Join us for a day of community, connection, and care at the 2025 Greenburgh Community Health Fair! This free event is focused on helping individuals and families take charge of their health through education, support, and early detection.

Highlights at our Guardians of the Heart table include:

• Lifestyle medicine pamphlets educating on the key steps to living a longer, healthier life

• Interactive heart-health trivia, word searches, crossword puzzles, and Fact or Fiction games to challenge and expand your knowledge

• Nutrition referrals to local resources, including food banks, meal delivery services, and wellness programs

• Health screening guides to help you understand what tests you need, when to get them, and how to access affordable options

Whether you're looking to learn more about prevention, get connected with local services, or simply take a proactive step for your health, this event is for you. All are welcome - we hope to see you there!

This special event for YMCA Summer Camp (White Plains) participants combines storytime, creative art, and hands-on wellness activities focused on heart health.

Kids will hear stories like Ali’s Healthy Heart, Lindsay’s Big Heart, and Hear Your Heart, learning how their hearts work and why it’s important to take care of them. After storytime, they’ll get creative with Play-Doh heart sculptures and collaborate on large, themed murals that explore what makes their hearts happy and healthy.

Following the arts and stories, campers will rotate through interactive wellness stations designed to teach about movement, nutrition, sleep, stress management, and other habits that support a strong heart. Activities are engaging and age-appropriate, helping kids connect healthy choices with everyday life.

This event is designed to support YMCA Summer Camp kids in building heart-smart habits in a fun and interactive way.

Join us for a day of community, connection, and care at the 2025 Macedonia Baptist Church Community Health Fair! This free event is focused on helping individuals and families take charge of their health through education, support, and early detection.

Highlights at our Guardians of the Heart table include:

• Lifestyle medicine pamphlets educating on the key steps to living a longer, healthier life

• Interactive heart-health trivia, word searches, crossword puzzles, and Fact or Fiction games to challenge and expand your knowledge

• Nutrition referrals to local resources, including food banks, meal delivery services, and wellness programs

• Health screening guides to help you understand what tests you need, when to get them, and how to access affordable options

Whether you're looking to learn more about prevention, get connected with local services, or simply take a proactive step for your health, this event is for you. All are welcome - we hope to see you there!

For our second Storytime Friday with Guardians of the Heart and the Westchester Children’s Museum, we’ll read Hear Your Heart and Me and My Amazing Body, two fun and educational books that teach kids about how the heart works and why it's so important to take care of it.

After storytime, children will sculpt their own hearts using Play-Doh, adding creative touches like veins and arteries with pipe cleaners. They can also shape a favorite healthy food out of Play-Doh, reinforcing the connection between good nutrition and a strong heart.

This hands-on activity helps young learners connect science with play in a fun, memorable way.

We’re kicking off Storytime Fridays with Guardians of the Heart and the Westchester Children’s Museum!

After reading Henry’s Heart and Lindsay’s Big Heart, kids will learn about how the heart works, why it’s important to keep it healthy, and be gently introduced to the topic of sudden cardiac arrest risk among young athletes in a way that encourages awareness and self-care. Then they’ll dive into a creative watercolor activity using red, pink, and purple to paint anatomical or imaginative hearts. Heart templates and rubber stamps will be available for inspiration.

This activity blends science and self-expression, helping children explore what makes their hearts feel strong, joyful, and full of love.

Join us at Hilltop Hanover Farm for a day dedicated to heart health awareness, featuring interactive trivia contests, nutrition referrals, and lifestyle medicine resources with planning worksheets to help you build a heart-healthy routine!

Events like this are vital for raising awareness about cardiovascular health in a fun, engaging environment. They provide community members with accessible tools and knowledge to make informed choices about their well-being. By learning how diet, exercise, stress management, and preventive care impact heart health, participants are empowered to take small, meaningful steps that can lead to long-term benefits.

With sudden cardiac arrest remaining the leading cause of death in student athletes as well as the leading cause of death on school campuses, it raises a crucial question: How can we improve awareness, prevention, and response to sudden cardiac arrest in these high-risk environments? 

This panel brings together experts in pediatric cardiology, emergency medical services, sports medicine, and community outreach to discuss strategies for improving education, prevention, and advocacy efforts to ensure that individuals, schools, and communities are better equipped to handle emergencies.

Featuring:

• Dana Colasante, Co-Founder and Coordinator, Project ADAM New York

• Chief Kenny Barton, Port Chester, Rye, and Rye-Brook EMS Administrator

• Dr. Supriya Jain, Director of Pediatric Cardiac MRI/Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital

• Dr. Christian Muller, Sports Medicine Physician, Northwell Health

• Dr. Anusha Lekshminarayanan, Sports and Rehab Medicine Physician, WMCHealth

Register Here: https://heart.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Vcj8SNr9RVulzT6tl68eww#/registration

Take charge of your health with free blood pressure screenings provided by Westchester Community Health Center’s Mobile Medical Unit at the Bronxville Farmers' Market! Stop by our booth for a quick and easy checkup, learn more about heart health, and get helpful tips from healthcare professionals. No appointment is necessary — just swing by while you shop for fresh, local produce!

*Seeking volunteers!

Join us for an essential health event featuring life-saving CPR training from ProjectADAM and vital blood pressure screenings from WMCHealth, in collaboration with Scarsdale High School’s track team! Whether you're an athlete, a parent, or a community member, this event provides an opportunity to learn important skills and monitor your health.

Why CPR Matters:

• Survival Rates: When performed immediately, CPR can double or even triple a person’s chances of survival after cardiac arrest.

• Quick Action Saves Lives: Almost 70% of cardiac arrests happen at home or in public places, meaning you could be the one to make the difference in someone’s life.

