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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.

Woman Changing the World honoree focuses on community transformation

Apr 15, 2022

Elizabeth Elting, accomplished businesswoman, wants to empower women to live healthier, more rewarding lives.

Energy executive honored for role in optimizing AHA's business practices and mission impact

Apr 7, 2022

Ron Haddock will receive the American Heart Association’s Morgan Stark Memorial Award for helping the AHA be a best-in-class business organization.

Voice of the Mission awardee shares his journey as heart disease 'warrior'

Mar 31, 2022

JT Laybourne spreads heart health awareness, love and positivity to more than 1.6 million TikTok followers.

'Reclaim your rhythm' during American Heart Month in February

Feb 1, 2022

The AHA is encouraging people to refocus on mental and physical well-being after two years of the pandemic.

Vikings mascot highlights effort to get kids active

Dec 16, 2021

The Minnesota Vikings mascot recently wore fan-designed shoes designed to highlight NFL Play 60, a joint initiative of the American Heart Association and the National Football League to inspire youth to be active 60 minutes each day.

AHA names top heart disease and stroke research advances of 2021

Dec 16, 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic continued to dominate public health headlines in 2021, vital research progressed on a variety of cardiovascular — and yes, coronavirus — fronts. Heart disease and stroke research remains more relevant than ever. While over 800.