The first step to change is education. We host virtual and in-person panels where doctors, researchers, nutritionists, policymakers, and stakeholders are invited to come share their expertise on cardiovascular disease risk factors and prevention strategies for youth. As a community, we can learn the importance of leading healthy lifestyles beginning at an early age. Topics range from lifestyle medicine to healthcare policy to cardiovascular health disparities and health equity. Keep an eye out for upcoming expert panel dates on the calendar below!

By partnering with local hospitals, we put together a team of cardiology healthcare providers and nurses to travel to underserved and lower-income areas in New York. There, we set up mobile vans or tents and tables in villages, libraries, Farmers Markets, or other public facilities to offer free heart screenings, health brochures, and tailored educational workshops. This pushes forward our goal of reducing disparities in cardiovascular healthcare, mainly those arising from social determinants of health.

Join us in advocating for increased cardiovascular health promotion and disease prevention on the legislative level. Through speaking at district and county Boards of Education, rallying public support through petitions, and collaborating with New York State Assemblymembers and Senators, we hope to integrate CPR training and certification into school health curriculums, establish healthier school lunch options, increase access to affordable healthcare, increase access to AEDs in schools and workplaces, implement more tobacco control, reduce healthcare disparities, and more.

Our library workshops offer interactive sessions for youth, featuring a variety of activities, including presentations by professionals on topics like sudden cardiac arrest and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, children’s heart health book read-alouds, “Draw Your Own Big Heart” activities, and active word/scavenger hunts with educational posters at each station. These workshops are designed to engage participants with practical knowledge on preventing cardiovascular disease and promoting healthier lifestyles. Stay tuned for upcoming workshop dates listed on the calendar below!

We bring heart health awareness to local health fairs and career expos, offering fun games and activities for all ages. Join us for Heart Health Trivia, where participants can test their knowledge about heart health and win heart-themed prizes. Engage with our Heart Health Crossword and Word Search worksheets to explore heart health terminology, anatomy, and wellness. Plus, create your own Heart Health Plan by designing personalized exercise routines, healthy eating habits, and lifestyle choices that promote a strong heart.

Join us in supporting heart health initiatives by participating in our fundraising efforts! Whether through our heart-healthy bake sales or community fitness challenges, your contributions help fund cardiovascular disease research, resources aimed at preventing cardiovascular disease in youth, and vital programs that protect the hearts of future generations to come.