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<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Program News - American Heart Association</title><link>http://newsroom.heart.org</link><description>Program News</description><language>en-us</language><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 21:22:08 GMT</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 21:22:08 GMT</lastBuildDate><generator>iPressroom</generator><item><title>La American Heart Association anuncia las ganadoras de becas multiculturales</title><link>http://newsroom.heart.org/news/la-american-heart-association-anuncia-las-ganadoras-de-becas-multiculturales</link><contentType>releases</contentType><description><![CDATA[DALLAS, Texas, 13 de Mayo, 2013 – La American Heart Association ha otorgado 16 becas de $2,500 para incrementar para incrementar el cuidado médico culturalmente centrado en el paciente.  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.heart.org/news/la-american-heart-association-anuncia-las-ganadoras-de-becas-multiculturales</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 04:01:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>American Heart Association and Macy's announce Multicultural Scholarship recipients</title><link>http://newsroom.heart.org/news/american-heart-association-and-macy-s-announce-multicultural-scholarship-recipients</link><contentType>releases</contentType><description><![CDATA[DALLAS, Texas, May 13, 2013 — The American Heart Association and Macy’s have awarded 16 scholarships of $2,500 each to increase culturally-sensitive, patient-centered care. The Go Red™ Multicultural Scholarships are part of Macy’s Multicultural Fund – which was created in 2009 to focus on increasing diversity in the medical field.  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.heart.org/news/american-heart-association-and-macy-s-announce-multicultural-scholarship-recipients</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 04:01:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Launches Heart Valve Disease Website</title><link>http://newsroom.heart.org/news/american-heart-association-american-stroke-association-launches-heart-valve-disease-website</link><contentType>releases</contentType><description><![CDATA[To better understand and manage unhealthy heart valves, the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association has launched its new valvular disease website, developed with funding from a grant by The Edwards Lifesciences Fund.  In August 2012, The Edwards Lifesciences Fund awarded the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association $1.2M to assist in building out a comprehensive site over a four year period.  -- Embargoed until April 29, 2013 at 12:00am CT]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.heart.org/news/american-heart-association-american-stroke-association-launches-heart-valve-disease-website</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>AHA’s first “accelerated” project headed for development</title><link>http://newsroom.heart.org/news/ahas-first-accelerated-project-headed-for-development</link><contentType>releases</contentType><description><![CDATA[The first project to receive an investment from the American Heart Association’s Science & Technology Accelerator Program will be jointly developed by CytoVas, LLC and BD Biosciences, the firms announced.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.heart.org/news/ahas-first-accelerated-project-headed-for-development</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:21:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>American Heart Association asks Americans to “Show Us Your Moves” this April</title><link>http://newsroom.heart.org/news/american-heart-association-asks-americans-to-show-us-your-moves-this-april</link><contentType>releases</contentType><description><![CDATA[In celebration of National Walking Day, the American Heart Association is encouraging Americans to get fit and have fun by launching “Show Us Your Moves.” The month-long Instagram promotion encourages consumers to submit  photos of their favorite fun physical activity on the popular social media site.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.heart.org/news/american-heart-association-asks-americans-to-show-us-your-moves-this-april</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>American Heart University Recognized as a LearningElite Organization </title><link>http://newsroom.heart.org/news/american-heart-university-recognized-as-a-learningelite-organization</link><contentType>releases</contentType><description><![CDATA[The American Heart Association’s – American Heart University was presented with a 2013 LearningElite award from Chief Learning Officer magazine at a gala dinner held in Austin, Texas. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.heart.org/news/american-heart-university-recognized-as-a-learningelite-organization</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:31:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>American Heart Association offers apps for healthcare providers</title><link>http://newsroom.heart.org/news/american-heart-association-offers-apps-for-healthcare-providers</link><contentType>releases</contentType><description><![CDATA[DALLAS, February 7, 2013 — Heathcare providers can now get lifesaving CPR and first aid information from two new apps launched by the American Heart Association: eHandbook of Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) for Healthcare Providers and Full Code Pro.