Every mama deserves access to safe, respectful and high-quality maternal care. Let's work towards equitable healthcare during Black Maternal Health Week and beyond. #BMHW24

Structural racism and implicit bias are real barriers to equitable healthcare. Let's dismantle these obstacles during Black Maternal Health Week and beyond. #BMHW24

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!

We are looking for YOU to help us out at our upcoming 2024 Milwaukee Go Red for Women Luncheon, Friday, May 3, at The Pfister Hotel!

Reach out to [email protected] if you would like to help out!

For more about the event, visit spr.ly/6018wUJz4

We know that many women not only want to be great moms but want to be moms for a very long time. But the reality is Black women are two to three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than other women. #BMHW24

As the American Heart Association begins its second century in 2024, we wanted to take a look back at some moments from the first 100 years of our life-saving work!

Photo courtesy of the American Heart Association archives.

📣: Educators, administrators, parents! Join us and the NFL for the FREE NFL PLAY 60 Draft Fitness Break on Thurs, 4/25 @ 1pm ET and get your students moving more!

Register today at spr.ly/6014wUJjA

#PLAY60 🏈💪

Pregnancy should be a joyful time, not a time of fear or uncertainty. But Black women face a greater risk of serious complications and death during or immediately after pregnancy. Together, we can change that. #BMHW24

THANK YOU to GE HealthCare, 3000 N. Grandview Blvd., in Waukesha, for hosting our 2024 Executive Breakfast earlier this week, and a special THANK YOU to GE President and CEO of Patient Care Solutions, Tom Westrick, the 2024 Southeastern Wisconsin Heart and Stroke Walk chairman!

Today is National Siblings Day! Cheers to all the built-in best friends who make each day better.
To read about some amazing sibling survivor stories visit our website our check out our Instagram feeds. spr.ly/6011kYWyR

#siblingday #sibs

Happy Golfers Day! Hitting the golf course at least once a month could lower the risk of death among older adults. So get out there and make every shot count!

#golf #golf er #golf ing #golf ersday #hearthealthy #exercise

New research finds growing heart health gap between the haves and have-nots. spr.ly/6012weRxI

We're thrilled to welcome back WKOW 27 News's Amber Noggle and Brandon Taylor as co-emcees of the 2024 Madison Heart Ball! If you would like to donate to this year's Heart Ball campaign, visit spr.ly/6013wjCnx.

April is National Stress Awareness Month. Stress can have long-lasting effects on your health and well-being. But don’t worry, there are many ways you can help reduce stress. To read more visit: spr.ly/6182wVvEg

#stress #stress month #stress kills

Who will see the #SolarEclipse2024 today?

(FYI: “Total Eclipse of the Heart” has 130 beats per-minute, too fast for Hands-Only CPR. Use a song between 100-120 BMP.)

The 2024 #NationalWalkingDay has come and gone ... but the health benefits of getting those steps in are good 365 days a year! Learn more here! spr.ly/6012wKSma

How are families affected during a traumatic event? There are many ways. Check out the link for more! spr.ly/6014wKSV2

An amazing story from just south of the state line! Check it out here! spr.ly/6018wKSBr

THANK YOU to everyone who supported our 2024 Woman of Impact campaign here in Milwaukee!

The winner will be announced May 3 at our Go Red for Women luncheon!

Thank you all for your leadership!

Each year, more than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of the hospital in the United States – and 90% of these are fatal. We can change that. Together we can save lives.

#NationofLifesavers

Learn hands-only CPR at Heart.org/Nation.

As the American Heart Association begins its second century in 2024, we wanted to take a look back at some moments from the first 100 years of our life-saving work!

Photo courtesy of the American Heart Association archives.