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Feb 22, 2021, 11:08 ET Influential Black Women Amplify Need for Health Equity Amid COVID-19

In appreciation of Black History Month and American Heart Month, the American Heart Association, the leading global voluntary health organization...

Nov 18, 2020, 15:31 ET Four social entrepreneurs receive funding to break down health disparity barriers in Chicago

The American Heart Association, the world's leading voluntary health organization dedicated to building longer, healthier lives for everyone...

Nov 03, 2020, 10:45 ET Por Qué Tiene Sentido Aplicarse la Vacuna Antigripal

(NewsUSA) - Es posible que el COVID-19 sea el centro de atención de la mayoría de los titulares, pero la temporada de gripe (o "flu") también ha...

Oct 28, 2020, 20:28 ET Pioneering coach, Sylvester Croom named Heart of a Champion Award recipient

The American Heart Association's Paul "Bear" Bryant Awards, sponsored by Marathon Oil Corporation, have kicked off their 35th year with an...

May 13, 2020, 08:39 ET COVID-19 Data Challenge Opened to Accelerate Research and Innovation

Data on race, under-resourced communities and COVID-19 is limited, but disproportionately high rates of sickness — and death — seem to be emerging,...

Feb 17, 2020, 11:00 ET American Heart Association names new national executive vice president of marketing and communications

Leading nonprofit marketing strategist and executive consultant Katrina McGhee has joined the American Heart Association's nationwide leadership team ...

Feb 03, 2020, 12:00 ET International singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor and global icon Shania Twain join the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women® Red Dress Collection® 2020

WHAT: The American Heart Association's Go Red for Women® is hosting the iconic annual Red Dress Collection® fashion show on Wednesday, February 5th,...

Dec 04, 2019, 12:20 ET Patrick Magoon To Receive American Heart Association's Prestigious Heart Of Gold Award At 2020 Chicago Heart Ball

Patrick Magoon, outgoing president and chief executive officer at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, will receive the American...

Nov 26, 2019, 08:04 ET American Heart Association: Avoiding the Deadly Holiday Heart Attack

This holiday season the Dallas Division of the American Heart Association, the world's leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain...

Nov 11, 2019, 08:30 ET John Mack, Medtronic, Minneapolis, named chair of American Heart Association's Twin Cities Board

John Mack, VP and general manager of Medtronic's Cardiac Surgery business, was elected chair of the American Heart Association's Twin Cities Board,...

Oct 28, 2019, 11:23 ET American Heart Association Announces 2020 Chicago Heart Ball Chair

The American Heart Association (AHA) today announced that Linda Imonti, Chicago office managing principal for KPMG LLP, will serve as chair of the...

Sep 23, 2019, 09:00 ET American Heart Association to honor retired UnitedHealth Group EVP, Jeannine Rivet, at 25th anniversary Twin Cities Heart Ball, Nov. 1

The 25th anniversary Heart Ball, benefiting the American Heart Association, will take place at The Depot in Minneapolis on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019. This ...

Jul 10, 2019, 08:00 ET Opella Ernest, M.D., Appointed Chairman Of American Heart Association's Metro Chicago Board of Directors

The American Heart Association today announced Opella Ernest, M.D., has been appointed chairman of the American Heart Association's Metro Chicago...

Jun 25, 2019, 05:01 ET Survey: More than half of U.S. employees who typically eat lunch during work hours struggle to make it healthy

More than half (56%) of employed Americans who typically eat lunch during work hours struggle to eat a healthy lunch at work, and more than three...

Jun 12, 2019, 11:20 ET Chirchir and Cherotich win the 2019 Lawyers Have Heart 10K

Saturday's 29th Annual Lawyers Have Heart 10K, 5K and Fun Walk to benefit the American Heart Association raised over $1 million and boasted top...

Jun 07, 2019, 08:30 ET Bring your furry best friend to work this June to help your heart!

This June, the American Heart Association, the world's leading voluntary organization focused on heart and brain health, is launching Best Friend...

May 01, 2019, 10:00 ET New American Heart Association Social Impact Fund To Improve Community Health In Chicago

The American Heart Association today announced the launch of the Social Impact Fund in Chicago, supported by a $1 million investment from Blue Cross...

Apr 10, 2019, 16:56 ET Mary Lou Mastro, Gina Sharp Of Edward-Elmhurst Health To Lead Chicago's 2019-20 Go Red for Women Campaign

The American Heart Association announced today that Mary Lou Mastro, CEO of Edward-Elmhurst Health and Gina Sharp, President and CEO of Linden Oaks...

Mar 18, 2019, 12:34 ET Elite and Club Runners to Race for $20,000 in Prize Money at the 29th Annual Lawyers Have Heart Race

For the second year in a row, runners will race for $20,000 in prize money at the Lawyers Have Heart Race. Lawyers Have Heart is a premier athletic...

Jan 09, 2019, 23:16 ET Coach Dabo Swinney Named 2018 Paul "Bear" Bryant Coach Of The Year

Coach Dabo Swinney took home the title of the college football Coach of the Year at the American Heart Association's 33rd annual Paul "Bear" Bryant...

Jan 08, 2019, 11:25 ET Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. Co-COO, Alex Gourlay, Named Co-Chair Of The American Heart Association's 25th Anniversary Chicago Heart Walk

The American Heart Association (AHA) announced today that Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. Co-Chief Operating Officer Alex Gourlay, has been named...

Dec 19, 2018, 13:00 ET American Heart Association And Marathon Oil Announce Finalist List For 33rd Annual AHA Paul "Bear" Bryant Coach Of The Year Award

The American Heart Association (AHA), the world's leading voluntary health organization devoted to a world of longer, healthier lives, announced the...

Dec 12, 2018, 07:13 ET American Heart Association announces first-ever Life is Why sponsorship in Wisconsin with ThedaCare

The American Heart Association (AHA) announces ThedaCare, an Appleton-based community health system, as the first Life is Why sponsor in Wisconsin....

Dec 11, 2018, 07:03 ET American Heart Association Announces 2019 Chicago Heart Ball Chairman

The American Heart Association today announced that Andrew Swinand, chief executive officer, Leo Burnett Group North America, will serve as the...
American Heart Association launches new video to increase bystander CPR among millennial women

Dec 10, 2018, 09:00 ET American Heart Association launches new video to increase bystander CPR among millennial women

A new American Heart Association video spotlights the crucial role of bystander CPR among women in light of research findings that show gender...