What is health equity? How the idea grew – and why it matters
Apr 24, 2024
The term has taken off in recent decades, but the concept of health equity and the issues that make it important go back decades.
For 100 years, the American Heart Association, along with our volunteers, supporters and collaborating organizations, has worked to build longer, healthier lives. Here is a look at major feats over our first century.
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.
Apr 24, 2024
The term has taken off in recent decades, but the concept of health equity and the issues that make it important go back decades.
Apr 10, 2024
How people exercise and what we know about the way it benefits health has changed substantially over the past century.
Mar 28, 2024
Dr. Helen Taussig devoted her life to preventing suffering in children and bringing greater attention to pediatric cardiology. She also became the American Heart Association's first woman president.
Presidential advisory explores the AHA as a multifaceted engine of past, present and future progress.
For a half-century, playful school-based programs have taught students valuable health lessons and sparked donations for the fight against heart disease.
Competitive spirit propels a Massachusetts middle school in annual AHA educational and fundraising event.