American Heart Association Alaska
Help us ensure that everyone in Alaska has the opportunity to live a longer, healthier life.
A Healthier Alaska
Help Two Times the Hearts
February is American Heart Month, and – thanks to a $100,000 matching gift from Dr. Matthew and Mrs. Stephanie Austin – every dollar you give this month will go twice as far to save lives.
Local Events
Join the fight to end heart disease and stroke at the next event in Alaska!
Mission: Lifeline Alaska
The Mission: Lifeline Alaska project is a collaborative effort to enhance heart attack care for all Alaskans. Supported by the Foss Family Foundation, Mat-Su Health Foundation and Calais Company, Inc. we are working with stakeholders from across the state to ensure that the right care is available at the right time. It’s critical to call 9-1-1 or your village clinic immediately if you suspect a heart attack emergency.
Making an Impact in Anchorage
As a teen and young adult, Amber Brophy would experience periods of a rapid heartbeat but it would self-correct, so she didn't think much about it. In 2011, Amber became pregnant with twins and the periods of rapid heartbeat increased to the point she'd occasionally pass out. That’s when the Anchorage, Alaska, mother knew something else must be going on.
Science-based COVID-19 resources
The American Heart Association is working with researchers, medical experts, community leaders, businesses, families and more to reduce the impact of the coronavirus. We've established a $2.5 million rapid research fund to fast-track scientific research to better understand COVID-19 and its interaction with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. To help you navigate the influx of information we have resources, videos, a live chat and a customer service number you can connect with.
Don't Die of Doubt
Prompt medical attention for both heart attacks and strokes can mean the difference between life and death. To address potential concerns about the risk of contracting COVID-19 at the hospital, the American Heart Association with the support of Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute and Foundation Health Partners, launched the American Heart Association’s Don’t Die of Doubt campaign in the Anchorage and Fairbanks communities. The campaign reminds all of us that when an emergency strikes, ambulance transport and hospital services are still the safest place to be.
Tobacco and E-Cigarettes
Big Tobacco is targeting our kids in an effort to create a new generation of tobacco users. This is not ok. We are working in collaboration with public health organizations and lawmakers to ensure tobacco and e-cigarette products stay out of the hands of our kids.
Connect with People Like You
Sometimes friends and family with the best intentions can't understand what you're going through and you need to chat with some who has been there. That's where our Support Network comes in. Join today to connect with others. Share your heart or stroke story, help others who are newly diagnosed, chat with other's in the forums, learn about regaining independence and more.
Contact Us
3700 Woodland Dr, Ste. 700
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 865-5300
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