American Heart Association

Southern California

A relentless force for longer, healthier lives in our community.
Southern California

CPR saves lives and Steve Munatones is here to prove it

Steve Munatones in hospital

When Steve suffered a cardiac arrest his son Skyler found him lying unresponsive on the bathroom floor and immediately began performing life-saving CPR until paramedics arrived. He literally saved his father’s life.

Featured Recipe: Huevos Rancheros

Huevos Rancheros

Need a breakfast or brunch recipe? Look no further than our Huevos Rancheros. In this healthier version, the yolks of the sunny-side-up eggs meld deliciously with the mild salsa, hearty beans, melted cheese and creamy avocado.

Love your heart.
Lower the pressure.

Love your heart

People living with high blood pressure share their stories and experts offer tips as part of the new Love your heart. Lower the pressure. campaign. The goal is to encourage people to know their numbers and work with health care professionals to keep their blood pressure in check and reduce their risk of heart disease, stroke and other serious health issues.

Give Today to QUADRUPLE your Life Saving Impact

Cardiovascular disease is still the No. 1 killer in the U.S. Your 4X MATCHED gift funds research and CPR training to help families live longer, healthier lives together.
The Holt Family, Heart Disease Survivors

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