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    We're empowering Americans to take a big step towards a better life. With My Life Check, you can get your personal heart score and a custom plan with the seven simple steps you need to start living your best life.
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  • Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of CPR!

    In 1960, a group of resuscitation pioneers combined mouth-to-mouth breathing with chest compressions to create Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, the lifesaving action we now call “CPR.” This action, when provided immediately after a sudden cardiac arrest, can double – even triple – a victim’s chance of survival.

    Join us throughout this anniversary year as we celebrate CPR and the people whose lives it has saved over the last 50 years!

  • You're the Cure

    You don't have to be a doctor to save lives. Just be willing to deliver a lifesaving message to public officials whenever you can. Maybe you've already participated with the American Heart Association before by walking in a Heart Walk. Or perhaps you've helped organize a gala event. Maybe you even helped someone survive a heart attack or stroke. At moments like these, You're the Cure. Even if you're someone who wants to get involved for the first time, you can be part of the cure.
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Right now, you have the opportunity to share your thoughts about the new, graphic cigarette warning labels. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is currently trying to decide which warnings will appear on all cigarette packs and advertisements, and they need to hear from you!

Take a minute today to tell them what you think!

The FDA will soon require that all cigarette packages have new, stronger warnings – including pictures that cover the top half of the front and back of packs. It will also require that all cigarette advertisements have warnings that cover 20 percent of the ad!

These warnings labels must be strong and effective to combat the horrible addiction that can lead to heart disease and stroke and a number of other devastating health effects. It is important that the warnings are strong enough to deter young people from starting to smoke and strong enough to encourage smokers to quit.

Take a look at the proposed warning labels here.

Do you think they are strong enough? Are there ones you like better than others? Do you have suggestions for making them stronger or more effective?

Tell the FDA! Let them know you want the strongest warning labels possible!

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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!

You don't have to be a doctor to save lives - just an advocate with the American Heart Association and its division the American Stroke Association. In just a few moments, you can make a huge difference. All you have to do is respond to the issues and action alerts that you feel are important.

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