American Heart Association - Oregon & SW Washington

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08/28/2026

Worth the walk? Beacon Rock

From the parking lot, Beacon Rock almost looks impossible. Then you realize there's actually a trail zigzagging its way up the side of this giant rock.

Every switchback opens up a bigger view of the Columbia River Gorge, and before long, you're so busy taking it all in that you forget you're exercising.

Finding physical activities you genuinely enjoy can help make movement a lasting part of your routine. Places like this make getting active feel a little easier.

Worth the Walk Score:
🏞️ Scenery: 10/10
🥾 Difficulty: 5/10
🧭 Crowd Level: 6/10
✅ Overall Score: 8/10.

What's a place that's worth the walk for you? Drop it in the comments. It might end up in a future episode.

📍 Beacon Rock State Park, Washington

Change is hard. But it's never too late to try a new approach. Remember, small, specific changes make it easier to make ...
08/27/2026

Change is hard. But it's never too late to try a new approach. Remember, small, specific changes make it easier to make habits that will stick.

Can you believe it's time to head back to school already?? 🚌 Meet the Kids Heart Challenge characters for the 2026-27 sc...
08/26/2026

Can you believe it's time to head back to school already?? 🚌

Meet the Kids Heart Challenge characters for the 2026-27 school year: Indi, Tempo, Zoomie, Dreamer, Beacon and Berry!

Each character represents an important part of heart health and helps bring the mission of the American Heart Association to life.

Get ready to activate your heart power with this year's Kids Heart Challenge. Register your school at the link in the comments.

18 months ago, Amy Matson received a lifesaving heart transplant. ❤️Today, she's celebrating no signs of rejection, trip...
08/25/2026

18 months ago, Amy Matson received a lifesaving heart transplant. ❤️

Today, she's celebrating no signs of rejection, trips to the Oregon Coast with her husband Brett and their shepherd Staley, and her upcoming fourth 5K walk since transplant.

Amy says, "These are our bonus days!"

She and Brett are deeply grateful to her medical team and to the donor family for their decision to say yes to donation. Every day is a miracle.

What does a bonus day mean to you?

08/24/2026

🔴 ON AIR: Jay Wintermeyer

Former radio DJ. Today, an American Heart Association regional senior marketing communications director.

Our employees come to the Heart Association from all kinds of backgrounds, bringing unique experiences and skills to advance our mission of helping people live longer, healthier lives. For Jay, that journey started behind a microphone.

While the studio may have changed, the mission is the same: helping important messages reach the people who need them.


American Heart Association: Careers

We're proud to celebrate 31 Oregon hospitals for their commitment to high-quality heart and stroke care. ❤️By following ...
08/17/2026

We're proud to celebrate 31 Oregon hospitals for their commitment to high-quality heart and stroke care. ❤️

By following the latest evidence-based treatment guidelines, these hospitals are helping improve outcomes and save lives across our state. And behind each recognition is a team of dedicated health care professionals working every day to help our communities live longer, healthier lives. Thank you for all you do!

Full awardee list: https://www.usnewsbrandfuse.com/AmericanHeartAssociation/

Welcoming our 26-27 Oregon and SW Washington Volunteer Board of Directors ❤️Behind every step toward longer, healthier l...
08/17/2026

Welcoming our 26-27 Oregon and SW Washington Volunteer Board of Directors ❤️

Behind every step toward longer, healthier lives is a community of leaders who choose to invest their time, expertise and passion in making a difference.

This year's board is led by incoming Board President, Dr. Abby Khan, and Board Chair, Mark Frinell.

Dr. Khan brings deep expertise as an adult cardiologist and leader at OHSU Health, along with a steadfast commitment to advancing equitable heart health outcomes. Mark Frinell, Senior Vice President at HUB International, contributes decades of business and community leadership experience, including his ongoing support of CPR education and leadership development.

Together with an outstanding board representing healthcare, business and community leadership, they will help guide our work to create a future where everyone has the opportunity to live longer, healthier lives.

Please join us in welcoming our 2026-27 Board of Directors:
• Dr. Abby Khan, Board President, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU)
• Mark Frinell, Board Chair, HUB International
• Tyson Yeck, Leadership Development Chair, Pacific Seafood
• Tom Brugato, Pacific Coast Fresh Company - PDX
• Nima Darabi, Hoffman Construction Company
• Randal Gage, Community Member
• Patty Groman, OnPoint Community Credit Union
• Anthony Herrington, Community Member
• Dr. Amit Kansara, Providence Enterprise TeleNeurology
• Dr. Wui-Leong Koh, Permanente
• Brett McGinnis, McGriff

08/14/2026

Was it worth it?🚶🏼

Between the waterfalls, forest trails, and sweeping views of the Columbia Gorge, every turn of the Hamilton Mountain trail feels like its own reward.

Movement doesn't have to happen in a gym to count. Sometimes it starts with curiosity, fresh air and a trail you've never explored before.

Have you hiked Hamilton Mountain? What trail should we add to a future episode?

✅ Some people follow us for the mission.✅ Some follow us for the team spirit.✅ Some stay because they discover we've got...
08/12/2026

✅ Some people follow us for the mission.
✅ Some follow us for the team spirit.
✅ Some stay because they discover we've got both! ❤️

It's Employee Appreciation Month and we're deeply grateful for our Oregon and SW Washington team. We get to work alongside volunteers, donors, health professionals, advocates and community members to help people live longer healthier lives.

Together, we're advancing nutrition security, improving blood pressure control, supporting to***co and ni****ne prevention efforts and helping more people be prepared to save a life.

Our team is out meeting incredible schools, cheering on heart heroes and gearing up for another fantastic Kids Heart Cha...
08/10/2026

Our team is out meeting incredible schools, cheering on heart heroes and gearing up for another fantastic Kids Heart Challenge & American Heart Challenge season!

Every school has the power to make a difference while helping their students learn how to take care of their hearts and save lives.

Ready to join the fun? Sign up your school for Kids Heart Challenge today at the link in the comments!

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