American Heart Association

Women in their 40s talk leadership, balance and what it means to be in one’s fourth decade   There was a time when turning 40 was known as “going over the hill.” Celebrated with gag gifts such as crutches and …

The 88 Miss Arkansas and Miss Arkansas’ Teen contestants participated in a CPR training Sunday and Monday at the Robinson Center in Little Rock.  They were taught hands-only CPR through a training called CPR Experience, led by American Heart Association-Central …

CHI St. Vincent recently announced the retirement of Dr. Randy Jordan, a distinguished cardiologist who has served the community for over 38 years. Jordan, who spent much of his career at the CHI St. Vincent Heart Clinic, will see his …

Camp Aldersgate recently made history, earning designation as the nation’s first Heart-SAFE Project ADAM (Automated Defibrillators in Adam’s Memory) Camp. Project ADAM is a national program dedicated to “preventing sudden cardiac death through education and the implementation of life-saving programs …

In an alternate universe, Conway native Tammie Davis fulfilled her desire to help people by earning acceptance to and graduating from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock and becoming a successful nurse. That is just the …

As plans are underway for the 2023 Hot Springs Heart Ball, two couples rooted in the local healthcare community have been named co-chairs of this year’s community-wide campaign. Jenny and Dr. Doug Ross, president of CHI St. Vincent in Hot …

The American Heart Association, a national voluntary health agency dedicated to improving cardiovascular health, has announced major changes to the leadership at its Central Arkansas office, including a new executive director, Nikki Smith, and three new board members. Smith has …

Arvest Bank announced today, Aug. 30, that Ron Witherspoon has been named local bank president and CEO in Little Rock, a role which includes parts of central and southwest Arkansas, effective Nov. 1. Witherspoon will be returning to Little Rock …

The American Heart Association is inviting Little Rock and its surrounding communities to North Shore Riverwalk Park on April 30 to celebrate heart and stroke survivors, raise lifesaving funds and encourage physical activity during the Central Arkansas Heart Walk. The …

Heading into the May primaries, AMP continues its monthly look at the candidates in Arkansas’ main statewide and federal races. This month, we feature Democratic candidates for governor, Dr. Anthony Bland and James “Rus” Russell, as well as independent gubernatorial-hopeful …