South Dakotan honored for helping expand Medicaid
May 15, 2023
Dave Kapaska's commitment to health equity began early in his medical career.
Around the AHA
Stories and helpful information from the AHA
Awardee celebrated for decades of impactful service supporting AHA mission
Robyn Landry, an executive vice president, will receive the Earl B. Beagle Award for Staff Excellence.
Awardee has devoted his career to exploring the heart-brain connection
He will be honored for a lifetime of work focused on stroke and cardiovascular health.
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.
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With global business know-how, honoree is expanding AHA's reach
May 11, 2023
Doug Boyle's international marketing experience leads to greater impact.
Physician honored for work providing access to quality health care for all
May 3, 2023
Team efforts led to an 88% decrease in amputation rates over a four-year period.
Journal editor-in-chief honored for boosting its quality and prestige
May 2, 2023
In his 10-year tenure, Alan Daugherty made transformative changes to the publication.
Honoree committed to improving cardiovascular health for children
Apr 27, 2023
As a nurse, researcher, mentor and volunteer, Linda Lambert — AHA's Healthcare Volunteer of the Year — says the organization 'really opened doors' for her.
Cobb County School District in Georgia sets one-year AHA fundraising record
Apr 24, 2023
Challenges educate kids about heart disease – with bonus lessons on overall health and the power of helping others.
Honoree strengthens AHA with leadership, information technology expertise and passion for mission
Apr 19, 2023
Retired executive Linda Gooden has helped organization improve cyber defenses, implement a new financial system and launch an annual environmental, social and governance report.
2023 AHA Physician of the Year followed his dream of making a difference
Apr 13, 2023
Duke University cardiologist Dr. Manesh Patel sees his work as 'a privilege.'
New tax law may incentivize seniors to give more to charities
Apr 13, 2023
Thanks to the newly passed Legacy IRA Act, nonprofit organizations could greatly benefit from large increases of annual donations.
Woman Changing the World honoree's message of heart health touches millions
Apr 5, 2023
Through her work as a physician and chief medical correspondent for ABC News, Dr. Jen Ashton hopes women learn to take heart disease seriously and personally.
With mentor's guidance, student completed ambitious study for high school research class
Jan 12, 2023
Having benefited from past mentors, a UCLA professor and accomplished researcher eagerly took on that role for a 16-year-old interested in neuroscience.