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  • Updated:Jan 28,2013

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Jan. 25, 2013Moms of heart patients ask for Pulse Oximetry Test law. Dozens of American Heart Association advocates took to the Capitol to protect the hearts of Iowa newborns.
Jan. 18, 2013The 20th Annual Heart Ball focuses on prevention of heart disease. The gala event draws attention to local success of the American Heart Associaiton.
Jan. 7, 2013Change your salty ways in only 21 days. American Heart Association/American Stroke Association launches Sodium Swap Challenge on Jan. 7th.
Nov. 30, 2012A Pulse Oximetry Screening costs only $4 and saves lives. Not all Iowa hospitals routinely perform this.
Nov. 6, 2012National Eating Healthy Day is Wed., Nov. 7. Every time we sit down to eat, we are faced with a decision. Do we want a snack or a meal? Something salty or sweet? Something for our health?
Oct. 24, 2012Act F.A.S.T. when stroke strikes suddenly.  Stroke is preventable, treatable and beatable, but early recognition of the warning signs of a stroke make a huge difference.   
Oct. 9, 2012
 
Des Moines: The Go Red For Women Luncheon on Oct. 5, sponsored by DuPont Pioneer and Mercy Hospitals raised more than $100K to raise awareness about women's risk of heart disease
Sept. 27, 2012Iowa: The American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women™  and Macy’s, its national sponsor, offer theGo Red™ Multicultural Scholarship Fund. The effort is to drive diversity in medicine.  Applications are due Nov. 30th.
Sept. 28, 2012
 
Des Moines: Party with a Purpose and help save lives. Donate an auction item valued at $30 or more and attend the October 11 Party with Purpose for free. at Jasper Winery.
Sept. 19, 2012
 
Iowa City:  Heart health served up a la mode! Iowa author and pie guru, Beth Howard, will speak at the Johnson County Go Red For Women Luncheon on Nov. 8.
Sept. 10, 2012
 
Des Moines: The Leadership Breakfast sponsored by the AHA at the 2012 Healthy Iowa Conference on Worksite Wellness shows the ROI of promoting employee wellness.
July 24, 2012Iowa: Expand your palate, not your waistline.  The American Heart Association offers tips for healthy summer fun.
July 23, 2012Des Moines: BJ Supple is the new Central Iowa Metro Executive Director
July 3, 2012Iowa City: The American Heart Association is seeking women who want to be healthy for the Go Red BetterU Makeover Challenge in Iowa City.
July 2, 2012Des Moines: The 2012 Des Moines Go Red BetterU Makeover Challenge selected participants will experience a 12-week heart health makeover.
Apr. 30, 2012Des Moines: Go Red BetterU Makeover Challenge applications are due May 25!  The American Heart Association is looking for Des Moines women who want to improve their heart health.  more
Apr. 27, 2012Des Moines: Three Des Moines Elementary Schools are set to get American Heart Association Teaching Gardens  more
Apr. 24, 2012Iowa City: Nominate someone who has made changes to improve their heart health for the Lifestyle Change Award sponsored by GEICO. Hurry, deadline is May 1st.  more
Apr. 12, 2012Des Moines: Nominate someone who has made changes to improve their heart health for the Lifestyle Change Award and they could win $150 gift card from US Bank. Hurry, deadline is June 1st.  more
Apr. 5, 2012Ames women gather to celebrate heart health at the annual Go Red For Women Luncheon, May 4. Ticket discount: Buy One, Get One Half-Off lasts until April 14.  more
Apr. 2, 2012The American Heart Association's Go Red Heart Match program is a free online program that offers women the opportunity to give or receive support as they fight heart disease.  more


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