Cardiovascular diseases and stroke are the #1 cause of death. Survivors, volunteers, advocates, healthcare providers,donors - all are building healthier lives in North Dakota.
We're building healthier lives where you live and work - in the community, health care, education and research.
Touch hearts - save lives. Here’s the chance to make a real difference!
In North Dakota during the past five years (2007-2011) the American Heart Association funded $247,000 in new research:
2 new research studies at ND State University, Fargo at a cost of $195,000
1 new research study at UND, Grand Forks at a cost of $52,000
Nationwide, we invest almost $123 million a year ($3.3 billion since 1949) in heart and stroke research that has led to recent breakthroughs such as clot-busting drugs and drug-eluting stents. Healthcare providers learn about medical advances and new treatment guidelines though our journals, conferences and online courses.
The American Heart Association Midwest Affiliate funds projects that help us achieve our Impact Goal:To improve the cardiovascular health of all Americans by 20% by the year 2020, and to reduce deaths from heart disease and stroke by 20%.