GREATER CINCINNATI AFRICAN AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

Because Hope is Where the Heart is!

COVID-19 UPDATE

Here at Greater Cincinnati African American Heart Association, GCAAHA.

It is always our first concern to make safety, good health, and well-being for all a top priority.

With the present health concerns brought on by COVID-19. We are making internal changes to practice social distancing, and developing a new and safe way of providing service to the community.

Our team of professionals are at work developing a stronger online presence for our site visitors. As an alternative, we are working to set up new interactive features for the purpose of engaging our site visitors, and social media networks.

We ask for your continued patience, as it is our goal to have things in place in the upcoming year.

We look forward to connecting with you soon!!

Thank you for your continued support as every dollar enables us to continue to provide services that support individuals and families challenged by heart disease.

Be safe, and stay well!!

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WHO WE ARE

Here at Greater Cincinnati African American Heart Assoc.,

OUR MISSION:
To increase knowledge, and awareness of the early signs of heart disease, and to promote good health practices.

OUR VISION:
To see individuals making healthier choices and decisions that will help them to achieve a healthier quality of life.

OUR VALUES:
We believe good health is the primary factor in living a good quality of life.

We strive to increase awareness, education, and community support, giving special attention to the needs of those at a greater risk of poor health, based on social and economic disparities.

We believe that knowledge, and awareness is key in helping individuals to make better health choices for them and their families. We are guided by ethical principles in our business affairs and strive for excellence in all the work we do.

GCAAHA is a 501c3 charitable organization and contributions are tax deductible. We are happy to provide an acknowledgement for tax purposes upon request.

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Help Make a Difference

Greater Cincinnati African American Heart Assoc. is in the business of changing and shaping lives. The work we do at our Non-Profit is aimed at providing a holistic approach to solving some of our society’s biggest challenges. We make sure our partners are empowered by creating opportunities for individuals and communities. Stay tuned as there are SEVERAL sections still UNDER CONSTRUCTION!

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Reinforcing our Commitment

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

One Step at a Time

DONATIONS/DROP-OFFS

Helping The Community

SURVIVOR STORIES AND TESTIMONIALS

Greater Cincinnati African American Heart Association survivor stories. The factual written accounts from the journeys of an individual's challenges and triumphs in the battle against heart disease.

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TESTIMONIALS

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In June of 2014, while on vacation in Chicago I was rushed to the hospital at the age of 58. I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. Up until then, I had no signs of heart issues. Therefore, I was in denial the first year of my diagnosis. As time went on, the condition worsened. By the summer of 2017, I had to have a "Heart Transplant."
I give all praises to God! I am so grateful to the donor, and their family. In addition, to the awesome doctors, and nurses that cared for me. It is so important to listen to your body and the people that know and love you. Get regular checkups of your heart and vitals. Know your numbers and warning signs. In addition, if you doubt a diagnosis, get a second or third opinion. You could possible do yourself more harm by being in denial.
My experience, has truly been life changing! I'm so grateful that God spared my life. Now, I live each day FOR HIS GLORY, and to pay it forward by serving others as the Founder and President of Greater Cincinnati African American Heart Association.