| Organization |
American Heart Association (AHA). Western States Affiliate.
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| Address |
120 Montgomery Street, Suite 1650. San Francisco CA 94104-4319 |
| Phone |
415-433-2273; 800-AHA-USA1 or 800-242-8721; 888-MY-HEART or 888-694-3278 (women's health information); 415-228-8404 (information in Chinese) |
| Fax |
415-228-8402 |
| E-Mail |
customerservice@heart.org |
| Hours |
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday |
| Description |
Provides information about heart disease and stroke prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. Other services include seminars, referrals for CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) training, educational materials, and a support group for stroke survivors and their families. Chinese speakers can leave a message at 415-228-8404 and they will receive a callback about local resources available. Also provides specific information on women's heart disease and stroke (888-MY-HEART). Sponsors an annual fundraiser, "American Heart Walk" (held in the fall). This office primarily serves San Francisco; there are other offices located in the Bay Area. |
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Advocates for and funds heart disease and stroke research. Publishes related printed materials including books, scientific journals, and pamphlets. Offers the following health promotion programs: "Chinese Community Cardiac Council," "Heart in the Black Community," "El Corazon de la Comunidad" (Hispanic/Latino community), and "Filipino Heart Council." Volunteer opportunities are available. |
| Fee |
Many services are free. Fees vary for seminars and some publications. |
| Application |
Apply by phone. |
| Transportation |
Muni (2 Clement, 3 Jackson, 4 Sutter, 30 Stockton, 45 Union-Stockton or Market Street lines) and BART/Muni Metro (Montgomery Street station). |
| Accessibility |
Yes. |
| Language |
Spanish. |
| Officer |
Shawn Casey, Executive Director. |
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