Come Ride the Revolution at Denver CycleNation on Sept. 21. Get yourself in gear, get on a bike, and help to stop the cycle of heart disease and stroke. Anthony Long, Partner with Pinnacle Healthcare Consulting will serve as the 2023 Denver CycleNation chair and lead the revolution as we work towards solving brain and
Volunteers are the heartbeat of the American Heart Association, and the Denver team is pleased to welcome five new members to the local board of directors, including a new board chair. New board member, Erin Amerlan, Managing Director, Enterprise & Operational Risk Management at Charles Schwab will serve as chair of the Denver board of
Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure, and many don’t even know they have it. When left untreated, the damage that high blood pressure does to the circulatory system is a significant contributing factor to heart attack, stroke and other health threats. The first step to controlling blood pressure is knowing what the
The American Heart Association knows that a strong community starts with a healthy heartbeat. On June 3, more than 2,000 people came together as a community to walk with heart and elevate hope for loved ones at the 2023 Denver Heart Walk. Every step taken means hope for a brighter, healthier tomorrow. Support from the
Teens in Jefferson County continue to use e-cigarettes at an alarming rate of more than 15%, creating a new generation addicted to nicotine. When asked, more than 80% of teens indicated that flavors were a reason for trying a tobacco product for the first time. While cigarette smoking rates have decreased in recent years, the
On May 4, nearly 300 people gathered at the Denver Botanic Gardens for Denver’s annual Go Red for Women Luncheon to raise awareness and help fund the fight against heart disease and stroke, which claim the lives of 1 in 3 women. Women, especially Black and Hispanic women are disproportionally impacted by heart disease and
Since 1892, Denver Rescue Mission (DRM) has been meeting the needs of the poor and homeless through emergency services, rehabilitation, transitional programs, permanent housing assistance and community outreach. Annually, DRM serves more than 9,000 unique individuals across all services and programs. Each year, DRM serves nearly 1 million meals to those in need. In addition,
On May 24 and 25, the American Heart Association brought heart disease and stroke patients, survivors, caregivers, health care providers and other advocates from across the country to Washington, D.C. for the Farm Bill Fly-In to ask their elected representatives to support nutrition and food security programs in the 2023 farm bill. Every five years,
The American Heart Association is excited to invite you to two upcoming spring events. Come together with friends, family, and colleagues at the Colorado Go Red for Women Luncheon on May 4, and at the Denver Heart Walk on June 3. Additional details about each of the events, and how you can get involved are
Residents living in one of Colorado’s rural communities, face their own unique healthcare challenges like insufficient access to primary care and other healthcare services, and longer response times from ambulatory services. This results in poorer health outcomes, higher costs, and higher acuity conditions at the time of treatment. The American Heart Association is committed to