Resources > Successful Programs > American Heart Association
Last Updated: January 29, 2004
Name of Organization/Institution: American Heart Association Search Your Heart & Save a Life
Keywords: cardiovascular disease, advocacy
Description of best practice: This locally developed program is called Save a Life. Heart and stroke community education is a “101” presentation around CVD and stroke; what it is; what are the risk factors; what behaviors can you do to reduce risk; when to call – who to tell for help “chain of survival”.
This is connected to a nationally developed program: Search Your Heart – a six module program developed for the faith – based community with how to coordinate guide covering topics: CVD, stroke, diabetes, stress, nutrition, physical activity and advocacy (Can also be done in community settings). A Spanish version is also available. Both programs can be presented to community audiences. We have trained presenters for SAVE A LIFE including 96 BU Medical students who speak a variety of languages.
The American Heart Association is funded directly through public support (contributions, special events, etc.) and indirectly through federated fund-raising organizations and unassociated and non-federated fund-raising organizations.
Relevant Materials (click to open new window):
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- Advocacy Steps
- 2003 Statistics (PDF)
- Press Release: Save a Life
- About Search Your Heart, (more)
- Search Your Heart Flyer (MS Word document)
- Search Your Heart Information for Churches (PDF)
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