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Associated Press
10-02-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
Heart Health Takes Center Stage: Texas Proclaims Black Heart Association Day
'This proclamation is more than just a recognition—it's a commitment to the future of heart health for all communities.' — Frederick Robinson, Co-founder of Black Heart Association AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, February 10, 2025 / / -- In a historic recognition of the fight against heart health disparities, February 12, 2025, will officially be proclaimed as Black Heart Association Day in the State of Texas. This declaration honors the transformative work of the Black Heart Association (BHA), founded by Tara Robinson, a three-time heart attack survivor, and her husband, Frederick Robinson. Together, they have built a movement dedicated to improving heart health in underserved communities. The Black Heart Association was founded with a singular mission: to eliminate heart health disparities through education, screenings, and advocacy. Since its creation, the organization has provided over 2,000 free heart screenings to individuals nationwide, empowering countless families with the knowledge and resources needed to take control of their health. Through initiatives like their state-of-the-art mobile health screening bus, BHA has brought vital services directly to communities of color, where systemic inequities in healthcare have left many without access to preventative care. From raising awareness about the connection between mental health and heart health to advocating for equity in healthcare, the Black Heart Association's work has become a lifeline for those most at risk. The declaration ceremony will take place at the Texas State Capitol in Austin, where members of the community, leaders, and supporters will gather to celebrate this significant milestone. This event, coinciding with American Heart Health Month, is a call to action for individuals to prioritize their heart health and recognize the importance of eliminating barriers to care. The Black Heart Association invites everyone to join the celebration and learn more about their mission and the life-saving work they continue to do. As Frederick Robinson, cofounder of the Black Heart Association, puts it, 'This proclamation is more than just a recognition—it's a commitment to the future of heart health for all communities.' For more information about the Black Heart Association and their programs, visit About the Black Heart Association The Black Heart Association is a nonprofit organization committed to eliminating heart health disparities in communities of color. Founded by Tara Robinson, a three-time heart attack survivor, BHA provides free heart screenings, health education, and resources to underserved communities. For press and media contact: Marilyn Remo, [email protected], 201-638-2685. Marilyn Remo Tené Nicole Creative Agency +1 201-638-2685 LinkedIn Legal Disclaimer:
Yahoo
04-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Why association hopes you wear red on Friday
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – February is American Heart Health Month, and Friday is a special day to show support by wearing red. It is to raise awareness that heart disease is the number-one killer of women. This is the 21st year of the campaign by the American Heart Association, which wants to encourage women to build healthy habits and lower their chances of developing heart disease. The agency also has another goal to save lives. 'We have so many things going on throughout American Heart Health Month. [The] big push this year is to empower everyone to learn CPR. Now when we are talking about women's heart health, unfortunately, women are less likely to receive bystander CPR, so they are 23 percent less likely to survive than a man,' said Chelsea Caldwell, director of communications for the American Heart Association. It's not just women encouraged to wear red; men and children are also invited to participate. Brian Oehlbeck contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
