New York
Syracuse Saving Lives Through CPR
The American Heart Association and St. Joseph’s Health are adding lifesavers to the chain of survival by providing Hands-Only CPR education resources in the community through CPR & First Aid in Youth Sports™ Training Kits.
The “Damar Effect” in Buffalo
Over a year ago, the world watched as CPR and AED use saved the life of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin. Today, that incident is still creating a ripple effect through Western New York and beyond.
Long Island Executive for Equitable Health
As plans are underway for the 2024 Hamptons Heart Ball, James Prinzivalli, President of Executive Fliteways, has been named centennial chair of this year’s community-wide campaign.
Emmie Wilson: Syracuse Heart Challenge Inspirational Honoree
Gina Vaughn-Wilson is a “mom on a mission.” She and her family have been on a medical journey since her daughter, Emmie Wilson, was about 7-months-old. In April of 2023, just two months before Emmie turned two, she was finally diagnosed with an extremely rare genetic disorder. A few months later, she was in heart failure.
HeartCorps Member Working with Y to Improve Health in Hudson Valley
Wappingers Falls native Natasha Fowler-Varon is the Hudson Valley’s first HeartCorps member, working to improve health in the Kingston area in affiliation with the YMCA of Kingston & Ulster County.
HeartCorps is the American Heart Association’s new Public Health AmeriCorps service opportunity. Most of the programs operate in rural areas, or smaller population areas like Kingston. Public Health AmeriCorps is a program of AmeriCorps and the CDC, and will provide a pathway to public health-related careers while helping to meet the public health needs of local communities.
After Two Strokes and Heart Surgery, Mom of Two Wants to Inspire Others
When Kelly Naab had a mini-stroke while in the car, her first thought was for her kids. After two strokes and heart surgery, mom of two wants to inspire others. “I had to calm my kids down before I did anything else,” Kelly, of Buffalo, NY, said. Her three-year-old and her six-year-old were in the backseat and could tell something was wrong.
Wegmans and the American Heart Association Teaming up to Save Lives Through CPR
With nearly 3 out of 4 cardiac arrests outside of the hospital occurring in homes, knowing how to perform CPR is critically important. CPR, especially if performed immediately, could double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival. That is why the American Heart Association, the worldwide leader in resuscitation science and education, and Wegmans are adding lifesavers to the chain of survival by providing Hands-Only CPR education resources in the community through CPR & First Aid in Youth Sports™ Training Kits.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivor; Woman with Congenital Heart Defect to Share Their Stories
Mary Jo Cipollini and Karina Gonzabay shared their stories at the Hudson Valley Heart Walk, which took place on both sides of the Walkway Over the Hudson on April 27.
Hospital CEO leads Hudson Valley Heart Walk
In January, heart disease became personal for Steven Kelley, president and CEO of Ellenville Regional Hospital, and past three-term chair of the American Heart Association Board of Directors in the Poughkeepsie area.
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
Syracuse Go Red For Women Luncheon
Location: The Oncenter Convention Center
Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 10:30 AM
RegisterLong Island Heart & Stroke Ball
Location: Garden City Hotel
Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024 - 06:30 PM
Register2024 Buffalo CycleNation
Location: Buffalo Bills Fieldhouse
Date: Sunday, October 27, 2024 - 04:22 PM
RegisterCapital Region Go Red for Women Luncheon
Location: The Albany Capital Center
Date: Friday, November 8, 2024 - 10:30 AM
RegisterHudson Valley Go Red for Women Luncheon
Location: The Grandview, Poughkeepsie
Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024 - 11:00 AM
RegisterIn Your Community
The American Heart Association is committed to driving equitable health impact in New York State through five key priority areas: women, COVID-19, 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 New York residents while saving and improving countless lives.
Throughout New York State, we’ve seen our community impact work grow, including efforts around creating avenues for greater access to care, healthy food access and education, sharing Hands-Only CPR kits with clinicians to improve awareness for families, blood pressure screenings and education, and tobacco and e-cigarette education and prevention.
People are counting on us as never before. The American Heart Association, along with our supporters, will drive change, and will be relentless. Thank you for your continued support.
Advocacy has had a mission-critical role in the Association's work for more than 40 years. 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 American Heart Association and American Stroke Association to affect necessary and sustainable policy, system and environmental changes that help Americans build healthier lives free of cardiovascular disease and stroke.
Our efforts in New York State and its communities are focused on five major policy areas. These are: Tobacco Free, Quality Systems of Care, Healthy Eating, Active Living, and Access to Care.
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Retired
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Capital Region/Upper Hudson Valley
American Heart Association
ATTN: Capital Region/Upper Hudson Valley
Four Gateway Center
444 Liberty St. Suite 1300
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: 518.626.8750
Mohawk Valley/Utica
(mailing address only)
American Heart Association
ATTN: Utica
Four Gateway Center
444 Liberty St. Suite 1300
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: 315.580.3950
Syracuse
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American Heart Association
ATTN: Syracuse
Four Gateway Center
444 Liberty St. Suite 1300
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: 315.728.7540
Watertown
(mailing address only)
American Heart Association
ATTN: Watertown
Four Gateway Center
444 Liberty St. Suite 1300
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: 315.728.7540
Binghamton
(mailing address only)
American Heart Association
ATTN: Binghamton
Four Gateway Center
444 Liberty St. Suite 1300
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: 585.371.3227
Rochester
(mailing address only)
American Heart Association
ATTN: Rochester
Four Gateway Center
444 Liberty St. Suite 1300
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: 585.371.3227
Buffalo
American Heart Association
ATTN: Buffalo
Four Gateway Center
444 Liberty St. Suite 1300
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: 716.243.4600
Long Island
American Heart Association
ATTN: Long Island
145 Pinelawn Road, Suite 240 N
Melville, NY 11747
Phone: 516.962.0800
Westchester
American Heart Association
ATTN: Westchester
Four Gateway Center
444 Liberty St. Suite 1300
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: 201.403.2670