American Heart Association
08/30/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/30/2024 16:47
SEPTEMBER: Hispanic Heritage month begins, plus it's A-Fib, P.A.D., Cholesterol Education Month and Sept 29th is World Heart Day
Celebrating 100 years of the American Heart Association
There's no letting up in the next 100 years as we remain devoted to a future of health and hope for everyone, everywhere.
National Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15-Oct. 15
Hispanic communities empowered:
Understanding R.Á.P.I.D.O. acronym saves lives
The American Stroke Association promotes R.Á.P.I.D.O., a culturally relevant Spanish acronym, to raise awareness of common stroke symptoms
Transcripción Infográfica - Identifique un derrame cerebral
- R - Rostro caído (Face drooping)
- Á - Alteración del equilibrio (Loss of Balance, or Lack of Coordination)
- P - Pérdida de fuerza en el brazo (Arm weakness)
- I - Impedimento visual repentino (Sudden vision difficulty)
- D - Dificultad para hablar (Slurred or Strange Speech)
- O - Obtener ayuda, llamar al 911 (Get help, call 911)
Tome medidas para prevenir el derrame cerebral ahora para poder estar presente más adelante. Obtenga más información en Stroke.org/Espanol.
The American Heart Association's campaign, Together at the Table/ Juntos En La Mesa, inspires healthier lifestyles.
Small changes in the kitchen can lead to big impact on your family's health | Los pequeños cambios en la cocina pueden aportar grandes beneficios en la salud de su familia
AHA 2024 Health Equity Impact Goal
Caregiving a concern as Hispanic community in U.S. ages faster
Dietary patterns may explain differing CVD rates among Hispanic/Latino groups in U.S.(March 2022)
Hispanic/Latino and Black communities have been disproportionately affected when it comes to food accessibility, availability and affordability. To learn more about how you can advocate for healthy food access, visit You're the Cure Action Centeror text JUNTOS to 46739
Budget Friendly | American Heart Association Recipes
For Spanish-language news stories, visit heart.org/noticias
As summer wraps up and kids head back to the classrooms, it's important to recognize how young people spend their free time could impact their heart health.
According to the American Heart Association, too much screen time and unhealthy on-the-go eating habits could make for some hard lessons in poor heart health in the future.
Keep busy kids focused on heart health | Spanish news release
- AHA health infographic: Kids Physical and Mental Health Infographic
- AHA health inforgraphic: 25 Ways To Get Moving At Home
- AHA health information: Dietary Recommendations for Health Children
- AHA health information: 3 Tips for Better Sleep Infographic
- AHA health information: Together Tuesday
- AHA health information: NFL Play 60
Help your children develop healthy eating habits early in life that will bring lifelong benefits.
Be a role model for an active lifestyle. Start moving more yourself and find ways to be active together as a family.
National Cholesterol Education Month
Cholesterol is a waxy substance. It's not inherently "bad." Your body needs it to build cells. But too much can pose a problem. Find answers to your questions about cholesterol here.
Healthy Aging | National Self-Care Awareness | Self-Improvement Month
American Heart Association's checklist to measure cardiovascular health, called Life's Essential 8™, adds healthy sleep as essential for optimal cardiovascular health along with other health and lifestyle factors like nicotine exposure, physical activity, diet, weight, blood glucose, cholesterol and blood pressure.
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month
Peripheral artery disease is a narrowing of the peripheral arteries that carry blood away from the heart to other parts of the body. The most common type is lower-extremity PAD. Learn more about symptoms, treatments and more.
National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month
(AFib or AF) is a quivering or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure and some other heart-related complications. Learn more about A-Fib.
National Preparedness Month
The American Heart Association has important tips to prepare for hurricanes and other natural disasters that can negatively impact physical and mental health
Fruit & Veggie Month - An easy first step to eating healthy is to add fruits & veggies at every meal/snack. Healthy Eating Tips
LNational Chili Pepper Month - Can chili peppers help you live longer?
National Apple Month and Better Breakfast Month - Whole-wheat Apple Pancake Recipe
News:
- Alarming trends call for action to define the future role of food in nation's health - New public opinion poll and expert analysis reflect crucial need to make healthy food accessible to avert projected crisis in cardiovascular disease incidence, costs (June 2024)
Prescription for fruits, vegetables linked to better heart health, food security -Prescriptions for free produce were associated with reduced blood pressure, blood sugar and body mass index, finds new study in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes journal (Aug. 2023)
Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2024
September 5-8, 2024
Hilton Chicago | Chicago, Illinois
News from #Hypertension24 (to be added as available)
AHA Scientific Sessions 2024, #AHA24
November 16-18, 2024
McCormick Place Convention Center | Chicago
Resuscitation Science Symposium 2024 | November 16-17, 2024 | Hilton Chicago
More September Calendar Highlights
National Hispanic Heritage Month, National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month, Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month, National Cholesterol Education Month, Self-Improvement Month, Healthy Aging/Older Americans Month, National Fruits & Veggies Month, National Preparedness Month, Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month, National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, National Yoga Awareness Month, and September 29 is World Heart Day.
9/2 - Labor Day
9/5 - International Day of Charity
9/5-8 - American Heart Association Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2024
9/8 - World Physical Therapy Day | Grandparents' Day
9/10 - World Suicide Prevention Day
9/11 - Patriot Day
9/12 - National Day of Encouragement
9/16 - Mexican Independence Day | Working Parents Day
9/16-22 - National Rehabilitation Awareness Week
9/17 - National Voter Registration Day
9/20 - National POW/MIA Recognition Day
9/21 - International Eat An Apple Day | National Dance Day | National Gymnastics Day | International Day of Peace | World Gratitude Day | World Alzheimer's Day
9/22 - Fall Equinox
9/23 - International Day of Sign Languages
9/27 - Native American Day
9/29 - World Heart Day