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100 Survivor Project
Michigan Lawmakers Approve Funding for AHA Priorities
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The American Heart Association is leading an ongoing statewide effort to advance the health and well-being of every Michigan resident, thanking lawmakers for acting to pass stronger policies on tobacco cessation, nutrition, and better access to health care in our state. The Association applauds lawmakers for coming together to pass a comprehensive state budget that funds key American Heart Association priorities.
Cardiac Emergency Response Plans in MI Schools
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The American Heart Association, along with the Smart Heart Sports Coalition, celebrated as Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed into law House Bills 5527 and 5528, which require comprehensive cardiac emergency response plans in schools, at school athletic facilities and at school events, while also adding a training requirement for school athletic coaches.
Washtenaw County Physical Health Initiative
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Thanks to the incredible generosity of Steve Sarn and the work of the American Heart Association, patients at Packard Health now have the opportunity to enhance their physical well-being with a no-cost membership to the Ann Arbor Y! This donation is making a real difference in the community and the lives of Packard patients by providing access to fitness resources that promote a healthy lifestyle.
Slow Cooker Vegetable Turkey Soup
Garden vegetables and beans add color and flavor to this hearty comfort food. Prepare the ingredients in the morning or the night before, let them slow cook all day, and at dinnertime all that's left to do is ladle the soup into bowls.
American Heart Association celebrates Centennial year
Kalamazoo man’s wife saves her husband using hands-only CPR
2X IMPACT FOR 2X LIFESAVING
Cardiovascular disease continues to claim more loved ones than all cancers combined Your support today will go TWICE as far to help fund scientific research, critical prevention services and more to help save lives.
Events in Your Area
Ann Arbor Heart Ball
Location: Jack Roth Stadium Club at Michigan Stadium
Date: Friday, October 4, 2024 - 06:00 PM
RegisterGrand Rapids Heart Walk
Location: Sturrus Sports and Fitness Center @ Aquinas College
Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024 - 09:00 AM
RegisterHard Hats with Heart Michigan
Location: 1 Campus Martius
Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024 - 05:00 PM
RegisterKalamazoo Heart Walk
Location: Celery Flats Historical Area
Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024 - 09:00 AM
Register2024 Detroit CycleNation
Location: Franklin Athletic Club
Date: Monday, October 28, 2024 - 04:24 PM
RegisterDetroit Heart Ball
Location: The Henry Ford Museum
Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024 - 06:30 PM
RegisterIn Your Community
For more than 40 years, Advocacy has had a mission-critical role in the American Heart Association's work. 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 Michigan citizens build healthier lives free of cardiovascular disease and stroke.
Our efforts in Michigan and its communities are focused on the following policy areas: Tobacco and Vaping, Access to Care, Healthy Eating, and Hypertension Prevention and Control.
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The American Heart Association is committed to driving equitable health impact in Michigan through five key priority areas: women, readiness, tobacco and vaping, patients, and healthy living. Equity is always 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 Michigan citizens while saving and improving countless lives.
Throughout the state of Michigan, we’ve seen our community impact work grow, including efforts around creating avenues for greater access to care, expanding healthy food access and education, building a network of first responders through CPR kits in schools, supporting blood pressure screenings and education, and educating on the dangers of tobacco and vaping.
People are counting on us as never before. We at the American Heart Association, along with our supporters, will drive change, and we will be relentless. Thank you for your continued support.
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The American Heart Association - Michigan is looking to form a strong group of event volunteers in the Detroit, Ann Arbor, Kalamazoo, and Grand Rapids areas. If you have a passion for our life saving mission and are looking to get involved, please fill out the form to tell us more about yourself. We’d love to have you on our volunteer team!
Board Chair
Sharon Gipson, CPA
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Board President
Brian J. O’Neil, MD, FACEP, FAHA
Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center
Members
Amy Acs
Adient
Deborah Greenman
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
Dr. Phillip Levy, MD, MPH, FAHA
Wayne State University
Dr. Pamela Marcovitz, MD
William Beaumont Hospital Health System
Stefanie Roberts Newman
Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital
Kristy Sidlar
The Mom Project
Paula Silver
DTE Energy
Andrew Wasiniak
Buildings Group-Detroit
Board Chair
Paul Jaeckle
Meijer
Board President
Michelle Peña, MSN, RN, NEA-BC
Trinity Health
Leadership Development Chair
India Manns
Community Leader
President-Elect
Kate Veenstra, DNP, MSN, RN, CNL, CMSRN, NEA-BC
UofM Health-West
Chair-Elect
Michael Hebreard
Wolverine Worldwide
Members
Aiesha Ahmed, MD, MBA
Spectrum Health
Matthew Bates
Parker Hannifin
Tasha Blackmon
Cherry Health
Carrie Caverly
Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI
Carlos Cubia
Corewell Health
Katie Golomb
Mercantile Bank of MI
Karen Kennedy, MD
Trinity Health
Maureen Kirkwood
Health Net of West Michigan
Melissa Meitz
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
Laura Moody
Community Leader
Juan Olivarez
JRO Consulting, LLC
Chuck Osterink
MVP Sports Clubs
Amy Stahley, PhD, MSN-Ed, RN
Davenport College
Tom Welch
Fifth Third Bank
Contact Us
Southeast Michigan
By Appointment Only:
26555 Evergreen Road, Ste 570
Southfield, MI 48076
Phone: (248) 936-5800
Grand Rapids, Michigan
By Appointment Only:
3940 Peninsular Dr., S.E., Ste 180
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Phone: (616) 482-1503
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Phone: (616) 482-1500
Heart and Stroke News
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