American Heart Association
While the AHA began as a small medical association, it’s now, well, everywhere. The dedication of millions of volunteers and supporters has resulted in healthier lives wherever you turn: the grocery store, restaurants, airplanes, communities and, of course, in hospitals and doctor’s offices.
Feb 9, 2024
For most of the 20th century, heart disease was considered a man’s disease. While research over the past several decades has shown it to be as big a threat – if not bigger – to women, prevention, diagnostic and treatment gaps remain.
Feb 8, 2024
Dr. William Montague Cobb died in 1990, but his legacy lives on in medicine, anthropology and the battle against racial disparities in health care.
Jan 24, 2024
A century ago, baseball-loving Jessamine Whitney authored the first statistical reports on heart disease mortality for the American Heart Association – by herself.
As the American Heart Association harnesses 100 years of saving and improving lives to boldly build a Second Century of equitable health for all.
Healthy for Good is a healthy living movement to inspire lasting change in your health and your life, one small step at a time.
The approach is simple: Eat smart. Move more. Be well.
Presidential advisory explores the AHA as a multifaceted engine of past, present and future progress.
Centennial event in Chicago celebrates volunteers, supporters and a century of progress.
Science, advocacy and outreach aim to ensure that more people survive cardiac arrest.
