National Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15-Oct. 15
News Release in English | News Release in Spanish
R.Á.P.I.D.O.
The easy-to-remember acronym stands for:
R - Rostro caído (Face drooping)
Á - Alteración del equilibrio (Loss of Balance, or Lack of Coordination)
P - Pérdida de fuerza en el brazo (Arm weakness)
I - Impedimento visual repentino (Sudden vision difficulty)
D - Dificultad para hablar (Slurred or Strange Speech)
O - Obtén ayuda, llama al 911 (Get help, call 911)
Video: American Stroke Association volunteer expert, Hugo J. Aparicio, M.D., M.P.H., assistant professor of Neurology, Boston University, Boston, Mass. Transcript (doc) | Video in English copyright American Heart Association 2023
The American Heart Association’s campaign, Together at the Table/ Juntos En La Mesa, kicked off in June to to inspire healthier lifestyles.
News: Small changes in the kitchen can lead to big impact on your family’s health | Los pequeños cambios en la cocina pueden aportar grandes beneficios en la salud de su familia
- AHA News: Caregiving a concern as Hispanic community in U.S. ages faster
- AHA news release: Dietary patterns may explain differing CVD rates among Hispanic/Latino groups in U.S. (March 2022)
- Hispanic/Latino and Black communities have been disproportionately affected when it comes to food accessibility, availability and affordability. To learn more about how you can advocate for healthy food access, visit You're the Cure Action Center or text JUNTOS to 46739
- AHA 2024 Health Equity Impact Goal
- Budget Friendly | American Heart Association Recipes
- For Spanish-language news stories, visit heart.org/noticias
People often use these terms interchangeably, but they're not the same. A heart attack is when blood flow to the heart is blocked. Sudden cardiac arrest is when the heart malfunctions and suddenly stops beating. A heart attack is a “circulation” problem and sudden cardiac arrest is an “electrical” problem.
International Infection Prevention Week Oct. 15-21st | Flu Season Preparedness
October is Health Literacy Month and National Health Education Week is the 16-20th
Help your children develop healthy eating habits early in life that will bring lifelong benefits.
Be a role model for an active lifestyle. Start moving more yourself and find ways to be active together as a family.
World Food Day Oct. 16 - Tips for Eating Smart!
Latest news:
Prescription for fruits, vegetables linked to better heart health, food security - Prescriptions for free produce were associated with reduced blood pressure, blood sugar and body mass index, finds new study in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes journal (Aug 29, 2023)
AHA news release: Food insecurity linked to increased heart risks for people with peripheral artery disease (Oct. 2022)
AHA news release: One in three stroke survivors in the U.S. faces food insecurity (Feb. 2022)
Freelance Science Writers’ Travel Stipend Opportunity - U.S. freelance writers who qualify for embargoed access to news materials of the American Heart Association (the Association) may apply for a limited number of travel stipends to attend one of five (5) select Association scientific conferences.
Pre-Sessions Symposia & Early Career Day: November 10
Resuscitation Science Symposium 2023 - November 11–12, 2023 | Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
More October Calendar Highlights
Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Fire Prevention/Fire Safety Month, National Disability Employment Awareness Month, National Physical Therapy Month
October 29 is World Stroke Day
October
1-7 – National Primary Care Week | Mental Illness Awareness Week
October
5 - National Depression Screening Day
October
6 – National Diversity Day
October 9 - Columbus Day
October
10 – World Mental Health Day
October
11 – National Coming Out Day
October
14-20 – National Baking Week
October
15 – National Latino Aids Awareness Day | Global Handwashing Day
Oct. 15-21 - International Infection Prevention Week
October
16 – World Restart a Heart Day | Bosses’ Day | World Food Day
October
16-20 – National Health Education Week
October
21 – National Check Your Meds Day
October
22-28 - Respiratory Care Week
October
29 – World Stroke Day
October 31 – Halloween
