American Heart Association
09/30/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/30/2024 15:05
October features Hispanic Heritage Month and World Stroke Day, World Mental Health Day, plus Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month and more
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
New Spanish language stroke prevention website aims to remove barriers to equitable health
English News release - Spanish News release
The American Stroke Association launches a unique, culturally relevant website to raise stroke awareness AND 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.Á.P.I.D.O.
Transcripción Infográfica - Identifique un derrame cerebral
R.Á.P.I.D.O.
- 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.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month
World Restart a Heart Day October 16th
People often use these terms interchangeably, but they're not the same. A heart attack is when blood flow to the heart is blocked. Sudden cardiac arrest is when the heart malfunctions and suddenly stops beating. A heart attack is a "circulation" problem and sudden cardiac arrest is an "electrical" problem.
According to American Heart Association data, 9 out of every 10 people who experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital die, in part because they do not receive immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) more than half of the time. CPR, especially if performed immediately, can double or triple a person's chance of survival.
The Association encourages everyone, everywhere to join in the Nation of Lifesavers initiative and make CPR awareness and education a permanent fixture in all communities across the country. Take 90 seconds to learn how to save a life now at www.heart.org/nation.
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Mental Illness Awareness Week Oct. 6-12
National Depression Screening Day and World Mental Health Day are October 10th
Stress happens, especially these days. How you eat, move and manage stress impacts your well-being, physically and mentally. Reduce stress for a healthier version of you.
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October is Health Literacy Month and National Health Education Week - October 21-25, 2024
Life's Essential 8 are the key measures for improving and maintaining cardiovascular health, as defined by the Association. Better cardiovascular health helps lower the risk for heart disease, stroke and other major health problems.
LE8 Health Behaviors: Eat Better, Health Behaviors: Be More Active, Health Behaviors: Quit Tobacco, Health Behaviors: Get Healthy Sleep, Health Factors: Manage Weight, Health Factors: Control Cholesterol, Health Factors: Manage Blood Sugar, Health Factors: Manage Blood Pressure
International Infection Prevention Week Oct. 13-19 | Flu Season Preparedness
AHA News - COVID, flu and RSV: What to know about who should get vaccinated and when
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
Media REGISTER NOW for
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 October Calendar Highlights
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month, National Hispanic Heritage Month, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Fire Prevention/Fire Safety Month, National Disability Employment Awareness Month, National Physical Therapy Month
October 29 is World Stroke Day
October 1-7 - National Primary Care Week | Mental Illness Awareness Week
October 5 - National Depression Screening Day
October 6 - National Diversity Day
October 9 - Columbus Day
October 10 - World Mental Health Day
October 11 - National Coming Out Day
October 14-20 - National Baking Week
October 15 - National Latino Aids Awareness Day | Global Handwashing Day
Oct. 15-21 - International Infection Prevention Week
October 16 -World Restart a Heart Day | Bosses' Day | World Food Day
October 16-20 - National Health Education Week
October 21 - National Check Your Meds Day
October 22-28 - Respiratory Care Week
October 29 -World Stroke Day
October 31 - Halloween