American Heart Association

National ambassador Damar Hamlin is asking you to join the #NationofLifesavers. Learn CPR at http://spr.ly/6046PI9h8.

Where’s everyone walking today? No matter where you roam, remember to wear sunscreen. And drink lots and lots of water. 🌞 #MoveMore #HeartWalk

Sharell Weeams was out dancing with friends like she did every week, laughing and having fun. “The music usually energized me, but that November 2021 night felt different. Halfway through a song, I felt exhausted, then dizzy. Next, everything faded to black.” She had a heart attack on the dance floor, then went into cardiac arrest. “Luckily, three of my dancer friends are nurses. They started CPR and used an AED to shock me back to life. In the emergency room, doctors found four artery blockages. At 42, I needed quadruple bypass surgery.” For years, doctors had advised Sharell to take better care of her heart health. “When I was 25, I was diagnosed with extremely high LDL cholesterol. I didn’t realize the gravity, even when my doctor said that none of her other patients had such high numbers. My LDL was 514 mg/dL, when it should have been below 100 mg/dL.” After recovering from bypass surgery, Sharell went to cardiac rehab to learn heart-healthy habits and make sure her heart was strong. “When you exercise at cardiac rehab, they hook you up to a heart monitor to see if you have any issues. Getting the green light gave me the confidence to go out dancing again. There’s no better form of cardio than dancing with a partner who swings you up and down a slot. Knowing that it’s good for my heart makes it feel even better.” Proudly sponsored by Amgen.

A lot has changed in 100 years, but we’re still dedicated to saving lives from heart diseases and stroke. #AHABoldHearts

Under pressure to meet a big deadline? Movement is one of the best stress busters. Get moving during your workday without having to carve out a big chunk of time. #WellbeingWorksBetter

Kwamane Liddell’s experiences as a nurse and health care lawyer set him on a journey to address health disparities. He shares how the American Heart Association helped him do that through the EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator. The six-week Business Accelerator is an intensive training and grant program to help you scale your health impact-focused business. Deadline is TODAY for 2024. http://spr.ly/6041g0rqR

The DOGtor’s advice: The park, not parked on the couch. Dog owners are 34% more likely to fit in 150 minutes of walking a week than those who don’t have a dog. Grab the leash and get moving! #BestFriendFridays

#TheAHALife x Centennial Introducing Kim Slone, our EVP of Development Strategy & Effectiveness, who has been making a difference by embracing our mission for the last 21 years. For over two decades, Kim has been a woman of influence within our organization. Hear from Kim about how she supports her fellow females in the workforce. What’s motivated you to stay for 20+ years with the organization? - Every day I am inspired by the lifesaving impact the organization continually has in the communities that we serve. The work of the organization has led to significant breakthroughs and continues to improve, extend and save lives for everyone, everywhere. But our work isn’t done, people still need the American Heart Association to continue to fight for the health and hope of future generations. My passion comes from knowing that thanks to the Association, more families, and especially women, will have the opportunity to create memorable moments with their loved ones. How do you believe women can best support and empower each other professionally? - As a woman in leadership, it is important for me that we build each other up and find opportunities for other women to shine. I believe that empowering women in the workplace not only increases productivity, but also enhances collaboration and inspires organizational dedication.

Post cardiac arrest brain injury kills tens of thousands of people each year. Published today, this scientific statement encourages future research to target the underlying mechanism of injury, quantify its severity, and measure the response to therapy. Additionally, multidisciplinary and international collaboration will be essential to realize the goal of developing effective therapies for post–cardiac arrest brain injury. http://spr.ly/6045gSMUJ 📸 Mechanistic phases of post–cardiac arrest brain injury.

The International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) calls for urgent multi-disciplinary international collaboration to accelerate the development of effective therapies to reduce the devastating effects of post cardiac arrest brain injury. http://spr.ly/6044gSzra