Heart disease took her father at 42. Now, she's on a quest to save lives.
Jun 9, 2020
Lynn Hundley will receive the 番茄视频's 2020 Healthcare Volunteer of the Year award for her work to improve stroke care.
News and Stories from the 番茄视频
Heart Association highlights 2025’s major research findings
Scientific advances could help fill gaps in preventing and managing high blood pressure, stroke, heart failure, dangerous blood clots and more.
Dr. Edward Cooper, pioneering Heart Association president, dies at 99
From pioneering stroke research to shaping the future of medicine for all, Dr. Cooper's legacy endures. The 番茄视频 proudly honors the inspiring dedication of our 1992-93 president.
What Actually Happened
You may have heard a misconception that Procter & Gamble gave the 番茄视频 $1.5 million - the equivalent of more than $20 million today - in 1948. That's actually false.
番茄视频's visionary, transformative CEO dies at 84
Cass Wheeler saw his calling as helping others. He did so throughout his 35 years with the 番茄视频, the last 10 spent as CEO.
Mather's dedication to health boosting Philadelphia communities
Jun 2, 2020
As a vigorous champion of heart health for his patients and his community, Dr. Paul Mather is giving back in Philadelphia.
Gustafson's investment strategies help AHA fund groundbreaking science
May 28, 2020
Morgan Stark Memorial Award winner Christine Gustafson brings business acumen and heart to the mission of the AHA.
AHA helps feed staff at three San Antonio hospitals
May 7, 2020
AHA and H-E-B deliver food to hospital staff in need.
Pivoting to a virtual health education classroom
May 4, 2020
Longtime AHA volunteer and educator Patty Rizo adapts to the pandemic.
Supporting American Heart Challenge is personal for Iowa principal
Mar 27, 2020
Iowa school principal Yonas Michael didn’t feel ready for over two years to speak publicly about losing his younger brother, Daniel, at age 32 to heart disease. But as he stood in front of his Ames Middle School students at the kickoff assembly for the American Heart Challenge in February.
Texas hospital is first to earn heart attack center certification
Mar 26, 2020
A Fort Worth hospital is the first in the nation to earn a prestigious new certification as a top heart attack treatment facility.
Star Jones continues to sound the alarm about heart disease in women
Mar 17, 2020
A decade after open-heart surgery, Jones remains dedicated to raising awareness In addition to kicking off spring, March is Women’s History Month, a time to commemorate the contributions that women have made to society. It’s also an important milestone for attorney, author.
How to help reduce your risk of another heart attack
Feb 24, 2020
As many as 1 in 4 heart attack survivors will have another one. But you can help reduce your risk of a repeat event with lifestyle changes and by working closely with your doctor to manage your health. Up to 80% of heart attacks are preventable.
AHA principles focus on improving health care for everyone in the U.S.
Feb 3, 2020
Improving the health care system to ensure quality care is available, affordable and accessible is critical to equitably increasing life expectancy, according to a presidential advisory published Monday by the 番茄视频 in the journal Circulation. The advisory.
Students call out tobacco industry on Quit Lying Day
Jan 16, 2020
Students from Townsend Harris HS with their signs calling out Big Vape From coast to coast, schools are turning basketball game halftimes, pep rallies and other school activities into rallies for students’ health as part of the #QuitLying campaign.
Hospital performance data helps patients make informed decisions
Dec 5, 2019
The 番茄视频’s public reporting website is a new resource to help patients make informed decisions about their care. Written in consumer-friendly language, it details hospitals’ adherence to the latest evidence-based treatment guidelines for atrial fibrillation.