National Walking Day, celebrated the first Wednesday in April (April 3 this year), was established by the American Heart Association to encourage people to move more throughout the day. 1 in 4 U.S. adults sits for longer than eight hours each day, which can have negative consequences on physical and mental health. Regular exercise improves
We’re excited to welcome Mary Kay Klimesh, general counsel for Douglas County School District RE-1 to the Denver Board of Directors. Mary Kay is an accomplished and highly skilled advocate with three decades of experience representing PreK-12 schools. Her leadership will be invaluable as we work to create a healthier Colorado for all. Read on
Since 2004 our Go Red for Women campaign, has addressed the awareness and clinical care gaps of a women’s greatest health threat, cardiovascular disease. As Go Red celebrates 20 years of making an impact, and we celebrate our 100-year anniversary, we are prepared to meet the evolving needs of women now, and at every age,
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone that attended and contributed to the Denver Heart Ball on Saturday, February 24, 2024. The event was truly remarkable thanks to the generosity of everyone that attended. Special thank you to our local Together to End Stroke Sponsor HealthONE, as well as our event sponsors
We’re so excited to come together at the Denver Heart Ball on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at the Grand Hyatt Denver. The annual event is a celebratory evening of storytelling, dinner, and dancing with entertainment by a Moments Notice & Company. The Denver Heart Ball is part of the Heart of Denver campaign, which supports
National Wear Red Day is almost here! Join us on Friday, Feb. 2 on National Wear Red Day, and rock your favorite red while helping us raise awareness about the dangers of heart disease and stroke in women. Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of women. For too long, heart disease and stroke have
Join us on Friday, Feb. 2 for Wear Red Day at the Capitol. The event will bring together the community to celebrate the mission of the American Heart Association and our commitment to heart health in Colorado. This free breakfast event will take place between 7:30 and 11:30 a.m. and will include mission speakers, remarks
February is American Heart Month, and this year, we’re urging everyone in Colorado to learn the life-saving skill of CPR. With more than 350,000 people experiencing cardiac arrests outside of a hospital each year, including 23,000 children, CPR is a critical skill that kids as young as 9 years old can learn. Our goal is
Every day, Americans’ lives are touched by heart disease and stroke. Whether it is our own health that is impacted or the lives of family members, friends, or co-workers, there is a lot at stake when it comes to fighting our nation’s No. 1 and No. 5 killers, heart disease and stroke. But we all
Each year, Coloradans come together to make extraordinary things happen on Colorado Gives Day and we are so grateful for everyone that generously donated to the American Heart Association. Locally, we’re taking a holistic approach to tackling issues that are preventing our communities from living a heart healthy life. When you support the American Heart