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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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    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.

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Update: What’s Happening with Safe Routes to School

Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Over the last several months, You’re the Cure advocates have sent nearly 30,000 messages to Congress in support of the Safe Routes to School program, which helps communities build safe, accessible sidewalks and crosswalks that make it possible for more kids to be physically active by walking or biking to school.

Thanks to your show of support, funding for Safe Routes to School was preserved… for now. In September, Congress passed an extension that continues to fund Safe Routes to School and other transportation programs at current funding levels until March 31, 2012.

But our work is far from over. The extension gives Congress six months to keep working on passing a long-term transportation reauthorization bill- and it is clear that walking and biking program funding will continue to be at risk.

 So, stay tuned! We’ll keep you posted as the transportation bill moves and let you know about ways you can help protect Safe Routes to School.
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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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