American Heart Association Oklahoma
Help us ensure everyone in Oklahoma has the opportunity to live longer, healthier lives.
T-CPR Bill Signed Into Law
Oklahoma takes a crucial step forward in emergency response as all 9-1-1 dispatchers will now receive training in high-quality Telephone Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (T-CPR). With House Bill 1590 recently signed into law by Governor Stitt, dispatchers will be equipped to coach callers through CPR for cardiac arrest victims, significantly increasing the chances of survival until first responders arrive.
Southwest Region Rural Health Summit
The inaugural SouthWest Region Rural Health Summit, hosted by the American Heart Association and supported by Texas Mutual, aimed to address the significant health disparity between rural and urban residents in the SouthWest region of the United States, where an 11-year life expectancy gap exists.
Hands-Only CPR Training Kiosk
The American Heart Association and MidFirst Bank have unveiled an interactive kiosk at Science Museum Oklahoma, aiming to educate Oklahoma City residents and visitors about Hands-Only CPR. The kiosk provides a brief introduction, followed by a practice session and a 30-second test session using a practice manikin.
A Horse Lover with a Very Special Heart
Liam was born with a congenital heart defect that required three heart surgeries by the time he was four. Today, he's a happy, healthy, horse loving little boy.
Watch Liam’s Story
Cauliflower-Crust Pizza with Vegetable Topping and Balsamic Glaze
We’ve all heard of vegetables on our pizza, but what about under it? Cauliflower plays a supporting role in this recipe and takes the place of traditional flour to form a thin, crunchy crust. A small drizzle of a sweet, tart glaze makes a big splash over a rainbow topping of vegetables.
Make the mouth-watering favorite today!
Focus on Quality
When medical professionals apply the most up-to-date evidence-based treatment guidelines, patient outcomes improve. That's the simple truth behind the drive for continuous quality improvement. Our comprehensive suite of programs can help you advance farther and faster in the quest for ever-better care.
Learn more about Get With The Guidelines
Life’s Essential 8
Life’s Essential 8 are the key measures for improving and maintaining cardiovascular health, as defined by the American Heart Association. Better cardiovascular health helps lower the risk for heart disease, stroke and other major health problems.
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In Your Community
We're excited to share this 3-part podcast series featuring Carrie Slatton-Hodges, Commissioner of the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. After watching each of the episodes below, complete the questionnaire to be entered for a chance for your community's high school to receive a CPR In Schools kit to assist them with meeting their CPR graduation requirements.
Oklahomans with risk factors for heart disease and stroke who lack health insurance or are underinsured are more likely to die early and have poorer blood pressure control than their insured counterparts. Uninsured stroke patients suffer from greater neurological impairments, longer hospital stays and a higher risk of death than similar patients covered by health insurance. Join us in making sure Oklahomans have access to healthcare no matter where they live by advocating for Medicaid Expansion.
Chairperson of the Board
Raymond P. Vara, Jr.
Chairperson-Elect
Marsha Jones
Immediate Past Chairperson
Bertram L. Scott
President
Donald Lloyd-Jones, MD, FAHA
President-Elect
Michelle Albert, MD, MPH, FAHA
Immediate Past President
Mitchell S. V. Elkind, MD, MS, FAHA
Treasurer
Lee Shapiro
ASA Advisory Committee Chairperson
Lee Schwamm, MD, FAHA
Research Committee Chairperson
Svati Shah, MD, MS, MHS, FAHA
Class A Directors:
Douglas S. Boyle
Shawn Dennis
Linda Gooden
Ileana Pina, MD
Marcella Roberts, Esq
John J. Warner, MD, FAHA
Thomas Pina Windsor
James J. Postl
Robert A. Harrington, MD, FAHA
Jorge Saucedo, MD, MBA, FAHATom Greco
Class B Directors
Mary Ann Bauman, MD
Regina M. Benjamin, MD, MBA
Keith Churchwell, MD, FAHA
Ron W. Haddock
Joseph Loscalzo, MD, PhD, FAHA
Cheryl Pegus, MD
Michael Elder
Chairman
Executive Director, Eastern Oklahoma
JP Morgan Chase & Co.
Tara Mundell
Out-Going Chairman
CPA, CIA
CBIZ Stinnett
Jabraan S. Pasha, MD
Out-Going President
Medical Director
Juno Medical
Heather Cha, MD, FACC
Physician
St. John Medical Center
John Clawson
VP/General Manager
Nordam
Ed Doerr
Operations Leader
Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.
Zak Helmerich
The Helmerich Trust
Taylor Lagorin
VP of Business Development
Resolute Engineering
Stacey Nester
Private Banking Advisor, VP
Arvest Bank
Joey Snyder
EVP, Tulsa Regional Exec
First Fidelity Bank
Todd Schuster
VP Regional Services & Operations
St. Francis Health System
Matt Wilkett, DO
Cardiologist
OSU Medicine
Angela Sivadon, PhD, RN, RCIS
SVP & CAO
Tulsa Community College
Nina Williams, MD
Cardiologist
Cardiology of Tulsa
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