Angela Neely, MBA, is wrapping up the American Heart Association’s first Leaders of Impact™ campaign in Northeast Ohio, serving as a heart health advocate.
(AKRON, OH), November 26, 2024 – Angela Neely, Chief Financial Officer of the Akron Metro Regional Transit Authority and American Heart Association’s inaugural Northeast Ohio 2024 Leaders of Impact™ nominee. Overseeing campaigns to promote equitable cardiovascular health. Community on Wednesday, December 4th. Life expectancy in Summit County ranges from 65 to 89 years.[1] This is often caused by deep-seated inequalities related to social factors of health, public policies, institutional practices, cultural expressions, and other norms that often contribute to health inequalities.
“Angela’s tireless efforts ensure that everyone in the Akron area has an equal opportunity to live longer, healthier lives,” said Lisa Wheeler Cooper, executive director of the American Heart Association of Northeast Ohio. It’s helping me do that.” “By ensuring access to quality health care and addressing health disparities, we strengthen our collective future and build healthier, more vibrant communities for future generations.”
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States1 Additionally, the cost of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the country could triple by 2050 due to an aging and diversifying population, as well as a significant increase in risk factors for heart disease and stroke among young people. It is expected to jump up in the near future. American Heart Association.
Neely has been participating in fundraising events for seven weeks with candidates from around the country.
“Joining Leaders of Impact was personal for me because my mother had open heart surgery to repair two valves and close a hole in her heart,” Neely said. “My family knows firsthand the importance of the work the American Heart Association does, and we felt compelled to help spread the word about healthy lifestyles to help others live longer lives.” It was.”
For more than 100 years, the American Heart Association has driven change by removing barriers to health, investing in groundbreaking research, educating health professionals and patients, and advocating for health policy. In Northeast Ohio, the association is working to educate more people about CPR, with a particular focus on blood pressure management.
Leaders of Impact launched on October 17th in hundreds of cities across the United States and culminated on December 4th. Each candidate’s participation focuses on the opportunity to be a change agent with a shared purpose of increasing critical consciousness and funding the mission of the American Heart Association. .
For more information about the Leaders of Impact campaign or to contribute to Neeley’s campaign, please visit: Northeast Ohio Leaders of Impact Campaign Page.
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About the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association works tirelessly to help the world live longer, healthier lives. We are dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities. Through collaboration with thousands of organizations and the power of millions of volunteers, we fund innovative research, advocate for public health and share lifesaving resources. The Dallas-based organization has been a leading source of health information for a century. In 2024, our 100th anniversary, we celebrate 100 years of rich history and achievements. As we move toward a second century of bold discovery and impact, our vision is to advance health and hope for everyone, everywhere. connect with us at heart.org, facebook, × Or call 1-800-AHA-USA1.
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General inquiries: 1-800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721)
heart.org and stroke.org
