Fostering better heart health in rural America
May 22, 2024
The AHA offers toolkits, educational materials, staff training and other resources in rural areas, all to help reduce cardiovascular risk factors and improve heart health.
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Stories and helpful information from the AHA
'When I got that second chance at life, I hit the ground running'
Woman diagnosed with an atrial septal defect had a cardiac arrest months after childbirth, followed by a heart attack.
She learned Hands-Only CPR for her son. Then she came to another mother's rescue.
May 14, 2024
Five-minute training at Minneapolis sporting event just weeks earlier enabled woman to revive neighbor's child.
'He just wasn't near an AED'
May 7, 2024
In rural North Dakota, the American Heart Association is driving educational outreach to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of heart disease and stroke, providing grants to purchase automated external defibrillators, and facilitating easier access to emergency cardiovascular care.
Retailer sets the bar high for healthy eating
May 2, 2024
Kroger makes it easier for customers to make the best choices at their store.
Cardiologist earns award for serving under-resourced communities
May 2, 2024
Willie E. Lawrence Jr. bridges gaps in the communities that need him most.
Cardiologist honored for bringing international focus to life's work
May 2, 2024
DP Suresh strives to make health care more systematic and robust as fast food creeps into more diets.