New AHA president Joseph Wu is a pioneering scientist with an adventurous backstory
Jun 21, 2023
Dr. Joseph C. Wu, director of the Stanford Cardiovascular Institute, will become the 87th president of the American Heart Association on July 1.
News and Stories from the American Heart Association
Evidence mounts that sugary drink taxes make communities healthier
As Santa Cruz, California, becomes the latest city to enact a tax, new research shows such taxes reduce consumption of sugary beverages that are harmful to health.
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.
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.
What does the sugar in beverages do to your body?
Sugary drinks can up your risk for cardiovascular disease. Here's what the science says (and what you can do about it).
Devotion to AHA science are hallmarks of this Gold Heart awardee
Jun 12, 2023
Dr. Ivor Benjamin felt a bond with the AHA from early in his career. What started with one volunteer opportunity led to decades of service. Now he's receiving the organization's highest volunteer honor.
Tulsa couple's support for the AHA started with a Mustang
Jun 9, 2023
Charity car auction helped fuel pair's drive to improve heart health in their community.
Lawyer and TV star honored for spreading the message of heart disease risk
Jun 7, 2023
Star Jones is the 2023 recipient of the AHA's Voice of the Mission Award for her work to educate people from all walks of life about cardiovascular disease.
Postl's decades of stellar volunteer leadership being honored with Gold Heart Award
Jun 6, 2023
As an impactful leader at every level of the organization, particularly his time on the national board and as its chairman, Jim Postl is an exemplary recipient of the AHA's top volunteer honor.
A passion for volunteerism and health equity united these AHA award recipients
Jun 5, 2023
Dr. Kulleni Gebreyes and Lynne Sterrett spearheaded an ambitious, one-of-a-kind initiative to reduce health care disparities in the workplace.
Bank of America honored for improving health care in under-resourced communities
May 25, 2023
The company wins the American Heart Association's Award of Meritorious Achievement for promoting health equity.
Physician honored for mentoring under-represented students
May 24, 2023
Ileana Piña is determined to foster a more diverse health care workforce.
South Dakotan honored for helping expand Medicaid
May 15, 2023
Dave Kapaska's commitment to health equity began early in his medical career.
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.