AHA awards $60,000 to social entrepreneurs to improve health equity
Feb 5, 2021
The grants will support innovative approaches to remove barriers to health care access and quality.
Around the AHA
Stories and helpful information from the AHA
New AHA president leads with a cardinal rule: Put the patient first
Excellence, inclusivity and a data-driven approach underlie his career success.
U.S. commemorates 57th consecutive American Heart Month in February
Feb 1, 2021
It's February – American Heart Month – a time when the nation spotlights heart disease, the No. 1 killer of Americans.
Nick Saban named Paul 'Bear' Bryant Coach of the Year
Jan 14, 2021
The Paul "Bear" Bryant Awards program honors a top college football coach and raises lifesaving funds and awareness of heart disease and stroke.
AHA names top heart disease and stroke research advances of 2020
Dec 14, 2020
As a leading funder of heart- and stroke-related research, the AHA annually compiles a recap of pivotal scientific studies. Here are some of 2020's key developments.
Mujeres, la vacuna contra la gripe y COVID-19
Nov 10, 2020
Vacunarse es una forma importante de ayudar a disminuir una “doble pandemia” en la temporada de gripe y COVID-19. A la Dra. Sally Haskell de la Oficina de Salud para Veteranos le apasiona indicarles a todos que se vacunen en esta temporada de gripe.
Giving others the platform to soar
Oct 30, 2020
Midge LaPorte Epstein, who is retiring after 25 years at the American Heart Association, has received the organization's highest employee honor, the Earl B. Beagle Award for Staff Excellence.