Top journal editor's impact builds lasting legacy
Jun 19, 2026
For Dr. Joseph Hill, a decade of leadership at the Heart Association’s flagship publication Circulation is just the latest achievement in an eminent cardiology career.
News and Stories from the American Heart Association
Executive’s heart attack sparked nationwide drive to save lives
The UPS Store and its president, Sarah Casalan, will be honored for their contributions to the fight against cardiovascular disease.
Awardee blends financial leadership with lifetime commitment to service
Business leader Marsha Jones is honored for her contributions to the Heart Association’s growth.
New U.S. nutrition guidance emphasizes importance of healthier eating
Federal guidelines and Heart Association guidance both encourage limiting added sugars and highly processed foods, but there are differences.
What Actually Happened
You may have heard a misconception that Procter & Gamble gave the American Heart Association $1.5 million - the equivalent of more than $20 million today - in 1948. That's actually false.
Keith C. Ferdinand: Never far from the Ninth Ward
Jun 16, 2026
Physician of the Year traces his focus on more equitable healthcare to New Orleans upbringing.
Honoree focuses on heart health, urges resilience
Jun 15, 2026
ABC’s chief medical correspondent aims to reach millions.
Determination, inspiration have driven awardee's international impact
Jun 12, 2026
Dr. Johanna Contreras aims for “every woman everywhere to be the healthiest version of themselves possible.”
Awardee's early awareness shaped her sustained commitment to improving community health
Jun 12, 2026
Dr. Tiffany Powell-Wiley is honored by the American Heart Association for her work advancing health and hope for everyone, everywhere.
Deep personal ties fuel awardee’s passion for helping patients, families
Jun 9, 2026
Nonprofit founder Lisa Salberg’s commitment to education and advocacy helps ease the burden of a lifelong diagnosis.
Honoree has shaped how the world understands and improves heart health
Jun 5, 2026
Dr. Donald Lloyd-Jones has helped define health and how to achieve it. But he isn’t done yet.
Honoree advances stroke recovery and women’s heart health
Jun 2, 2026
Healthcare CEO leads by example — and with heart.
Awardee elevates Heart Association mission through trusted storytelling
May 21, 2026
From newsroom to nonprofit: Greg Donaldson helps bring heart-health science to life.
Heart Association highlights 2025’s major research findings
Dec 18, 2025
Scientific advances could help fill gaps in preventing and managing high blood pressure, stroke, heart failure, dangerous blood clots and more.
Remembering Dr. Edward Cooper, first Black president of the American Heart Association
Dec 18, 2025
Dr. Edward S. Cooper, the first Black president of the American Heart Association, pioneered stroke research, advanced health equity and shaped public health policy. His work boosted Black representation in medicine and transformed cardiovascular care.
Remembering key American Heart Association contributors Dr. Mary Jane Jesse, Edmund Hoffman
Aug 5, 2025
In the introduction to "The American Heart Association at 100: A Century of Pioneers and Heroes," CEO Nancy Brown dedicates the book to the countless people whose contributions made possible the organization's transformative work.