Are you confident you would know what to do if you witnessed someone experiencing sudden cardiac arrest? Unfortunately, only about 46 percent of people that experience an out of hospital cardiac arrest get the immediate help that they need before professional help arrives. And, about 90 percent of people who experience an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
Dust off those tuxes, pull your favorite ball gown out of the closet, put on your dancing shoes and join us on April 30 for our first in person Denver Heart Ball in two years. We’re so excited to come together at the Hilton Denver City Center for a night out on the town filled
The fact is: cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year. That’s approximately one woman every minute! But it doesn’t affect all women alike, and the warning signs for women aren’t the same as men. What’s more: These facts only begin to scratch the surface. To help
To help Colorado’s kids create lifelong, heart healthy habits, the American Heart Association (AHA) is excited to announce that our local advocacy and health strategies teams worked closely with local health organizations and the Golden City Council to put the health of kids first. In late January, the Golden City Council unanimously approved the Healthy
It’s no secret February is all about hearts — but not just the candy kind. It’s also American Heart Month, a time when the nation unites to raise awareness about the dangers of heart disease and stroke. The federally designated event reinforces the importance of heart health and the need for more research, with a
We’re so excited to announce the addition of two members to the Denver team, Chloe and Caitlyn. Both are boomerang employees of the American Heart Association (AHA) and we’re thrilled to welcome them back! Please help us in welcoming Chloe Brown, our new Senior Director of the Heart of Denver campaign. In Chole’s role she