bengals’ field the night of January 2nd. Buffalo Bill’s player Damar Hamlin suffered from a cardiac arrest and it was this moment that proved the significance of the lifesaving skill of […]

Across metro Atlanta, those living with cardiovascular disease regularly face obstacles to care. Perhaps they can’t afford treatment and must choose between rent and their hypertension medications. Perhaps they can’t understand their doctor’s instructions due to a language barrier, ineffective communication or they are hard of hearing. Or perhaps their doctor’s instructions run counter to […]

Atlanta Community is encouraged to join Atlanta’s largest event dedicated to funding lifesaving research for heart health  More than 7,500 Metro Atlanta residents are expected to raise their heart rates, awareness, and funds for the American Heart Association’s Greater Atlanta Heart Walk. On Saturday, September 10 at 8 a.m., Greater Atlanta Heart Walk participants and teams are invited to […]

Building awareness around the Grow the Good initiative in the Atlanta community  The American Heart Association (AHA) of metro Atlanta and Wholesome Wave Georgia (WWG) have teamed up with community organizations in the city of Atlanta to create awareness around the Grow the Good initiative, a grassroots campaign promoting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) incentive […]

Wholesome Wave Georgia and the American Heart Association advocating to increase access to healthy, locally grown food According to data from Feeding America, 11.3% of Fulton County and 10.5% of DeKalb County residents – two of Georgia’s most populous counties – are nutrition insecure. This means that over 180,000 people across both counties are struggling […]

By Erin Thomas, Communications and Marketing Director of the American Heart Association About 50 million people in the United States are at higher risk for cardiovascular disease because they lack the most basic needs — healthy food, clean air and drinking water, quality education, employment and housing. These basic needs are identified as social determinants […]