American Heart Association Kentucky
2025 Carol Barr STEM Scholarship Recipients Awarded
The 2025 Carol Barr STEM Scholarship recipients are announced. In a luncheon, the five high school students received their award. Since 2021, the American Heart Association in Central & Eastern Kentucky has awarded more than $300,000 in scholarships to 16 young women pursuing STEM degrees. This year’s awardees received a one-time $10,000 scholarship to use for their post-secondary education.
Local Fire Departments Turn Bystanders into Lifesavers (#LEXSAVESLIVES & #HANDSONLOU)
Both the Lexington and Louisville fire departments have joined forces with the American Heart Association in campaigns to increase bystander Hands-Only CPR rates. Anyone can stop by a fire station in either city and ask to learn Hands-Only CPR. We are already seeing the effects, the #LEXSavesLives campaign just hit a milestone raising bystander performed CPR from 7% in 2023 to 18% as of June 2, 2025.
Cardiac Emergency Response Plans in Kentucky
The American Heart Association in Kentucky is leading a critical initiative to promote awareness of Cardiac Emergency Response Plans (CERPs) across the Commonwealth. Sponsored by the Kentucky Association of Health Plans (KAHP), the trade association representing Medicaid managed care organizations and commercial insurers in the Commonwealth, this campaign aims to substantially improve community safety and readiness by implementing CERPs in public spaces across nine communities over the next three years. Initial efforts are already underway in Paducah, Bowling Green and Owensboro in Western Kentucky, with plans to expand to additional communities in the coming months.
Kentucky heart mom earns national recognition in American Heart Association’s Woman of Impact™ campaign
Sarah Michelle Boes of Louisville has been named the 2025 Woman of Impact winner in Kentuckiana. Sarah not only led the local campaign with passion and purpose but also earned national recognition, placing fourth in the country and being recognized in the Centennial Club for raising more than $100,000. Through her efforts, she raised critical funds and elevated awareness around heart disease, stroke and congenital heart disease (CHD), while improving overall well-being in the community.
Lexington Cardiologist Named American Heart Association® Go Red for Women’s® Central Kentucky Woman of Impact™ Winner
Kelly Waespe, MD Cardiologist at Baptist Health and CPR advocate is the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Central Kentucky Woman of Impact Winner for 2025. Through her leadership and dedication, she won the local campaign by raising vital funds and driving awareness around heart disease and stroke in women—while also promoting overall health and well-being throughout the community.
Mango, Avocado, and Black Bean Salad
This colorful, tropical summertime salad is so super simple and delicious. It's the perfect side dish at your next backyard barbecue.
2025 Kentuckiana Go Red for Women Survivor Models
Meet our 2025 Kentuckiana Go Red for Women Survivor Models! Get to know each of these powerful individuals and their incredible stories on pages 98-107 of The Voice Tribune June publication.
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Events in Your Area
Kentuckiana Heart Walk
Location: University of Louisville
Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025 - 08:00 AM
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Kentuckiana and Western Kentucky Office
By Appointment Only:
9901 Linn Station Rd, Ste. 910
Louisville, KY 40223
Phone: (502) 587-8641
Central and Eastern Kentucky Office
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354 Waller Avenue, Suite 110
Lexington, KY 40504
Phone: (859) 317-6880
Greater Cincinnati Office
By Appointment Only:
9825 Kenwood Road, Ste. 104
Blue Ash, OH 45242
Phone: (513) 699-4240
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