Business leaders chart course toward health equity in the workplace
Jul 28, 2021
New report offers guiding principles and strategies for employers to implement positive change in policies, practices and culture.
Around the AHA
Stories and helpful information from the AHA
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.
Awardee thrives at intersection of innovation and care
American Heart Association honor celebrates global contributions and vision of cardiologist and health economist.
What Actually Happened
You may have heard a misconception that Procter & Gamble gave the American Heart Association $1.5 million - the equivalent of more than $20 million today - in 1948. That's actually false.
What does the sugar in beverages do to your body?
Sugary drinks can up your risk for cardiovascular disease. Here's what the science says (and what you can do about it).
New board chairman Vara brings aloha spirit to AHA
Jul 8, 2021
'Service on the national board has been just a great gift, personally and professionally,' he says.
The serendipitous path that led Donald Lloyd-Jones to becoming AHA president
Jul 6, 2021
Family ties, professional teamwork and more helped shape his mission to define cardiovascular health at all stages — and then improve it.
His term as AHA president over, Elkind still aims to tackle pre-pandemic priorities
Jul 1, 2021
As a neurologist, he hopes to better bridge the worlds of heart health and brain health.
Honoree's strategy is to 'lead with your heart'
Jun 30, 2021
Educator and volunteer is the recipient of the AHA's first Woman Changing the World award.
When pandemic challenged AHA, Bertram Scott helped 'meet the moment'
Jun 29, 2021
Tough choices have marked the past 15 months for the outgoing board chairman and longtime volunteer.