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July 9, 2019

Court urged to prioritize patients and uphold health care law

Learn Why Protections for Pre-Existing Conditions Are At Risk

July 8, 2019

Tobacco use among servicemembers poses a threat to military readiness nationally

Discover How Tobacco Use Impacts Military Readiness

June 26, 2019

American Heart Association supports key provisions in the Lowering Health Care Costs Act of 2019

Learn Why Rising Health Care Costs are a Barrier to Care

Latest News

The latest about the American Heart Association's regulatory and legislative priorities, including updates on tobacco, research funding and other initiatives impacting cardiovascular disease and stroke.

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Wisconsin students Gabby and Sarah saw that e-cigarettes were becoming a problem in their schools, so they came to Washington, D.C. to do something about it. #TobaccoEndgame
Less than 50% of women know the major symptoms of heart disease. Thank you to the women of Congress who came together during #HeartMonth in support of #GoRedForWomen.

Media Contacts

Steve Weiss
Vice President – Media Advocacy
Steve.Weiss@heart.org
(202) 785-7905

Suniti Bal
Director – Federal Media Advocacy
Suniti.Bal@heart.org
(202) 785-7929

Shelly Hogan
Director – Field Media Advocacy
Shelly.Hogan@heart.org
(512) 689-0869

Suzette Harris
Director – Media Advocacy 
Suzette.Harris@heart.org
(214) 706-1207

 

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