American Heart Association

The American Heart Association is an organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. They also promote healthier lives. This work is done through education, research and advocacy. Catherine Henebry, Director of School Engagement & Springfield Heart & Stroke Walk, along with Lauren Peters, AHA Illinois Government Relations Director, spoke to Community Voices about the story behind their Nation of Lifesavers initiative, legislation surrounding cardiac emergency response plans in schools, and they shared stories of how CPR has saved lives. They also talked about the annual Springfield Heart & Stroke Walk happening at Southwind Park on June 9. For registration and more details click here.

Director of the American Heart Association in Central and Western Illinois Catherine Henebry sat down with Community Voices co-host Vanessa Ferguson to highlight the importance of staying active and keeping your heart happily beating along. She discussed ways to stay healthy in everyday life, signs to spot a stroke, and the free AHA hosted Heart and Stroke Walk on June 25 designed to help everyone stay active and have fun while doing it.

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