Cardiovascular diseases and stroke are the #1 cause of death. Survivors, volunteers, advocates, healthcare providers,donors - all are building healthier lives in Missouri.
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!
Regional Office 2446 E. Madrid Springfield, MO 65804 phone: (417) 881-1121 fax: (417) 881-8972
In Missouri during the past five years (2007-2011) the American Heart Association funded over $20.1 million in new research - 149 studies at 8 Missouri institutions.
1 study at Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, Kansas City - $29,000
2 studies at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City - $2,517,872
19 studies at St. Louis University - $2,186,852
29 studies at the University of Missouri, Columbia - $3,477,740
6 studies at the University of Missouri, Kansas City - $1,118,224
1 study at the University of Missouri, St. Louis - $143,000
24 studies at Washington University in St. Louis - $2,384,711
67 studies at Washington University, School of Medicine in St. Louis - $8,263,550
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%.