• CPR Success Rate: Studies show that survival rates are significantly higher when CPR is started before emergency medical services arrive.

Highlights Include:

• CPR Training: Led by ProjectADAM, get hands-on experience in performing CPR and learn how to respond to emergencies with confidence.

• Blood Pressure Screenings: WMCHealth will offer free blood pressure screenings to help you stay on top of your health.

• Track Team Involvement: Scarsdale High School’s track team will be promoting fitness and wellness while encouraging you to take part in this important event.

Join us for a day of community, connection, and care at the 2025 White Plains Hospital Annual Neighborhood Health Fair! This free event is focused on helping individuals and families take charge of their health through education, support, and early detection.

Highlights at our Guardians of the Heart table include:

• Education on Life’s Essential 8 – the key steps to living a longer, healthier life

• Interactive heart-health trivia to challenge and expand your knowledge

• Nutrition referrals to local resources including food banks, meal delivery services, and wellness programs

• Partnership with the Family Heart Foundation to raise awareness about Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) and Lipoprotein(a)

Additional heart-related services include:

• Informational sessions on the prevention and awareness of stroke, cancer, and heart disease

• Free health screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes

Whether you're looking to learn more about prevention, get connected with local services, or simply take a proactive step for your health, this event is for you. All are welcome—we hope to see you there!

*Seeking volunteers!

Good for Girls Inc., in partnership with WMCHealth, is hosting a career expo in March 2025 to inspire and empower girls aged 9-18 by introducing them to various career options and providing valuable resources to explore their future paths.

Our Guardians of the Heart table will feature:

1. Discussion about our work in the community: learn about our student-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which is dedicated to promoting heart health awareness and empowering youth to take action against the leading cause of death.

2. Heart health trivia: get ready for a fun and interactive trivia challenge where girls can test their knowledge about heart health. Those who score 15 or more correct answers will win heart-themed prizes!

3. Heart health crossword and word search worksheets: engage in hands-on activities that challenge young minds to learn more about heart health terminology, anatomy, and wellness.

4. Create your own heart health plan: girls can design their own heart health plan, complete with exercise routines, healthy eating tips, and lifestyle choices that promote a strong heart.

Join us in this empowering and interactive experience. We can’t wait to see you there!

Registration link: https://form.jotform.com/243497393086166

With cardiovascular disease remaining the leading cause of death in Westchester, New York, and the United States, it raises a crucial question: How can we address the deep-rooted disparities in cardiovascular healthcare that disproportionately affect marginalized communities? 

This panel brings together a diverse group of health equity experts and public health advocates to discuss the systemic causes and potential solutions to cardiovascular healthcare disparities. The goal is to provide insights into how we can move from merely addressing disparities to proactively promoting health equity, while exploring culturally tailored interventions, policy changes, and collaborative models to ensure equitable access to care for all populations.

Featuring:

• Dr. Daren Wu, Chief Medical Officer at Open Door Family Medical Center

• Dr. Kimberly Henderson, Managing Director and Head of Wealth Management Health and Wellness Education at Morgan Stanley

• Dr. Anne Flynn, Office of Community Wellness and Population Health at Northwell

• Dr. Andrew Moran, Columbia University and RESTORE Health Equity Research Network Team

• Dr. Monika Safford, Co-Director of Cornell Center for Health Equity

Register Here:

https://heart.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IFUvcnEPSUycw3rGRPmHog#/registration

This event will focus on early recognition of the causes of sudden cardiac arrest in children, through their recent book, and then discuss hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), the leading cause of sudden cardiac arrest in athletes.

Featuring:

Dr. Srihari Naidu, Director of the HCM Center at Westchester Medical Center, Trustee Emeritus, Brown University

Lindsay Davis, Former Miss Ohio, Architect of Lindsay's Law, Heart Health Advocate

Agenda:

• Presentation by Dr. Naidu on the importance of early detection and prevention to promote heart health and safety starting at an early age

• Lindsay’s Story and Children’s Book Reading

• Q&A session

• Create your own “Big Heart” arts and crafts activity for children

Bringing together a diverse group of leaders and experts, ranging from policymakers to nonprofit organization representatives, this panel will discuss ongoing efforts in combating cardiovascular disease. The goal is to provide insights into how legislation and community events can work hand in hand to reduce disparities and create widespread and intergenerationally impactful health initiatives. Join us for a panel in partnership with the American Heart Association!

Panelists:

• Assembly Member Josh Jensen, NYS Standing Committee on Health

• Assembly Member Scott Gray, NYS Standing Committee on Health

• Rachel Morris, NYS Assembly Health Committee Coordinator

• Dr. Patrick Thomas, American Heart Association President of Westchester and Fairfield Counties Board of Directors

• Brianna Durkee, American Heart Association Government Relations Director

• Mandy Sandkuhler, Mended Hearts Director of Partnerships and Communications

Register here!

With cardiovascular disease remaining the leading cause of death in Westchester, New York, and the United States and recent upward trends in prevalence, it becomes increasingly vital to discuss effective prevention strategies that prioritize heart-healthy lifestyles starting at a young age. We aim to highlight collaborative efforts in CVD prevention and share actionable insights for healthier living. Join us in an expert panel in partnership with the American Heart Association!

Panelists

• Dr. Howard Cooper - Westchester Medical Center; Chief of Clinical Cardiology

• Dr. Brandi Gestri - Northwell Lifestyle Medicine; Physician

• Linda Arpino - Life Focus Nutrition

• Jenna Koroly - Northwell Nutritionist

• Leah Gail Crawford - Firstfruits Nutrition

Register Here: https://heart.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3A1LNTAPTbGf84aS6qlZ2w#/registration

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