American Heart Association -- New Hampshire

02/14/2026

Will you be our (lifesaving) valentine?

02/14/2026

Thank you to WMUR-TV for supporting our Luncheon yesterday!

Officials said nearly 45% of women 20 and older are living with some form of cardiovascular disease.

02/13/2026

Thank you to everyone who supported yesterday's Luncheon in Concord! Our rallying cry was "Red Means Go" and guests left with specific actions to take to reduce their risk of heart disease and stroke. Photo credit: Capturing Wisdom Portrait and Event Photography

02/13/2026

Thank you to Londonderry cardiac arrest survivor Kayla Messana and her husband John for sharing their story at the 2026 Luncheon on Feb. 12th in Concord. John's quick action saved Kayla's life and now their mission is to make sure everyone learns CPR.

02/12/2026

Don’t be an NPC when you could be lifesaver.

If you see a teen or adult collapse, start Hands-Only CPR. It’s like pushing the restart button on a heart in cardiac arrest. CPR keeps blood and oxygen moving until professional help can arrive.

Know these two steps:
Call 911.
Push hard and fast in the center of the chest.

02/11/2026

When a heart stops beating, an AED (automated external defibrillator) can restart it. Here’s how one could help you save a life.

Walgreens is a national sponsor of American Heart Association’s Nation of Lifesavers.

02/10/2026

Bernard J. Tyson believed health is a human right. The former Kaiser Permanente CEO and American Heart Association board member led with compassion. As one of the nation’s most influential health care visionaries, he showed us how community driven solutions can help overcome today’s biggest health challenges.

Bernard Tyson’s vision continues to inspire our mission today. “Don’t ask permission to help improve lives of the people and communities you’ve pledged to serve,” he said. “Instead, march through the doors of red tape, make bold moves and usher in access!”

As we recognize , we honor the leadership, care, and impact rooted in the Black community. By supporting access to CPR education and heart health information reflecting real experiences, together we help ensure everyone, everywhere has the opportunity for a longer, healthier life.

02/09/2026

Omar’s heart stopped during a pro-am basketball game. A bystander ran from the stands and started CPR. She was quickly joined by a cardiac nurse who took over, while someone else ran for an AED.

The cardiac nurse shocked Omar three times before he started breathing. He'd been without a heartbeat for 13 minutes.

The cardiac arrest ended Omar’s basketball career, but it started him on a new path.
He launched the Omar Carter Foundation to raise awareness about cardiac arrest and to increase the number of people who know CPR. It's also given him a way to connect with other athletes who have experienced cardiac arrest. "People need someone to talk to while they're going through the toughest parts of this," he said.

About 90% of people who have a cardiac arrest outside of a hospital don’t survive, often because they don’t receive immediate CPR. If you see a teen or adult collapse, call 911, then push hard and fast in the center of the chest until help arrives.

Walgreens is a national sponsor of American Heart Association’s Nation of Lifesavers.

02/07/2026

To kick off American , we are proud to introduce the 12 women who make up the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women 2026 Class of Survivors.

❤️ Stroke survivor Alex Wilson-Garza
❤️ Postpartum cardiomyopathy survivor Anjellica Davis
❤️ Heart attack survivor Beth Opel
❤️ Heart transplant recipient Emilee Sparks
❤️ Postpartum stroke survivor Erin Adelekun
❤️ Heart attack survivor Katie Moegenberg
❤️ Stroke survivor Kenya Robinson
❤️ Heart attack survivor Lori Sepich
❤️ Heart transplant recipient Migdalia Rodriguez
❤️ SCAD heart attack survivor Priti Langer
❤️ Heart attack survivor Shanelle Dawes
❤️ Sudden cardiac arrest survivor Stephanie Austin

These women are national volunteers selected to represent a diverse sisterhood of survivors, who actively, urgently and passionately champion the Go Red for Women movement. Often the surprising faces of cardiovascular disease, the survivors share their powerful stories to raise awareness of heart disease and stroke in women and inspire others to take charge of their health and well-being.

Learn more: http://spr.ly/6187hGwTh

02/06/2026

Join us next Thursday, Feb. 12th for the Luncheon at Concord's Grappone Conference Center Weddings and Social Events. Special thanks to media sponsor, WMUR-TV, and event co-host, Meteorologist Hayley LaPoint!

02/06/2026

Let's today! We want to see you in red. Post in the comments and we'll keep sharing photos throughout the day! www.goredforwomen.org/wearredday

On the first Friday of every February, which is designated as American Heart Month, the nation comes together, igniting a wave of red from coast to coast. Wear red to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease and save lives. Because when we come together, there’s nothing we can’t do.

02/06/2026

Heart disease and stroke can affect any woman, at any age. That's why we Go Red: for ourselves, our families and our communities. As we celebrate National , we are excited to launch the New Hampshire Woman of Impact campaign and celebrate our nominees across the state:
• Jeannie Bolger, Dartmouth Health
• Kathy LeClair, Ledyard
Let's stand together and make a difference for every woman, everywhere. ❤️