The National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention (National Forum) honored four individuals and two organizations for exceptional contributions to cardiovascular health improvement. The awards were presented at the 22nd National Forum Annual Meeting which drew 241 thought- and change-leaders from 163 organizations. The National Forum …
National Forum Receives NHCR Hypertension Hero Award
Award recognizes impact of Move with the Mayor® The National Hypertension Control Roundtable (NHCR) has named the National Forum for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention as an inaugural recipient of its Sal Lucido Hypertension Hero Award. This award recognizes the National Forum’s Move with the Mayor® (MWTM) initiative for its work to improve …
Fontana, California, Mayor Acquanetta Warren Receives 2024 National Forum Public Policy Award
Warren recognized for work on local policies that support heart health The National Forum for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention has awarded Fontana, California, Mayor Acquanetta Warren the 2024 National Forum Public Policy Award for advancing national and local policies that improve cardiovascular health. The National Forum presented the …
Association of Black Cardiologists Honors the National Forum with Spirit of the Heart Award
The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) has awarded its prestigious Spirit of the Heart Award to the National Forum for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention (National Forum) for its “pivotal role in creating a supportive community dedicated to cardiovascular health.” Warren A. Jones, MD, immediate past chair of the National Forum, accepted …
Childress Elected to United States Conference of Mayors Business Council Steering Committee
The United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) has elected Jen Childress, MS, MCHES, director of programs for the National Forum for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention, to its Business Council Steering Committee for a three-year term. The business council provides members with opportunities to shape the future of cities nationwide. Through the …
Mayors Host Over 100 Events During Challenge to Connect and Move for Mental Health
Washington, D.C. – Mayors nationwide hosted over 100 events to raise awareness about the role of social connection and active living in promoting mental and physical health. Throughout a one-month period, 47 mayors led their communities in the Move with the Mayor® Mental Health and Physical Activity Challenge by encouraging daily movement while …
Mayors Nationwide Join Call to Connect and Move More for Mental Health
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2024 Media Contact Amanda Thomas 770-609-0674 amanda.thomas.ic@nationalforum.org Move with the Mayor® Mental Health and Physical Activity Challenge starts May 1 WASHINGTON – Fifty-six mayors have joined a nationwide challenge to raise awareness about the role of social connection in …
White House Selects Move with the Mayor® for Healthy Communities Challenge
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 26, 2024 Media Contact Amanda Thomas (770) 609-0674 amanda.thomas.ic@nationalforum.org White House Selects Move with the Mayor® for Healthy Communities Challenge 25x25 initiative to increase physical activity, reduce …
MWTM Fall Newsletter – November 10, 2023 – Podcast Highlight
This Fall Challenge marks the 9th year of Move with the Mayor® ! As you know, programming and policy are both important aspects for a city’s success. The Roadmaps create opportunities for case studies, including the one featuring West Sacramento, CA! Listen to the Move with the Mayor ® podcast that features elements from the West Sacramento case …
