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Health Policy News Statements and Press Releases
Read American Heart Association advocacy news releases and statements.

Latest News

American Heart Association Praises IOM's National Approach to Obesity Epidemic
Washington, D.C., May 8, 2012 — American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown issued the following statement today on the Institute of Medicine’s new report, “Accelerating Progress in Obesity Prevention”. 
 

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Policy Position Statements
The American Heart Association advocates for improvements to cardiovascular disease prevention, care and research at the local, state and national levels.  The Office of Policy Research and Development develop fact sheets on key issues that are grounded in the best available scientific evidence.

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Issues & Campaigns
The American Heart Association's legislative advocacy efforts move us closer to our goal of reducing heart disease, stroke and risk by 25 percent by 2010. Learn about key policy issues, including research and prevention funding, access to quality health care, stroke, tobacco control, obesity, emergency cardiovascular care, physical activity and nonprofit issues.

 
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The American Heart Association praised the Institute of Medicine for its new report, “Accelerating Progress in Obesity Prevention.”  The report focuses on five goals to fight the nation’s obesity epidemic. More…
 


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If you are a member of the health policy, congressional, or national news media and want to interview a spokesperson, have questions, or need more information, please contact any member of the Washington, DC media relations staff at (202) 785-7900. Our office hours are 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. EST.

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