BP Fossella Honors The American Heart Association For Century of Work To Improve Cardiovascular Health
Editor’s Note: The following is a quote from Robin Vitale, VP, Community Impact, American Heart Association NYC:
“We are honored to receive this proclamation from Staten Island Borough President Fossella. As we close out our first 100 years and begin the next, our work remains as important as ever. Throughout the last century, the American Heart Association has moved health and well-being forward in important and critical ways,” said Robin Vitale, Vice President, Community Impact, New York City, American Heart Association. “As we head into our second century, our focus remains on fueling science and innovation, funding lifesaving research and supporting the rights of patients and care givers, to empower healthier communities and advance the way we live, work and play.”
To learn about the American Heart Association’s commitment to health equity and our 2024 Health Equity Impact Goal please visit heart.org.
BP Fossella Honors American Heart Association for Century of Work to Improve Cardiovascular Health
See the press conference video here
Staten Island, NY – Borough President Vito Fossella delivered a proclamation declaring April 15th as “The American Heart Association Day” on Staten Island at a press conference at Borough Hall on Monday, April 15th at 10:30 AM.
The American Heart Association, which is celebrating its centennial this year, has a history of supporting cardiovascular health on Staten Island. The NYC AHA team, in conjunction with the Borough President’s Office and community partners, have worked for over a decade to reduce cardiovascular mortality and expand CPR trainings in schools and community settings.
Notably, for the past three years, AHA has sponsored and funded a Staten Island CLIP barbershop program focused on hypertension prevention for Black men. [Readers may remember our coverage of the barber shop expansion here]
To honor the century of work improving cardiovascular health on Staten Island and across the country, as well as AHA’s work on Staten Island, Borough President Fossella awarded AHA a proclamation.
Following the press conference, AHA offeres a hands-only CPR training session for attendees and visitors.
The American Heart Association were invited by Ginny Mantello, MD, Director, Health and Wellness, Office of Staten Island Borough President. Left to Right: Robin Vitale (AHA), Gabriella Marinelli (Miss Richmond County) and Dr. Ginny Mantello, Director, Health and Wellness(BP’s Office). Image Credi – AHA
Trevor Martindale leading a Hands-Only CPR demonstration for community leaders, including the Borough President. Image Credit – AHA
Robin Vitale receiving a centennial proclamation from Borough President Vito Fossella. Image Credit – AHA
Banner Image: American Heart Association receives 100th birthday proclamation from the Staten Island Borough President.
Left to right: Diego Ortiz (AHA), Gabriella Marinelli ( Miss Richmond County), Trevor Martindale (AHA), Robin Vitale ( AHA) and Borough President Vito J. Fossella. Image Credit – AHA
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The Office of the Borough President has a responsibility to advocate for the entire Borough of Staten Island and all its residents, and represents the Borough's interests within City government. The Borough President communicates directly with the Mayor and the City Council to emphasize Staten Island’s budget priorities. In addition, the Borough President is responsible for reviewing major land use decisions and proposing sites for city facilities within the Borough. As the chair of the Borough Board, the Borough President leads Staten Island’s City Council delegation and Community Board chairs in the process of reviewing and approving the transfer of public properties to private use. The Borough President’s Office houses the Borough's Topographical Bureau, which maintains the borough’s official maps and assigns street addresses. The Borough President monitors the delivery of city services on Staten Island, and acts as a liaison between residents and city agencies when problems arise to devise solutions. The Borough President is also responsible for appointing one member to the Panel for Educational Policy and one member to the City Planning Commission, as well as some 150 members to Staten Island’s three community boards.