Dental executive to be honored for integration of oral, medical care
Jun 6, 2025
Through Healthy Smiles, Healthy Hearts initiative, Dr. Daniel Croley has championed root-cause solutions for whole-person wellness.
News and Stories from the American Heart Association
Heart Association highlights 2025’s major research findings
Scientific advances could help fill gaps in preventing and managing high blood pressure, stroke, heart failure, dangerous blood clots and more.
Dr. Edward Cooper, pioneering Heart Association president, dies at 99
From pioneering stroke research to shaping the future of medicine for all, Dr. Cooper's legacy endures. The American Heart Association proudly honors the inspiring dedication of our 1992-93 president.
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.
American Heart Association's visionary, transformative CEO dies at 84
Cass Wheeler saw his calling as helping others. He did so throughout his 35 years with the American Heart Association, the last 10 spent as CEO.
Awardee thrives at intersection of innovation and care
Jun 2, 2025
American Heart Association honor celebrates global contributions and vision of cardiologist and health economist Dr. Dhruv Kazi.
Ensuring optimal cardiovascular care is central to honoree's calling
May 29, 2025
Dr. Joshua Beckman's desire to ease suffering — not just among his patients, but for everyone, everywhere — is rooted in his own childhood illness.
Awardee is birthing a movement for equitable maternal health
May 28, 2025
Dr. Margaret Larkins-Pettigrew will be honored by the AHA for her work advancing health and hope for everyone, everywhere.
Susan Lucci to be honored for off-screen role: fighting heart disease
May 27, 2025
The actress will receive the American Heart Association's Voice of the Mission Award for her work to educate women about cardiovascular risks.
Honoree shows communities exceptional dedication through patient care, research
May 23, 2025
Nursing educator's work includes rural health promotion and tackling cardiovascular challenges surrounding pregnancy and childbirth.
Honoree is a longtime AHA volunteer with a heart for service
May 13, 2025
Past Board Chairperson Ray Vara is recognized for exceptional stewardship of the association's resources.
Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) Health Initiative™
May 2, 2025
Leverage CKM Health Resources Find resources and opportunities for professionals to help improve CKM Syndrome patient care across clinical, community health and caregiver settings. Become a CKM Groundbreaker Join the pilot cohort to access exclusive tools.
CKM Health Groundbreakers
May 2, 2025
Eligibility Presently, implementation science teams are recruiting participation from health care organizations in target geographies, each selected based on health-related factors including health disparities, obesity trends, and population demographics.
What does the sugar in beverages do to your body?
Apr 10, 2025
Sugary drinks can up your risk for cardiovascular disease. Here's what the science says (and what you can do about it).
Supporting heart health, one dish at a time
Mar 11, 2025
In its 10th edition, the AHA's 'Big Red' cookbook offers over 800 recipes focused on flavor and nutrition.
Singer Amy Grant reflects on rare heart condition that could have killed her
Dec 18, 2024
'No one was more surprised than I was that I was living with this.'