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2025 Go Red for Women Class of Survivors Heather Baker

Luckily, educator's colleagues had recently learned rescue skills

After surviving a cardiac arrest at age 28, she became a CPR instructor and has advocated for better emergency preparedness in schools.

Read Heather's story

Honoree strengthens AHA with leadership, information technology expertise and passion for mission

Apr 19, 2023

Retired executive Linda Gooden has helped organization improve cyber defenses, implement a new financial system and launch an annual environmental, social and governance report.

2023 AHA Physician of the Year followed his dream of making a difference

Apr 13, 2023

Duke University cardiologist Dr. Manesh Patel sees his work as 'a privilege.'

New tax law may incentivize seniors to give more to charities

Apr 13, 2023

Thanks to the newly passed Legacy IRA Act, nonprofit organizations could greatly benefit from large increases of annual donations.

Woman Changing the World honoree's message of heart health touches millions

Apr 5, 2023

Through her work as a physician and chief medical correspondent for ABC News, Dr. Jen Ashton hopes women learn to take heart disease seriously and personally.

The ASA at 25

Feb 8, 2023

Evolving organization rises to meet old and new challenges.

With mentor's guidance, student completed ambitious study for high school research class

Jan 12, 2023

Having benefited from past mentors, a UCLA professor and accomplished researcher eagerly took on that role for a 16-year-old interested in neuroscience.