Youth Venture

Increasing awarenes of Hypertension in NYC

Heart To Heart's mission is to bring awareness of hypertension mainly to communities with high risk of developing the condition through screenings, along with additional information on hypertension and prevention . Because high blood pressure has few, if any symptoms, constant screenings are the best preventive measures
After participating in a research on hypertension funded by NIH in Guatemala, Yury had the idea of creating a community outreach program and presented it to other founders with health-related interests and experience. Upon agreeing to pursue the goal, assistance was sought from the American Heart Association, and a coalition was formed with AHA and its program, Search Your Heart.
Our earnest drive to have a positive impact on these communities encouraged us to start the organization. We view Heart to Heart as a preventive program with the potential to save lives. Moreover, future leaders and health professionals, like us, will gain skill and exposure in the field of health and community development. Heart to Heart is the epitome of a youth-driven health promotion and education organization and we see it reaching to communities throughout the nation and even abroad