Awardee celebrated for decades of impactful service supporting ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ mission
Jun 16, 2025
Robyn Landry, an executive vice president, will receive the Earl B. Beagle Award for Staff Excellence.
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Determination, inspiration have driven awardee’s international impact
Dr. Johanna Contreras aims for “every woman everywhere to be the healthiest version of themselves possible.”
Awardee’s early awareness shaped her sustained commitment to improving community health
Dr. Tiffany Powell-Wiley will be honored by the ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ for her work advancing health and hope for everyone, everywhere.
New U.S. nutrition guidance emphasizes importance of healthier eating
Federal guidelines and Heart Association guidance both encourage limiting added sugars and highly processed foods, but there are differences.
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You may have heard a misconception that Procter & Gamble gave the ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ $1.5 million - the equivalent of more than $20 million today - in 1948. That's actually false.
Awardee has devoted his career to exploring the heart-brain connection
Jun 13, 2025
Dr. Mitch Elkind will be honored for a lifetime of work focused on stroke and cardiovascular health.
'Forever chemicals' exposure in utero may raise blood pressure in kids years later
Jun 13, 2025
Exposure before birth to human-made chemicals called PFAS may lead to increased systolic blood pressure in adolescence, especially for boys and Black children, a new study finds.
Bay Area executive honored for service in helping people live longer, healthier lives
Jun 12, 2025
Tech leader Lip-Bu Tan hopes his leadership inspires others in advancing the ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ's lifesaving mission.
For a healthy Father's Day, try a blend of tradition and taste
Jun 12, 2025
A Father's Day meal doesn't have to fall into unhealthy traps. Try these ideas for keeping things fun and flavorful.
Mobile stroke treatment unit is just one way honoree has driven better care
Jun 11, 2025
Dr. B.J. Hicks, the AHA's Physician of the Year, is recognized as a champion for stroke prevention, better treatment and equitable health.
Gold Heart honoree has long focused on championing communities
Jun 10, 2025
From teen community activist to celebrated health executive, Bert Scott serves with heart.
Dental executive to be honored for integration of oral, medical care
Jun 6, 2025
Through Healthy Smiles, Healthy Hearts initiative, Dr. Daniel Croley has championed root-cause solutions for whole-person wellness.
Awardee thrives at intersection of innovation and care
Jun 2, 2025
·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ honor celebrates global contributions and vision of cardiologist and health economist Dr. Dhruv Kazi.
Ensuring optimal cardiovascular care is central to honoree's calling
May 29, 2025
Dr. Joshua Beckman's desire to ease suffering — not just among his patients, but for everyone, everywhere — is rooted in his own childhood illness.
Awardee is birthing a movement for equitable maternal health
May 28, 2025
Dr. Margaret Larkins-Pettigrew will be honored by the AHA for her work advancing health and hope for everyone, everywhere.
Susan Lucci to be honored for off-screen role: fighting heart disease
May 27, 2025
The actress will receive the ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ's Voice of the Mission Award for her work to educate women about cardiovascular risks.