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.heart.org/news/american-heart-association-offers-apps-for-healthcare-providers</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2013 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Helping to heal little hearts and big ones, too</title><link>http://newsroom.heart.org/news/helping-to-heal-little-hearts-and-big-ones-too</link><contentType>releases</contentType><description><![CDATA[DALLAS, TX - Waiting on the arrival of your bundle of joy is an exciting time and, as days tick by, the prospect of a healthy bouncing baby becomes a reality.  Yet most families don’t know the risks of congenital heart defects (CHD), what they are and how they are treated until they are diagnosed just before, or after, the baby is born.  That’s why the American Heart Association is working to educate parents and their loved ones during pregnancy on things they should know.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.heart.org/news/helping-to-heal-little-hearts-and-big-ones-too</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2013 22:46:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Allison Janney y Estrellas de Broadway Se Unen al Movimiento Go Red Por Tu Corazón de la American Heart Association para Celebrar el 10º Día Nacional de Vestir de Rojo</title><link>http://newsroom.heart.org/news/allison-janney-y-estrellas-de-broadway-se-unen-al-movimiento-go-red-por-tu-corazon-de-la-american-heart-association-para-celebrar-el-10o-dia-nacional-de-vestir-de-rojo</link><contentType>releases</contentType><description><![CDATA[Los movimientos Go Red For Women® y Go Red Por Tu Corazón® de la American Heart Association le piden a América que se vista de Rojo en homenaje al 10º Día Nacional de Vestir de Rojo, el 1º de febrero de 2013.  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.heart.org/news/allison-janney-y-estrellas-de-broadway-se-unen-al-movimiento-go-red-por-tu-corazon-de-la-american-heart-association-para-celebrar-el-10o-dia-nacional-de-vestir-de-rojo</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:24:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Allison Janney and Broadway Stars Join American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women® to Celebrate the 10th National Wear Red Day®</title><link>http://newsroom.heart.org/news/allison-janney-and-broadway-stars-join-american-heart-associations-go-red-for-womenR-to-celebrate-the-10th-national-wear-red-dayR</link><contentType>releases</contentType><description><![CDATA[Stars from movies, TV and Broadway help America “Go Red” and shine a spotlight on heart disease – the #1 killer of women
(DALLAS, January 30, 2013) – The American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women® is asking America to go RED in celebration of the 10th National Wear Red Day® on February 1, 2013. For 10 years, women have been fighting heart disease – the No. 1 killer of women – both individually and together as part of the Go Red For Women movement. To date, more than 627,000 women’s lives have been saved, but the fight is far from over. Women need the right information, education and care, in order to treat, prevent, and even end heart disease.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.heart.org/news/allison-janney-and-broadway-stars-join-american-heart-associations-go-red-for-womenR-to-celebrate-the-10th-national-wear-red-dayR</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:03:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Every 40 Seconds a Stroke Occurs in the United States</title><link>http://newsroom.heart.org/news/every-40-seconds-a-stroke-occurs-in-the-united-states</link><contentType>releases</contentType><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK, January 23, 2013 — Every 40 seconds a stroke occurs in the United States, according to the American Heart Association / American Stroke Association. To raise awareness about F.A.S.T. — an acronym to recognize and respond to the sudden warning signs of stroke, the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association and Ad Council are unveiling a new, national multimedia public service advertisement (PSA) campaign. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.heart.org/news/every-40-seconds-a-stroke-occurs-in-the-united-states</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2013 20:34:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association launches the Together to End Stroke initiative to reduce disability, save lives</title><link>http://newsroom.heart.org/news/the-american-heart-association-american-stroke-association-launches-the-together-to-end-stroke-initiative-to-reduce-disability-save-lives</link><contentType>releases</contentType><description><![CDATA[The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association launches Together to End Stroke, a national initiative to bring stroke awareness to the forefront of Americans’ minds and to educate them that stroke is largely preventable, treatable and beatable.