After brother's diagnosis, New Jersey woman unlocks her own
Jun 24, 2021
Ongoing, troubling symptoms are explained away 鈥� and then put on a back burner 鈥� before she learns she has hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Around the AHA
Stories and helpful information from the AHA
Awardee celebrated for decades of impactful service supporting AHA mission
Robyn Landry, an executive vice president, will receive the Earl B. Beagle Award for Staff Excellence.
Awardee has devoted his career to exploring the heart-brain connection
He will be honored for a lifetime of work focused on stroke and cardiovascular health.
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Sugary drinks can up your risk for cardiovascular disease. Here's what the science says (and what you can do about it).
Researcher celebrated for dedication to innovative science, next generation of investigators
Jun 21, 2021
Former AHA President Steven Houser will receive a Gold Heart Award, the organization's highest volunteer honor, recognizing his decades of service.
Physician honored for promoting access to cardiology care
Jun 17, 2021
Technology-powered initiative provides doctor-to-doctor consultations for under-resourced communities.
Those who can, teach: Nurse practitioner receives AHA's highest volunteer honor
Jun 10, 2021
Lynne Braun's goal of making a difference led her to community education, AHA leadership roles and initiatives to improve cardiovascular care for women.
From resolving tax matters to saving lives, Gold Heart awardee answered call to serve
Jun 8, 2021
A last-minute role as chair of a local Heart Walk was a first step toward multiple AHA leadership roles.
CPR advocate, award recipient comes full circle
Jun 3, 2021
John Meiners has worn a lot of hats during his 31 years with the AHA. But saving lives is always top of mind.
Honoree helped transform acute stroke care
Jun 1, 2021
Dr. Marc Fisher, whose work has focused on identifying stroke patients who could benefit from a clot-removal procedure, will receive the AHA's Gold Heart Award.
Masks can be off (mostly) for fully vaccinated Americans
May 24, 2021
(Oscar Wong/Moment, Getty Images) Take off the mask? The answer is a qualified "yes" for Americans who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxes restrictions imposed in the early days of the pandemic.
Creating a positive impact for people is a key goal for AHA honoree Aramark
May 20, 2021
Consumer-, community- and employee-centric programming enabled Aramark and the AHA's Healthy for Life 20 by 20 to achieve ambitious health goals helping millions of people.
At 35 weeks pregnant, blood pressure reading saved mom and daughter
May 14, 2021
Preeclampsia's sudden onset led to a harrowing delivery, and a focus on high blood pressure and future stroke risk.
Denise Bradley-Tyson to receive AHA honor for leading health equity mission
May 13, 2021
Denise Bradley-Tyson, determined to advance her husband's legacy, launched a fund that is impacting communities across the U.S.
Honoree committed to preventing strokes around the globe
May 11, 2021
Dr. Bruce Ovbiagele earns the Ron Haddock International Impact Award for tackling health disparities and mentoring others in Africa and the U.S.