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American Heart Illinois

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News from the Illinois office of the American Heart Association. Facebook: facebook.com/AmericanHeartIL Instagram: instagram.com/AmericanHeartIL

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Every walker who joins, every dollar donated, means more people trained in lifesaving CPR, more research and more lifesaving moments for everyone. See you June 22 at Erin’s Pavilion in Southwind Park for the Springfield Heart Walk. Register now at spr.ly/6013N3DQ1

Every walker who joins, every dollar donated, means more people trained in lifesaving CPR, more research and more lifesaving moments for everyone. See you June 22 at Erin’s Pavilion in Southwind Park for the Springfield Heart Walk. Register now at spr.ly/6013N3DQ1
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Join us TOMORROW for our Lunch and Learn webinar about stroke symptoms and prevention. Read on to learn more about our featured speaker, Dr. Jose Biller of Loyola Medicine. Sign up at spr.ly/6016N2czn

Join us TOMORROW for our Lunch and Learn webinar about stroke symptoms and prevention. Read on to learn more about our featured speaker, Dr. Jose Biller of <a href="/LoyolaHealth/">Loyola Medicine</a>. Sign up at spr.ly/6016N2czn
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Asian American and Pacific Islander women are more likely to suffer a stroke than AAPI men. Women who survive a stroke can have an increased risk of pregnancy complications. This #AAPIMonth we want all women to be informed and counted, so they can live their healthiest lives!

Asian American and Pacific Islander women are more likely to suffer a stroke than AAPI men. Women who survive a stroke can have an increased risk of pregnancy complications. This #AAPIMonth we want all women to be informed and counted, so they can live their healthiest lives!
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Dr. Latha Palaniappan's professional drive to understand heart disease among Asian American communities stems from a personal loss. "I am motivated every day by what happened to my father and my family." Read about her work at spr.ly/6019NNI0N #AANHPI #AANHPIHeritageMonth

Dr. Latha Palaniappan's professional drive to understand heart disease among Asian American communities stems from a personal loss. "I am motivated every day by what happened to my father and my family." Read about her work at spr.ly/6019NNI0N #AANHPI #AANHPIHeritageMonth
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Strokes don't discriminate. Knowing your symptoms & acting F.A.S.T. can save a life, as survivor Aubrey learned after suffering a stroke in her 20s. Watch this FOX 32 News #StrokeMonth report featuring our board president, Dr. Jairo Mejia, to learn more. spr.ly/6016NfNMw

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When Jenylyn was a new mom, her mother offered to watch the baby while she napped. The next thing she remembers is her mom performing CPR on her and a police officer flashing a light into her eyes. As #AAPIMonth ends & #CPRWeek begins, learn Hands-Only CPR to save a loved one.

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Tell your story. Save lives. That's the goal of our Go Red for Women Class of Survivors. Apply to be a part of our 2026 class through June 20. For complete information on applying and official rules, visit spr.ly/601046l4k.

Tell your story. Save lives. That's the goal of our Go Red for Women Class of Survivors. Apply to be a part of our 2026 class through June 20. For complete information on applying and official rules, visit spr.ly/601046l4k.
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Heather's agonizing chest pain was initially dismissed as anxiety or acid reflux. But she knew better. "I knew instinctively it had to be heart-related," she said. Read more of Heather's story here. spr.ly/60134BC01 #CPRAwarenessWeek

Heather's agonizing chest pain was initially dismissed as anxiety or acid reflux. But she knew better. 

"I knew instinctively it had to be heart-related," she said.

 Read more of Heather's story here. 

spr.ly/60134BC01

#CPRAwarenessWeek
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Check out this CPR demo on ABC 7 Chicago feat. Dr. Heather Baker! Heather survived cardiac arrest at 28 because of CPR and AED education. Now, she uses her story to empower others! #CPRWeek abc7chicago.com/amp/post/ameri…

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Every year, over 350,000 cardiac arrests happen outside of a hospital, with most happening at home. Be ready to save a life! Take 90 seconds now to learn Hands-Only CPR 👉 spr.ly/601248CDs #NationofLifesavers #PrideMonth

Every year, over 350,000 cardiac arrests happen outside of a hospital, with most happening at home. Be ready to save a life! 

Take 90 seconds now to learn Hands-Only CPR 👉 spr.ly/601248CDs

#NationofLifesavers #PrideMonth
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#CPRWeek may have ended, but the work to build a #NationofLifesavers continues. Recently, with the help of Metro Chicago Heart Walk supporter ADP, we donated a CPR kit to Stevenson Elementary School. This is the first of five kits that ADP committed to placing across Chicago.

#CPRWeek may have ended, but the work to build a #NationofLifesavers continues.

Recently, with the help of Metro Chicago Heart Walk supporter <a href="/ADP/">ADP</a>, we donated a CPR kit to Stevenson Elementary School. This is the first of five kits that ADP committed to placing across Chicago.
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Everyone deserves a longer, healthier life. We're partnering with LGBTQ+ communities to break barriers and fight heart disease and stroke—together. #PrideMonth

Everyone deserves a longer, healthier life. We're partnering with LGBTQ+ communities to break barriers and fight heart disease and stroke—together. 

#PrideMonth
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Happy Father's Day! Many dads who suffer from heart disease now get to see their kids grow up, to meet their grand-children and to stay active well into retirement. 🤝 Join the Mission. Give today at spr.ly/6008N4ma0 and your donation will be TRIPLE matched!

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Want to save lives? Every walker who joins the Springfield Heart Walk, every dollar donated, means more people trained in lifesaving CPR, more research and more lifesaving moments for everyone. Donate now online at springfieldilheartwalk.org.

Want to save lives? Every walker who joins the Springfield Heart Walk, every dollar donated, means more people trained in lifesaving CPR, more research and more lifesaving moments for everyone. Donate now online at springfieldilheartwalk.org.
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Everyone deserves a healthy life. LGBTQ+ communities face unique stressors, but care, connection & support can protect the heart. #PrideMonth

Everyone deserves a healthy life. LGBTQ+ communities face unique stressors, but care, connection &amp; support can protect the heart. 

#PrideMonth
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Go with the ✨FLOW ✨ on #InternationalYogaDay! Exercise is one of #LifesEssential8. Yoga, a physical & spiritual practice created in India, helps you move your body & center your mind! Follow along with Lexi as she shares tips for staying active! #americanheartassociation

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🚨 Tens of millions rely on Medicaid and SNAP to survive. Parents. Children. Veterans. Seniors. Working people. People with chronic illnesses, such as CVD. ☎️ Please tell your representative: We will not be silent while lives hang in the balance. spr.ly/60184lGEE

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Happy 4th of July! We hope everyone has a safe and healthy holiday. Remember to include some heart healthy foods on the menu this weekend! 🇺🇸 🎇

Happy 4th of July! We hope everyone has a safe and healthy holiday. Remember to include some heart healthy foods on the menu this weekend! 🇺🇸 🎇
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Heather Baker “dropped dead at work mid-sentence,” but colleagues saved her life with CPR and AED skills they learned from the American Heart Association. Now, Heather pays it forward and has taught CPR to over 5,000 people. Learn Hands-Only CPR and join our ##NationofLifesavers.

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We're helping East Peorians live longer, healthier lives with our new #LibrarieswithHeart blood pressure program in collaboration with Fondulac Library. Learn more about the initiative here: spr.ly/6017fy4IR

We're helping East Peorians live longer, healthier lives with our new #LibrarieswithHeart blood pressure program in collaboration with <a href="/FondulacLibrary/">Fondulac Library</a>. Learn more about the initiative here: spr.ly/6017fy4IR