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.heart.org/news/the-american-heart-association-american-stroke-association-launches-the-together-to-end-stroke-initiative-to-reduce-disability-save-lives</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2013 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>American Heart Association and Cities of Service Announce  Hands-Only™ CPR Training Kit Grant Winners </title><link>http://newsroom.heart.org/news/american-heart-association-and-cities-of-service-announce-hands-onlyTM-cpr-training-kit-grant-winners</link><contentType>releases</contentType><description><![CDATA[  (DALLAS – January 9, 2013) – Five cities across the country have been chosen to receive 1,000 Hands-Only CPR training kits each to help turn more of their residents into lifesavers. Austin, Texas; Buffalo, N.Y.; Milwaukee, Wis.; Savannah, Ga.; and ...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.heart.org/news/american-heart-association-and-cities-of-service-announce-hands-onlyTM-cpr-training-kit-grant-winners</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Change your salty ways in only 21 days</title><link>http://newsroom.heart.org/news/change-your-salty-ways-in-only-241917</link><contentType>releases</contentType><description><![CDATA[EMBARGOED UNTIL 12:00AM CT, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2013
 
Dallas, Tx – Sodium – the everyday meal offender that might make your face feel puffy and your jeans look, and feel, tighter.  Did you know that by reducing your sodium...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.heart.org/news/change-your-salty-ways-in-only-241917</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2013 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Michelle Williams, other gospel music leaders to judge Most Powerful Voices</title><link>http://newsroom.heart.org/news/michelle-williams-other-gospel-241312</link><contentType>releases</contentType><description><![CDATA[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
DALLAS, November 30, 2012 — GMC TV, Light Records and Roland Corporation will participate in the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s 4th annual Most Powerful Voices gospel competition....]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.heart.org/news/michelle-williams-other-gospel-241312</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:31:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>American Heart Association adds new ‘ingredients’ to Simple Cooking with Heart program</title><link>http://newsroom.heart.org/news/american-heart-association-adds-240710</link><contentType>releases</contentType><description><![CDATA[EMBARGOED UNTIL 12:00am CST, November 12, 2012.
 
DALLAS — The American Heart Association has added 30 recipes, representative of popular dishes from around the world,  to its Simple Cooking with Heart program — continuing to...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.heart.org/news/american-heart-association-adds-240710</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2012 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How much salt are you eating? Beware the sodium in these “Salty Six” foods</title><link>http://newsroom.heart.org/news/how-much-salt-are-you-eating-beware-240532</link><contentType>releases</contentType><description><![CDATA[EMBARGOED UNTIL WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 AT 12:00AM CT
 
DALLAS, TX– Eating too many salty foods can create all sorts of health problems, including high blood pressure.  But did you know a lot of common foods are packed with excess...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.heart.org/news/how-much-salt-are-you-eating-beware-240532</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2012 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>KKR and the American Heart Association Announce Joint Study to Improve the Health of America’s Workforce</title><link>http://newsroom.heart.org/news/kkr-and-the-american-heart-association-238425</link><contentType>releases</contentType><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK and DALLAS – Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (together with its affiliates “KKR”) and the American Heart Association (AHA) are teaming up to help create a healthier workforce.
 
Together, KKR and the American...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.heart.org/news/kkr-and-the-american-heart-association-238425</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2012 16:06:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>La American Heart Association ofrece becas para mujeres multiculturales</title><link>http://newsroom.heart.org/news/la-american-heart-association-238387</link><contentType>releases</contentType><description><![CDATA[DALLAS — El incremento en costos de matrículas en universidades de todo el país está presionando a muchos jóvenes y forzando a las familias a encontrar nuevas formas de financiar la educación superior, o...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.heart.org/news/la-american-heart-association-238387</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2012 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>American Heart Association offers scholarships to multicultural women</title><link>http://newsroom.heart.org/news/american-heart-association-offers-238376</link><contentType>releases</contentType><description><![CDATA[DALLAS — Tuition hikes at colleges and universities across the nation are putting the squeeze on many young people and forcing families to find new ways to pay for higher education or consider forgoing college altogether. In an effort to ease...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://newsroom.heart.org/news/american-heart-association-offers-238376</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2012 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>