American Heart Association Heartful Unity
This Black History Month, let's come together with heartful unity. Be a lifesaver that unites our community in the shared mission of promoting heart health and saving lives through CPR and AED training.
The intersection of Nation of Lifesavers and Black History Month: Black History Month serves as a poignant backdrop for the Nation of Lifesavers campaign, aligning the principles of empowerment, community engagement, and health equity. As we celebrate the rich heritage and resilience of the Black community, the American Heart Association recognizes the importance of fostering heart health education and building a legacy of health.
CPR, especially if administered immediately after cardiac arrest, can double or triple a person’s chance of survival.
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Why is learning CPR important for Black Americans?
Black Americans have the highest incidence of cardiac arrest outside of the hospital and are significantly less likely to survive.
Cardiac arrest in Black neighborhoods is associated with alarmingly low treatment and survival rates and studies have shown lower rates of both bystander CPR and bystander AED use in these neighborhoods. We need to change this trajectory.
The 2024 Impact With Heart Awards:
A celebration of community changemakers committed to achieving equitable health for all
We kicked off American Heart Month and Black History Month honoring the trailblazers transforming the health and well-being of Black Americans and communities of color across the country.
February 1, 2024 | 6:00 - 8:30 PM
Harlem School of the Arts
Color, Coronavirus, Cardiovascular Disease and the Importance of CPR
African Americans become proactive in heart health post-pandemic.
Take Damar Hamlin’s #3forHeart™ CPR Challenge ❤️
CPR saves lives. Be the beat by joining Damar's simple CPR challenge to help save lives today.
We’re investing in community-led solutions
Capital access and investment funds focused on communities, small businesses, social entrepreneurs, innovators and students impacting the social determinants of health
Committing to equity and a full, healthy life for everyone
The American Heart Association is investing over $230 million in a sweeping effort to ensure equitable health for all. Through research, community solutions and other substantial work, the AHA is addressing barriers to health equity including structural racism, social factors that hurt people’s health and threats to rural health.