Lawyer and TV star honored for spreading the message of heart disease risk
Jun 7, 2023
Star Jones is the 2023 recipient of the AHA's Voice of the Mission Award for her work to educate people from all walks of life about cardiovascular disease.
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'I'm here today to tell you don't wait'
First she brushed off mild symptoms. Days later, she learned she was having a heart attack.
Postl's decades of stellar volunteer leadership being honored with Gold Heart Award
Jun 6, 2023
As an impactful leader at every level of the organization, particularly his time on the national board and as its chairman, Jim Postl is an exemplary recipient of the AHA's top volunteer honor.
A passion for volunteerism and health equity united these AHA award recipients
Jun 5, 2023
Dr. Kulleni Gebreyes and Lynne Sterrett spearheaded an ambitious, one-of-a-kind initiative to reduce health care disparities in the workplace.
Bank of America honored for improving health care in under-resourced communities
May 25, 2023
The company wins the American Heart Association's Award of Meritorious Achievement for promoting health equity.
Physician honored for mentoring under-represented students
May 24, 2023
Ileana Piña is determined to foster a more diverse health care workforce.
South Dakotan honored for helping expand Medicaid
May 15, 2023
Dave Kapaska's commitment to health equity began early in his medical career.