United Hearts/ Corazónes Unidos

This month, the American Heart Association honors the strength of Hispanic and Latino communities across the U.S. We celebrate the trusted frontline leaders—community health workers (promotores de salud) and nurses—who are transforming heart and brain health across communities. With corazones unidos, we can create healthier futures—together.
Stroke is the 3rd leading cause of death for Hispanic women
and the 4th cause of death for Hispanic American men, despite stroke being largely preventable, treatable and beatable.
45% of Hispanic men have high blood pressure
while 27% of women have it yet are less likely to receive relevant care due to barriers like limited access, language differences, and lack of resources.
Take Charge of Your Heart and Brain Health
Introducing new bilingual “Do-It-Yourself Health Lessons”—free, self-paced, easy, and trusted resources from the American Heart Association. Get clear, practical information and tools to make informed choices for your heart and brain health, anytime, anywhere.
Watch the Hands-Only CPR training video.
Join the Nation of Lifesavers
¡Únete a la Nación de Salvadores de Vidas!
Be the Beat
“El ClúB”
111 BPM
Puerto Rican
“Oki Doki”
106 BPM
Colombian
“Quimbara”
120 BPM
Survivor Story: Noelia Gutierrez

Hispanic/Latino Health Resources
The Legacy Series: Hispanic and Latino Changemakers
Mercedes Cruz

Adrian Espinosa
MPH, MS, RN, PHN, FNP-BC

Gina Miranda-Diaz
MS/MPH, DNP, APHN-BC





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