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As the world continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, medical organizations like the American Heart Association (AHA) have launched ambitious responses to minimize the impact of this novel virus. Let’s look at three of the ways in which the AHA is responding to COVID-19 in 2020:
The AHA has built a comprehensive COVID-19 resource center for both heart patients and the general population. These resources not only help keep individuals informed on how to take the right precautions against the disease, but also outline which heart patients are most at risk for developing serious symptoms. The organization also has resource sections that help educate the public about staying healthy, active, and stress free during these difficult times.
As COVID-19 began to spread across the US, the AHA responded quickly in an effort to provide training and resources to the nation’s healthcare workers. The organization has begun offering free educational courses on oxygenation and ventilation and has launched a new podcast series on COVID-19 Clinical Guidance. Moreover, the AHA has collaborated with other organizations to improve remote-patient monitoring systems and help ease the burden on hospital workers.
This year, the AHA is pledging at least $2.5 million to the research of COVID-19 and its effects on patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular conditions. This money is helping fund research grants that seek to enhance our understanding of COVID-19 and its effect on these diseases, with a focus on preventing and treating the virus. The AHA is also setting aside money for its Health Technologies and Innovation Strategically Focused Research Centers, which are creating solutions to help those in the medical field get a better handle on the pandemic.
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To this end, BGCA operates several programs aimed at keeping youths fit, minimizing their stress, and bonding with their peers:
With support from sponsor Buffalo Wild Wings, BGCA runs the ALL STARS sports league. It encourages kids between the ages of 6 and 18 to play flag football, soccer, and basketball.
Over a quarter of a million Club members played on ALL STARS teams in 2018, building teamwork skills and learning about good sportsmanship along the way. These teams also give kids a structured environment in which they can make friends and stay active.
Marketed as “a game plan for the mind, body and soul,” Triple Play has advocated for good nutrition and physical activity among its Club youth since 2005. This program takes a multi-faceted approach to its mission.
By emphasizing health habits, Triple Play helps kids cultivate better health behaviors and teaches them about nutrition. The program also focuses on social recreation as a way of fostering both behavioral development among Club youth. Lastly, Triple Play uses daily challenges to motivate kids to get active and enhance their physical abilities.
In partnership with the MLB, BGCA’s PLAY BALL program gets Club youth involved in baseball and softball. Whether they play in a league or just for fun, members learn the basics of these sports while participating in a fun, new physical activity.
Disclaimer: This website contains general information about medical conditions and treatments. This information is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy or validity of any statements or information provided on this website. Do not rely on this information as an alternative to medical advice from your doctor or another professional healthcare provider. You should seek immediate medical attention if you think you are suffering from a medical condition. You should never delay seeking medical advice, disregard medical advice, or discontinue medical treatment because of information on this website.
The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) is a vital resource for retired combat veterans. It provides access to services and support they need to transition into civilian life.
This would not be possible without the support of the wider community, whose contributions help fund the organization’s life-changing work. Here are three ways in which you can give back to military veterans through WWP:
Corporate sponsorships are an essential resource for WWP. The organization currently works with more than a dozen sponsors, including Under Armour, AmazonSmile, and the NFL. By pledging an annual donation to WWP, your company can join this list and help contribute to the recovery of veterans from across the US.
The organization also has a special sponsorship program for those who give between $2,500 and $99,999 per year. These “corporate champions” receive access to WWP assets in return for their generous support.
Every year, WWP hosts the Soldier Ride event as a way of encouraging residents of Long Island to support veterans who sustained injuries in combat. Participants have the opportunity to set their own fundraising goals. Friends and family can support participants by donating while they complete their 25-mile rides. In 2020, WWP moved the Soldier Ride online but encouraged participants to organize their own rides and ask their loved ones to donate.
You can support the work of the WWP by participating in one of the Carry Forward 5K events that the organization hosts across the country throughout the year. Most runners use these events as a way to raise money, but there are other unique ways to support veterans. For instance, WWP encourages participants to carry weights or people on their backs as they run to honor veterans and the burdens that they bear for our country.
Disclaimer: This website contains general information about medical conditions and treatments. This information is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy or validity of any statements or information provided on this website. Do not rely on this information as an alternative to medical advice from your doctor or another professional healthcare provider. You should seek immediate medical attention if you think you are suffering from a medical condition. You should never delay seeking medical advice, disregard medical advice, or discontinue medical treatment because of information on this website.