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Amount currently invested in heart disease and stroke research in Greater Philadelphia and Delaware through 90 active grants. Not only does this research help us discover the next life-saving advancement, it also provides local jobs.
Amount of research that went unfunded in Greater Philadelphia and Delaware last year. There were 15 additional local research grants deemed meritorious that could not be funded because of a lack of resources.
Number of people in Greater Philadelphia and Delaware the American Heart Association trained last year to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Number of schools in the Delaware Valley participating in the Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s Healthy Schools Program, which provides resources and support to make schools healthier places to live, work, eat and play.
Number of patients in Pennsylvania that have benefited from American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines program, currently utilized by 137 hospitals in the state, decreasing their risk of a second heart attack or stroke and improving the quality of life for those living with heart failure.
Number of kids from Greater Philadelphia and Delaware that participated in our Jump Rope For Heart and Hoops For Heart programs, teaching kids about heart disease and the importance of giving back to the community. Through the program, the AHA gave back $41,250 to local schools to help pay for PE equipment and resources.
Number of people living in Philadelphia County that will be able to tell the number of calories in the foods they order when eating out. Thanks to the legislation the AHA helped pass, people eating out in Philadelphia can make informed decisions, an important step in stemming obesity.
