American Heart Association Pennsylvania
End-of-Year Philadelphia Impact Report
In Greater Philadelphia, our work is sustainably addressing key issues of increasing nutrition security, removing barriers to CPR and AED training resources, improving hypertension control rates and improving maternal health.
Pittsburgh Executive Steps into Chair Role
Sandra (Sandy) Volpe has assumed a two-year term as chair of the board of directors for the Eastern States region of the American Heart Association. Volpe served as chairperson-elect July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
Capital Region Leaders of Impact Winner
William Oyster has been named the American Heart Association Capital Region 2023 Leaders of Impact winner for their work in driving equitable health in the community. Over the course of seven weeks, Oyster participated in the blind fundraising competition raising a total of $20,100.
York Hospital Surgical Technologist Drives Equitable Health as York Leaders of Impact Winner
Krista Null, a certified surgical technologist at WellSpan Health York Hospital, has been named the American Heart Association York 2023 Leaders of Impact winner for their work in driving equitable health in the community. In the south central Pennsylvania area, life expectancy varies by 22 years which can often be caused by the social determinants of health and the barriers to achieving health equity for all communities – factors that include structural racism and lacking access to quality healthcare.
Wegmans and the American Heart Association Teaming up with Big33 to Save Lives Through CPR
With nearly 3 out of 4 cardiac arrests outside of the hospital occurring in homes, knowing how to perform CPR is critically important. CPR, especially if performed immediately, could double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival.
That is why the American Heart Association, the worldwide leader in resuscitation science and education, and Wegmans are adding lifesavers to the chain of survival by providing Hands-Only CPR education resources in the community through CPR & First Aid in Youth Sports™ Training Kits. These training kits are designed for youth instructors to ensure they and their community know the lifesaving skills of Hands-Only CPR, how to use an AED, and how to help during sports related emergencies. Each kit can train approximately 300 people per year.
Essay Contest Wins 16 Central Pennsylvania Students a Day of Real STEM Education
An essay about making their school heart smart recently earned 16 central Pennsylvania students recognition from the American Heart Association and Penn State Health Children’s Hospital and an exclusive STEM education day. The essay contest winners gathered in September at the Children’s Hospital for a full day of hands-on learning experiences, instruction and conversations with Penn State Health physicians and health care professionals. They left with a better understanding of the many paths that can lead to a STEM career and practical skills that they can put to use now.
109 Hospitals in Pennsylvania Recognized for Efforts to Improve Outcomes for Americans with Heart Disease and Stroke
More than 100 hospitals across Pennsylvania are among the 2,600 nationwide that participate in the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® initiative to improve outcomes for Americans who experience heart disease or stroke.
Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the United States, respectively. These health crises require swift and proven treatment to ensure the best outcomes for patients. The American Heart Association, devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, sets the standards for high-quality, science-based care and access that all patients deserve.
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Pittsburgh
American Heart Association
Four Gateway Center
444 Liberty St. Suite 1300
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone:
(412) 208-3550
Philadelphia
American Heart Association
1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Suite 700
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone:
(215) 575-5200
Harrisburg/Lancaster/
Lebanon/York/Central PA
American Heart Association
4250 Crums Hill Road, Suite 100
Harrisburg, PA 17112
Phone:
(717) 730-1700
Erie (mail-only)
American Heart Association
Attn: Erie
4250 Crums Hill Road, Suite 100
Harrisburg, PA 17112
Phone:
(717) 730-1700
Lehigh Valley (mail-only)
American Heart Association
Attn: Lehigh Valley
4250 Crums Mill Road
Harrisburg, PA 17112
Phone:
(484) 245-6290
Northeast PA (mail-only)
American Heart Association
Attn: Northeast PA
P.O. Box 3049
Syracuse, NY 13202
Phone:
(315) 728-7540
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