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Help us ensure everyone in Kansas has the opportunity to live longer, healthier lives.
Kansas

Communities with Heart

Libraries with Heart

The American Heart Association has made blood pressure kiosks available at various community locations across Kansas.

Interest in CPR Soars

CPR

After Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin received life-saving CPR on the football field, many have pledged to learn CPR.

Chicken with Strawberry and Pineapple Salsa

Grilled Chicken with Strawberry and Pineapple Salsa

This heart-healthy recipe features tender grilled chicken topped with a vibrant strawberry and pineapple salsa, balancing sweet and savory flavors. Fresh cilantro, lime juice, and jalapeño add a refreshing kick, making it a light yet satisfying dish.

Don't Miss Our Spring Renewal Drive!

When cardiac arrest occurs outside of a hospital, the chance of surviving is just 10%. Renew your support now and your gift will be QUADRUPLED to support critical programs like our Nation of Lifesavers initiative to train at least one person per household in CPR.
CPR Materials

Events in Your Area

Kansas City Go Red for Women Luncheon

Location: Overland Park Convention Center

Date: Friday, May 2, 2025 - 10:00 AM

Register

In Your Community

The American Heart Association is committed to driving equitable health impact in Kansas through five key priority areas: women, COVID-19, tobacco and vaping, patients and healthy living. Equity is at the center of our work and it will continue to guide all that we do. 

Through our focus on these key impact areas, and with collaboration among local organizations, sponsors, businesses and others that serve the community we are working to improve the health and well-being of all Kansans while saving and improving lives.

Community

Our legislative and regulatory priorities help to mitigate risk factors and protect survivors in communities across the country. We support the enactment of evidence-based public policies that lead to longer, healthier lives.

Public policy advocacy is an essential strategy used by the Association to affect necessary and sustainable policy, system and environmental changes that help Kansans build healthier lives free of cardiovascular disease and stroke.

Our efforts in Kansas communities are focused on ensuring access to health care coverage through Medicaid Expansion, protecting comprehensive insurance and equitable enforcement of tobacco retail licensure.

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Board Chair
Shawn Jiwanlal
Simmons Bank

Leadership Development Chair
Alex Melugin, MBA
Phoenix Home Care & Hospice

Members

Laura Barnes
FORVIS

Nicole Castleberry
Wesley Health Care

Yvette Connor
CohnReznick

Don D. Gribble
Hite, Fanning & Honeyman L.L.P.

Clayton Kaiser
Foulston Siefkin L.L.P.

Alison Lacy
Kansas Acute Medical Staffing Services

Christopher Rea
Foundation Properties

Board Chair
Keri Mathew
Central Bank of the Midwest

Board President
Dr. Heath Wilt
North Kansas City Hospital

Chair-Elect
Carla Duryee
Duryee Consulting

Members

Adriana Martinez
ECCO Select

Brian Burkett
JE Dunn Construction

Damon Jacobs
Indian Health Services

Dr. Steven Kaster

Jayson Cuba
The Miller Group

Kalinda Calkins
Bank of Oklahoma

Marvin Szneler

Matt Sogard
Overland Park Regional Medical Center

Mindy Brissey
MRB Strategies

Dr. Natalie Jayaram
Children’s Mercy Hospital

Patricia Beatty

Phil Eilers
HNTB

Stephanie Moss
Concerned Clergy

Tim Castaneda
Amazon Web Services


Contact Us

Wichita
 

By Appointment Only:
121 S Whittier Rd, #220
Wichita, KS 67207

Phone: 316-768-3830

Media Requests: (501) 690-2382

Kansas City

By Appointment Only:
5800 Foxridge Drive #108,
Mission, KS 66202

Phone: (913) 652-1900

Media Requests: (913) 652-1914

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Heart and Stroke News

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