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Pennsylvania Advocacy Day 2012

Tuesday, March 22, 2011


You’re the Cure at the State Capitol
American Heart Association Advocacy Day 2012
Bringing legislators and their constituents together to increase support for mission-related public policies

Monday, February 6, 2012
Capitol Building, Harrisburg

Seldom in one’s lifetime, are we given the opportunity to personally save a life. Joining the American Heart Association and their “You’re The Cure Network” enables you to do just that. It is an easy and simple thing to do, and it has become one of the most rewarding experiences of my own life. I’ve discovered that you really don’t have to be a doctor to help heal the sick. Won’t you join us in our State Capitol as we seek to better the lives of many who could be affected by the No. 1 and No. 4 killers of all Americans, heart disease and stroke? It just may be the best thing that you have ever done too!
--Gene Juillet, Schwenksville, PA


The American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association invites you, your family and friends to join us on Monday, February 6th for our annual Advocacy Day at the State Capitol in Harrisburg. Advocates from across PA will be gathering to celebrate February as American Heart Month and participate in activities that will highlight the importance of heart health awareness.  Your voice can help save lives and build a healthier tomorrow for all Pennsylvanians!

Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 4 killers in the nation. As a member of the You’re the Cure network, you know that these are critical issues. However, your legislators may not – but you can make a difference! Join us and help educate legislators on heart disease and stroke and urge them to pass policies to save lives and reduce disabilities. You have the power to influence public policy decisions that affect all of us – the power to make a difference by making your voice heard!

LEGISLATIVE ASKS: Participants will be meeting with their legislators to advocate support for the following public policy issues:


Support for Senate Bill 351 – Extending Good Samaritan Protections for CPR bystanders and businesses wishing to place an AED.
Support for House Bill 1400 
It's easy!  We'll take care of making appointments with your Senate and House members.  All you need to do is register and be there ready to make your voice heard on February 6th. Remember to WEAR RED! 

Schedule of Events

    TIME                                                      WHAT
9:00-10:00 am                        Registration:     Main Rotunda

9:00-10:00 am                        Light Breakfast:     Room 14 East Wing

10-11:30 am                           Advocacy Day Training:      Senate Hearing Room 8 E-A (East Wing)

11:30 am                                 Group Photo:      Main Rotunda Steps

Noon                                         Compression-only CPR demonstrations for legislators and their staff:  Main Rotunda

Noon - 3:30 pm                      Meetings With Legislators:      Individual legislator offices

10:00 am-4:00 pm                 Heart Health Awareness Activities (TBA):      Main Rotunda


NOTE:  Please be sure to report back to the registration table to drop off feedback forms and to check in with AHA/ASA Communications staff about submitting a letter-to-the-editor about your Advocacy Day experiences.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/RESOURCES:

**Breakfast and Lunch will be provided. Room 14 East Wing will be available throughout the entire day to store coats and other personal belongings. AHA/ASA will not be responsible for lost or stolen items.

PA LOBBY DAY REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED!  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT KIM ROSS AT KIM.ROSS@HEART.ORG OR  717-730-1706.



Downtown Harrisburg Parking. Walnut Street Garage is recommended for parking.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or need more information.

We've also scheduled two conference calls that will provide an overview of the day and review of logistics and issues.  You only need choose one call to participate in.  Upon registration, you will receive an e-mail containing dial-in information to participate in the calls.
Wednesday, February 1st at noon
Friday, February 3rd at 10am

If you need to reach an AHA staff member on Monday, February 6th please contact Jen Ebersole at (717) 364-9102 or Kim Ross at (717) 497-1706.

Make Your Voice Heard. You’re the Cure.
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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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