I just took action on Help Schools Make Wellness a Priority on AHA's You’re the Cure website.

I just took action on Help Schools Make Wellness a Priority on AHA's You’re the Cure website.

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HELP SCHOOLS MAKE WELLNESS A PRIORITY

Do you think unhealthy foods and beverages should be sold and advertised in schools?  Do you think kids should be able to opt out of physical education during the school day?  Neither do we!  Join us in showing your support for the USDA’s updates to local school wellness policy requirements that will help school districts make nutrition and physical activity cornerstones of a well-rounded education. 

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I just took action on It's Time for Massachusetts to be CPR Smart on AHA's You’re the Cure website.

BLACK WOMEN IN JAZZ MUSIC & FINE ARTS AWARDS: what it means to me.

I just took action on Tell Congress: Physical Education is vital for students on AHA's You’re the Cure website.

I just took action on Tell Congress: Physical Education is vital for students on AHA's You’re the Cure website.

TELL CONGRESS: PHYSICAL EDUCATION IS VITAL FOR STUDENTS

Our children should attend regular Physical Education (PE) classes throughout their day just like any other subject. Unfortunately for many children this is not happening. However, the Fitness Integrated with Teaching (FIT) Kids Act can help increase PE in our schools and create more active children. In order for this to happen, Congress needs to hear from you! Take action today!

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I just took action on Tell Congress that Medical Research is a Priority! on AHA's You’re the Cure website.

TELL CONGRESS THAT MEDICAL RESEARCH IS A PRIORITY!

Over the past few years, Medical research done at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has fallen to the mercy of budget negotiations. Constant gridlock and budget cuts have left lifesaving innovations incomplete. However, we have a chance to change this pattern. As we speak, members of Congress are prioritizing issues to be included in the upcoming budget discussions and they need to hear from you! Tell Congress to improve our nation's health by prioritizing medical research!

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I just took action on Less Than A Month To Protect Stroke Patients on AHA's You’re the Cure website.

I just took action on Let's Spring Forward to a Healthier Lifestyle! on AHA's You’re the Cure website.

I just took action on Let's Spring Forward to a Healthier Lifestyle! on AHA's You’re the Cure website.

Thank you for protecting the littlest hearts!

Yesterday, Gov. Patrick signed into law a measure that will help the smallest of hearts – babies born with congenital heart defects