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100 Survivor Project

100 Survivor Project

In recognition of its 100th birthday, the American Heart Association, Southeast Michigan has also launched the 100 Survivors Project, which celebrates individuals from across the region who have battled heart and stroke-related conditions. Apply to be part of the project today!

Michigan Lawmakers Approve Funding for AHA Priorities

Michigan Lawmakers Approve Funding for Several American Heart Association Priorities

The American Heart Association is leading an ongoing statewide effort to advance the health and well-being of every Michigan resident, thanking lawmakers for acting to pass stronger policies on tobacco cessation, nutrition, and better access to health care in our state. The Association applauds lawmakers for coming together to pass a comprehensive state budget that funds key American Heart Association priorities.

Cardiac Emergency Response Plans in MI Schools

CERP

The American Heart Association, along with the Smart Heart Sports Coalition, celebrated as Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed into law House Bills 5527 and 5528, which require comprehensive cardiac emergency response plans in schools, at school athletic facilities and at school events, while also adding a training requirement for school athletic coaches.

Washtenaw County Physical Health Initiative

Washtenaw County Physical Health Initiative

Thanks to the incredible generosity of Steve Sarn and the work of the American Heart Association, patients at Packard Health now have the opportunity to enhance their physical well-being with a no-cost membership to the Ann Arbor Y! This donation is making a real difference in the community and the lives of Packard patients by providing access to fitness resources that promote a healthy lifestyle.

The “Silent Killer” Must Be Stopped

High blood pressure is a leading cause of heart disease. Nearly half of Americans have it and too many don’t even know! With your help, we can change this.

Your gift today help fund the most promising new medical research, improve care and outcomes for heart and stroke patients in hospitals across the country, and more to help save lives.

Events in Your Area

Grand Rapids Heart Walk

Location: Sturrus Sports and Fitness Center @ Aquinas College

Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024 - 09:00 AM

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Hard Hats with Heart Michigan

Location: 1 Campus Martius

Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024 - 05:00 PM

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Kalamazoo Heart Walk

Location: Celery Flats Historical Area

Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024 - 09:00 AM

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2024 Detroit CycleNation

Location: Franklin Athletic Club

Date: Monday, October 28, 2024 - 04:24 PM

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Detroit Heart Ball

Location: The Henry Ford Museum

Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024 - 06:30 PM

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In Your Community

For more than 40 years, Advocacy has had a mission-critical role in the American Heart Association's work. Our legislative and regulatory priorities help to mitigate risk factors and protect survivors in communities across the country. We support the enactment of evidence-based public policies that lead to longer, healthier lives.

Public policy advocacy is an essential strategy used by the Association to affect necessary and sustainable policy, system and environmental changes that help Michigan citizens build healthier lives free of cardiovascular disease and stroke.

Our efforts in Michigan and its communities are focused on the following policy areas: Tobacco and Vaping, Access to Care, Healthy Eating, and Hypertension Prevention and Control.

Advocacy

The American Heart Association is committed to driving equitable health impact in Michigan through five key priority areas: women, readiness, tobacco and vaping, patients, and healthy living. Equity is always at the center of our work, and it will continue to guide all that we do.

Through our focus on these key impact areas, and with collaboration among local organizations, sponsors, businesses, and others that serve the community, we are working to improve the health and well-being of Michigan citizens while saving and improving countless lives.

Throughout the state of Michigan, we’ve seen our community impact work grow, including efforts around creating avenues for greater access to care, expanding healthy food access and education, building a network of first responders through CPR kits in schools, supporting blood pressure screenings and education, and educating on the dangers of tobacco and vaping.

People are counting on us as never before. We at the American Heart Association, along with our supporters, will drive change, and we will be relentless. Thank you for your continued support.

Community

The American Heart Association - Michigan is looking to form a strong group of event volunteers in the Detroit, Ann Arbor, Kalamazoo, and Grand Rapids areas. If you have a passion for our life saving mission and are looking to get involved, please fill out the form to tell us more about yourself. We’d love to have you on our volunteer team!

Board Chair
Sharon Gipson, CPA
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Board President
Brian J. O’Neil, MD, FACEP, FAHA
Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center

Members

Amy Acs
Adient

Deborah Greenman
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.

Dr. Phillip Levy, MD, MPH, FAHA
Wayne State University

Dr. Pamela Marcovitz, MD
William Beaumont Hospital Health System

Stefanie Roberts Newman
Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital

Kristy Sidlar
The Mom Project

Paula Silver
DTE Energy

Andrew Wasiniak
Buildings Group-Detroit


Board Chair
Paul Jaeckle
Meijer

Board President
Michelle Peña, MSN, RN, NEA-BC
Trinity Health

Leadership Development Chair
India Manns
Community Leader

President-Elect
Kate Veenstra, DNP, MSN, RN, CNL, CMSRN, NEA-BC
UofM Health-West

Chair-Elect
Michael Hebreard
Wolverine Worldwide

Members

Aiesha Ahmed, MD, MBA
Spectrum Health 

Matthew Bates
Parker Hannifin

Tasha Blackmon
Cherry Health

Carrie Caverly
Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI

Carlos Cubia
Corewell Health

Katie Golomb
Mercantile Bank of MI

Karen Kennedy, MD
Trinity Health

Maureen Kirkwood
Health Net of West Michigan

Melissa Meitz
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital

Laura Moody
Community Leader

Juan Olivarez
JRO Consulting, LLC

Chuck Osterink
MVP Sports Clubs

Amy Stahley, PhD, MSN-Ed, RN
Davenport College

Tom Welch
Fifth Third Bank


Contact Us

Southeast Michigan

By Appointment Only:
26555 Evergreen Road, Ste 570
Southfield, MI 48076

Phone: (248) 936-5800

Grand Rapids, Michigan

By Appointment Only:
3940 Peninsular Dr., S.E., Ste 180
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Phone: (616) 482-1503

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Heart and Stroke News

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