Pennsylvania doctor makes lifesaving house call, in his own home
Jul 11, 2018
A chance 6 a.m. phone call resulted in Dr. Matt Austin being awake to save his wife Stephanie during a cardiac arrest.
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After nearly dying, longtime volunteer advocates for science
Jul 10, 2018
For decades, Bernard Dennis had a high-pressure technology career and an unhealthy lifestyle. Three heart attacks and quadruple bypass surgery made him into an advocate for heart health.
World Trade Center response crews with PTSD face higher risk for heart attack, stroke
Jul 10, 2018
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a significant risk factor for heart attack and stroke, according to a new study of first responders who cleaned up debris at the World Trade Center after 9/11.
After friend's fatal heart attack, Chicago construction executive is building healthier lives
Jul 9, 2018
Chicago construction executive Jim Hill transformed grief over the loss of a friend to a lifesaving campaign. The effort won Hill a Meritorious Achievement award from the American Heart Association.
Lifesaving information is not always a phone call away
Jul 9, 2018
Keidryn Nimsgern’s heart stopped in boyfriend Jake Suter's car. A 911 dispatcher walked him through CPR. But knowing how to walk callers through CPR isn't required for all 911 dispatchers.
The health benefits of soccer aren't just for elite players facing off in the World Cup
Jul 6, 2018
During the World Cup, soccer enthusiasts wear their fanaticism on their sleeves, with good reason: Soccer is fun and good for you.
Nursing professor committed to clean air, healthy kids
Jul 6, 2018
Activism outside the classroom spurred nearly two decades of volunteer work for Karen Larimer.
Heart failure expert sees great changes ahead for landscape of heart health
Jul 5, 2018
Leading heart failure expert Mariell Jessup says experiences with AHA have helped expand her boundaries. She received the American Heart Association's highest volunteer honor, the Gold Heart Award, in June.
Heart disease has not slowed down this philanthropically-minded fashion plate
Jul 5, 2018
Fashion runs in Betty Thrasher's Texas family, and so does philanthropy. So it's no surprise that the 88-year-old heart attack survivor is sharing her story in hopes of helping others.
AHA chairman: Innovation and collaboration are key to lifesaving efforts
Jul 3, 2018
Jim Postl says partnerships and an entrepreneurial approach are crucial for the AHA’s future efforts.
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