A Century of Heart
Mather's dedication to health boosting Philadelphia communities
Jun 2, 2020
As a vigorous champion of heart health for his patients and his community, Dr. Paul Mather is giving back in Philadelphia.
Gustafson's investment strategies help AHA fund groundbreaking science
May 28, 2020
Morgan Stark Memorial Award winner Christine Gustafson brings business acumen and heart to the mission of the AHA.
AHA helps feed staff at three San Antonio hospitals
May 7, 2020
AHA and H-E-B deliver food to hospital staff in need.
Pivoting to a virtual health education classroom
May 4, 2020
Longtime AHA volunteer and educator Patty Rizo adapts to the pandemic.
Women's Health Research Could Save Lives During COVID-19
Apr 29, 2020
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has put the U.S. health system in the national spotlight. As the virus continues to spread rapidly.
Supporting American Heart Challenge is personal for Iowa principal
Mar 27, 2020
Iowa school principal Yonas Michael didn’t feel ready for over two years to speak publicly about losing his younger brother, Daniel, at age 32 to heart disease. But as he stood in front of his Ames Middle School students at the kickoff assembly for the American Heart Challenge in February.
Texas hospital is first to earn heart attack center certification
Mar 26, 2020
A Fort Worth hospital is the first in the nation to earn a prestigious new certification as a top heart attack treatment facility.
Star Jones continues to sound the alarm about heart disease in women
Mar 17, 2020
A decade after open-heart surgery, Jones remains dedicated to raising awareness In addition to kicking off spring, March is Women’s History Month, a time to commemorate the contributions that women have made to society. It’s also an important milestone for attorney, author.
How to help reduce your risk of another heart attack
Feb 24, 2020
As many as 1 in 4 heart attack survivors will have another one. But you can help reduce your risk of a repeat event with lifestyle changes and by working closely with your doctor to manage your health. Up to 80% of heart attacks are preventable.
AHA principles focus on improving health care for everyone in the U.S.
Feb 3, 2020
Improving the health care system to ensure quality care is available, affordable and accessible is critical to equitably increasing life expectancy, according to a presidential advisory published Monday by the American Heart Association in the journal Circulation. The advisory.