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Calling for greater investment on World Obesity Day
DALLAS, October 10, 2017 — On this World Obesity Day, the American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular disease, joins organizations from many nations to urge all levels of government to...
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American Heart Association disappointed in repeal of sweetened beverage tax in Cook County
CHICAGO, October 10, 2017 — The American Heart Association expressed deep disappointment with today’s vote in Cook County, Illinois, repealing the county’s sweetened beverage tax. The Association, the world’s leading voluntary organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, believes commissioners were misled by false claims from the beverage industry.
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Childhood obesity rates too high, more progress needed
DALLAS, TX September 19, 2017 — The American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular disease and stroke, works to make each day healthier for all children through advocacy and education that improve nutrition and increase physical activity throughout a child’s day. Nancy Brown, American Heart Association CEO, comments on the 2016 National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH) released today.
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Global health initiative could transform nations
DALLAS, TX September 12, 2017 — The American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular disease and stroke, applauds today’s announcement from Dr. Tom Frieden, Vital Strategies, Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in creating Resolve to Save Lives, an initiative leveraging the strengths and resources of these partners to invest in public health strategies to save lives in low- and middle-income countries.
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American Heart Association/American Stroke Association voices concern about stroke death trends reported by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
American Heart Association/American Stroke Association CEO Nancy Brown issued the following comments on slowing progress in the prevention of stroke deaths, according to the latest Vital Signs report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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Elected officials must ‘rise to the challenge’ to see declines in obesity
DALLAS, August 31, 2017 — This year’s State of Obesity report from Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is the latest evidence that adult obesity rates in the U.S. have steadied in recent years. After decades of sharp...
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Retired Houston corporate CEO, current Dallas hospital system CEO to lead American Heart Association as top volunteers in 2017-18
DALLAS, June 30, 2017 – The American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, has elected its national volunteer officers for the 2017-18 fiscal year,...
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In spite of extraordinary progress, more needs to be done to save women from heart disease, says American Heart Association CEO
Washington, D.C., June 22, 2017 – American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown and co-author of the study “Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs Regarding Cardiovascular Disease in Women” published today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, issued the following comments:
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Lawsuit Dismissed: Philadelphia Sugary Drink Tax Affirmed
Today health prevailed as the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed the Philadelphia tax on sugary drinks. Heart disease and diabetes are far too common in Philadelphia, which has the highest rates of adult diabetes and premature cardiovascular mortality rates among the ten largest cities in the United States.
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American Heart Association/American Stroke Association joins fans sending Country Music Legend Loretta Lynn wishes for a speedy recovery after suffering a stroke
Dallas, May 5, 2017 – Country Music Legend Loretta Lynn, age 85, is expected to make a full recovery after suffering a stroke Thursday night at her home near Nashville, according to news reports tonight.
