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You checked the scoreboard Saturday. 🏈 Have you checked your blood pressure lately? 🫀
Nearly 1 in 3 South Carolinians have been told they have high blood pressure. That's enough to fill Williams-Brice Stadium 25 times. #KnowYourNumbers
Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/4Bt16Kt
Berea Elementary School was one of only three schools in South Carolina to receive a CPR in Schools grant through Kids Heart Challenge.
Learn more: newsroom.heart.org/local-new…
What a way to celebrate another incredible Charleston Hard Hats with Heart campaign!
More than 300 leaders from the construction community came together to network, celebrate and support a healthier future for our workforce.
Together, we're building healthier lives. ❤️
On #WorldRestartAHeartDay we're thankful for supporters like @Sonoco_Products for helping build a #NationofLifesavers.@HHS_Red_Foxes received a Cardiac Emergency Response Plan supporting the #SmartHeartAct. Thanks @hartsvillesc mayor Dan Askins for joining!bit.ly/4eDQ5fx
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Turning bystanders into lifesavers in Laurens County! The Laurens County Public Library has not only adopted an approved cardiac emergency response plan, they now have the tools to practice Hands-Only CPR with staff. Learn Hands-Only CPR today at cpr.heart.org/
ALT Two people stand with a CPR training manikin at Laurens County Public Library. A large red bag labeled "CPR and First Aid training kit" is on the floor.
Charleston volunteers Philicia Baugh, Michael Castellano and Anthony Poole recently shared their personal experiences and expertise through media interviews to raise awareness about sudden cardiac arrest and the lifesaving impact of bystander CPR. ❤️ #CPRSavesLives
❤️ Lowcountry Heart Walk chair Chris Van Metre recently joined Lowcountry Live to discuss World Heart Day and the upcoming Lowcountry Heart Walk on February 27.
📺 Watch the interview: bit.ly/4ALynQY
🚶🏼 Sign up for the Heart Walk: bit.ly/4zbMv4t
This #WorldHeartDay, we're proud to continue our Torch Journey with McCall Farms as we count down to the #PeeDeeHeartWalk on Oct. 24. Register NOW! ❤️ PeeDeeHeartWalk.org
The Upstate's Hard Hats with Heart Oyster Roast is coming up next Thursday, Oct. 8. Our local chair Bill Keckeis with Messer Construction Co. recently joined Your Carolina to talk about the event and our local Hard Hats with Heart campaign: wspa.com/your-carolina/hard-…
Cleaner air. Healthier spaces. ❤️ @RichlandSC's new ordinance expands smoke-free protections to include vaping and e-cigarettes. #CleanIndoorAir #HeartHealth
Learn more ▶️ newsroom.heart.org/local-new…
Save the date! 📆❤️ The Upstate Heart Ball returns on Friday, Feb. 26.
Learn more about sponsorships and how to get involved: heart.org/upstateheartball
The Upstate Hard Hats with Heart Oyster Roast is less than a month away!
Individual tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available. Secure your spot today: heart.org/upstatehhwh
The rural community of Blacksburg, SC, is now home to a new blood pressure station at the Blacksburg Library.
In small towns, access to these health resources can be life-changing for people working to manage their blood pressure.
In a sudden cardiac emergency, every second counts, whether you're at home, in the office, on an athletic field or in a dance studio.
Thanks to the generous support of The Barndo Co., the team at Shock Dance Studio is now better equipped to respond when time is of the essence.
Building a stronger, healthier Upstate starts with people who care. Meet our 2026 Hard Hats with Heart chair Bill Keckeis, senior project executive at Messer Construction Co.
Join us for our Upstate Hats with Heart Oyster Roast on Thursday, Oct. 8: heart.org/upstatehhwh
🌊🐎 The beach is calling! Join us for the American Heart Association Beach Ride, where you'll enjoy riding along the beautiful coastline.
📍 Lakewood Camping Resort in Myrtle Beach
📅 November 4 - 8
🔗 ahabeachride.org
Every student deserves a safe learning environment. ❤️ The Smart Heart Act is helping protect South Carolina students by ensuring schools are prepared to respond to cardiac emergencies and support heart health.
Learn more 📺 bit.ly/4wwyxYT
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Lifesaving education makes a lasting impact, and it starts in our schools.
Thanks to the generous support of Contec, Inc., Lone Oak Elementary in Spartanburg is home to new CPR resources to help empower people with the confidence to respond in a cardiac emergency.
Building a community of lifesavers starts with access.
We're proud to bring CPR education and resources to Christ Central Mission Station in the small community of Joanna, helping empower more of our neighbors in Laurens County with the confidence to act in a cardiac emergency.
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Our condolences to the family and friends mourning the sudden loss of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, who dedicated decades of his life to public service.
Widespread news reports indicate CPR was in progress during the response to his medical emergency -- a reminder of the importance of recognizing and responding to cardiac arrest emergencies.
Learn more about CPR: heart.org/en/-/media/Files/N…