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Be heart smart during Hurricane Michael
DALLAS, Oct. 10, 2018 — With Hurricane Michael impacting North Florida and slated to push into Georgia, the Carolinas and Virginia in the coming days, the American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to fighting...
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American Heart Association Stands with Global Health Community in Efforts to Prevent Noncommunicable Diseases
The American Heart Association stands with the global public health community in imploring governments worldwide to bolster their efforts to prevent noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) from ravaging their populations and economies.
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CA governor signs bill for healthier beverages in restaurant kids’ meals
American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown issued the following comments on California Senate Bill 1192, the California Healthy by Default Kids Meals Beverages bill:
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State of Obesity Report a Clarion Call for Action
DALLAS, September 12, 2018 — American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown issued the following comments on the 2018 State of Obesity report, released today by Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: “This year’s State of...
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American Heart Association says new WHO findings on physical activity alarming
DALLAS, September 4, 2018 – American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown issued the following comments on the World Health Organization (WHO)’s findings of insufficient physical activity in the world’s adult population. According to the study, 40 percent...
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NYC pursues healthier beverages in restaurant kids’ meals
DALLAS, August 24, 2018 — American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown issued the following comments on the New York City (NYC) Healthy Kids Meals Bill and calls on beverage industry to support broader health policy strategies: “The American Heart...
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court UPHOLDS Philly Beverage Tax
“Today’s Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision upholding the constitutionality of Philadelphia’s sweetened beverage tax is a major victory for the city’s children and families. The decision, which backs two previous lower court rulings, reaffirms a simple...
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California to pursue statewide sugary drink tax in 2020
American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown made the following comments in support of the California Medical Association’s and the California Dental Association’s plan to propose a statewide sugary drink tax in the form of a 2020 ballot measure:
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CEO Nancy Brown sends an open invitation to dinner for CA Governor Jerry Brown
Dear Governor Brown, Let’s have dinner together. Senate Bill 872/AB 1838 would be a significant step backward for California and the nation. This bill will reach your desk in the next day or two and I urge you to call me before taking action.
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Health and justice nonprofits oppose sweetheart deal American Beverage Association seeks from California
SACRAMENTO, June 26, 2018 — Today, more than 20 health and justice nonprofits banded together to oppose a bill the American Beverage Association seeks in California that would protect sugary drinks from local taxes. The group, led by the American Heart...
