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Advocate Spotlight: Jim Bischoff

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

As a former Ohio school superintendent with a lifelong commitment to the education and well-being of Ohio’s children, Jim Bischoff has been a longtime friend to the American Heart Association and is truly a “super” advocate.


As a survivor himself, Jim’s enthusiasm for improving the heart-health of Ohio has become his personal passion and, wherever there is a need, he is there. From testifying before legislative committees to attending state lobby days, from joining us on Capitol Hill each year to calling and meeting with his lawmakers on a routine basis, Jim’s persistence and dedication has been key to many of our advocacy successes in the Buckeye state.

“Jim is more than a great volunteer for the American Heart Association. He is our partner,” said Ohio Advocacy Director, Cresha Auck. “Jim understands the impact of policy change. He asks questions and does whatever he can to make a difference with a ‘can-do’ attitude!”

We can’t thank Jim enough for his dedication to improving the heart-health of Ohio!

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Welcome to the online home for American Heart Association advocacy in the Great Rivers Affiliate! The Great Rivers Affiliate includes Delaware, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

We update regularly about our ongoing legislative issues (for example: tobacco prevention and cessation, childhood obesity, nutrition, stroke and STEMI systems of care, etc). We hope this blog proves to be a resource to keep our amazing advocates up-to-date with our fast-paced legislative happenings!

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