The American Heart Association Denver Division is excited to announce that Anthony Long, partner at Pinnacle Healthcare Consulting will serve as the chair of the 2023 Denver CycleNation and lead the local movement aimed at improving brain health for all. CycleNation brings together the Denver community for a high-energy block party style event on stationary
The Denver Division of the American Heart Association, welcome new board members Gabby Hodgson, market executive director with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, and Marques Hunter, senior director II, health, and wellness regional operations with Walmart. The Board of Directors is made up of community leaders, medical professionals and executives who guide the Association to drive
Funding research is a cornerstone of the American Heart Association’s lifesaving mission – a pillar of the organization’s foundation and a key to the future. Since 1949, the American Heart Association has invested over $5 billion, more than any other non-profit organization outside of the federal government. Currently in Colorado, the American Heart Association is
According to the 2021 Healthy Kids Colorado Survey, approximately 1 in 6 Jefferson County high school students report current use of e-cigarettes, which is higher than the national average. While cigarette smoking rates have decreased in recent years, the number of youth and adolescents using new forms of tobacco, such as e-cigarettes or vaping, has
Bystander CPR can double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival. You could be the difference between life and death for someone experiencing a cardiac event. When seconds matter most, CPR can be the difference in whether your friends and family survive. But not everyone knows how to perform CPR. The American Heart
The Denver American Heart Association team is excited to announce the addition of two new members to the team, Dana D’Onofrio and Grace Perrilo. Dana D’Onofrio, development manager of the Heart Walk campaign. Dana has experience working in various roles in the non-profit space. Most recently, Dana worked at the Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado &
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