Mark your calendars and save the date for the 2024 Denver Heart Ball on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024. The annual event is a celebratory evening of storytelling, dinner, and dancing, and will include an exciting auction will take place at the Grand Hyatt Denver. The Denver Heart Ball is part of the Heart of Denver
The American Heart Association believes in the right to healthy food for all people to live their best lives. We know that the results of eating unhealthily can be devastating with an increased risk of obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. Because of this, we are working to build a future of healthy eating in communities
We know that universal preschool provides children with the ideal setting for building habits that help them grow up healthy by fostering social interactions, physical activity and nutrition education. That’s why the American Heart Association worked with a large, statewide coalition of organizations that supported Proposition II, Preschool for All Coloradans. With the election earlier
In Colorado, we’re taking a holistic approach to tackling issues that are preventing our communities from living a heart healthy life. Colorado Gives Day is right around the corner on Dec. 5. With your support, we’re able to work on programs that help improve blood pressure, increase access to healthy food, reduce tobacco use, provide
We’re excited to announce that two Denver leaders are joining the American Heart Association’s Leaders of Impact campaign in an effort to combat health inequities in the community. These Denver nominees were selected to take part in Leaders of Impact because of their passion and drive to make a difference. Joining this year’s class of
On Sept. 21, the Denver community came together to Ride the Revolution at CycleNation, which is a high energy, block party style event on stationary bikes. The campaign was led by 2023 Denver CycleNation chair, Anthony Long, partner at Pinnacle Healthcare Consulting. As we reflect on the success of our 2023 Denver CycleNation event, we
Election Day is right around the corner and by now, you should have received your Colorado Ballot Information Booklet (Blue Book) explaining upcoming ballot measures. This election season, the American Heart Association is supporting Proposition II which if passed, will fund statewide early care and education, as well as tobacco prevention and cessation programs. This
Workers in the construction industry are at an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease due to the physical demands of the job, stress, and habits. In fact, 1 in 25 have already been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease. That’s why we’re working with leaders in the construction industry on Hard Hats with Heart, an initiative to
The American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge initiative is an educational program aimed at promoting physical and emotional well-being among elementary, middle and public-school students. The American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge program, which is rooted in proven science, educates students on their health while supporting the community through learning Hands-Only CPR, warning signs of
Knowledge and management of heart-related risk factors and conditions are critical in reducing the likelihood of and improving outcomes with stroke, especially across populations with health disparities. Through the Getting to the Heart of Stroke initiative, the American Heart Association and HealthONE are working together on a new program focused on clinical training, community, and