American Heart Association

As champions for health equity, the American Heart Association is identifying and removing social and economic barriers to health by investing in evidence-based, local, non-profit, and for-profit enterprises with solutions to shift the inequitable health paradigm. We're addressing the non-medical, social, and economic factors that cause many people to develop heart disease and live shorter lives. We're focused on improving 3 social determinants of health: Access to Health and Healthcare, Food Security, and Economic Resiliency/Poverty Reduction.

The vision of Community STEPS (Strategic dialogue That’s Empowered by Public Safety) is to bring law enforcement and the community together to create a safe space for dialogue and exercise. We walk together in the Jackie Tatum Harvard Park neighborhood to connect, discuss issues and work toward solutions while getting exercise. The program includes healthy activities for all ages as well as wellness events to include health information booths and blood pressure screenings.