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Paola Rivera, who grew up dreaming of becoming a doctor but switched majors after she began to lose her confidence, celebrates her entry into medical school at the University of Missouri School of Medicine's White Coat Ceremony in 2022. (Photo courtesy of Gustavo Rivera)

She started with Go Red. Now she's going to med school.

Pursuing her longtime dream to become a doctor, Missouri woman draws inspiration from her former career at the American Heart Association.

Free therapeutic apps and other resources may provide relief for pandemic stress

Jun 16, 2020

The American Heart Association’s Center for Health and Innovation is connecting patients and clinicians with innovative tech being created by other organizations.

Pediatric cardiologist has passion for saving babies

Jun 12, 2020

Dr. William Mahle: “You could die as a 1-month-old child without screenings or live for 90 years.”

Food access, nutrition on the table in food industry awards

Jun 10, 2020

Contest aims to encourage healthy competition – literally.

Heart disease took her father at 42. Now, she's on a quest to save lives.

Jun 9, 2020

Lynn Hundley will receive the American Heart Association's 2020 Healthcare Volunteer of the Year award for her work to improve stroke care.

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.