Scientific Statements/Guidelines - American Heart Association
Three local executives to lead 2026 Heart Walk and area-wide push for CPR readiness
August 10, 2026
Palm Beach County, Fla., Aug. 7, 2026 — According to the American Heart Association, 9 in 10 people who suffer cardiac arrest outside of the hospital die, and more than half don’t receive bystander CPR. CPR — especially if performed immediately — can...
Boston Technology Executive Stacy Simpson Named Chair of Go Red for Women Campaign
August 10, 2026
BOSTON, August 10, 2026 — The American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, has named Stacy Simpson, chief marketing officer at athenahealth and co-chair of the company’s research and thought...
9 hospitals in Alaska recognized for advancing quality care for heart disease, stroke
August 10, 2026
Anchorage, Alaska, August 10, 2026 — Nine hospitals across Alaska are being recognized by the American Heart Association for their commitment to improving care for patients with heart disease and stroke through Get With The Guidelines® quality improvement...
Los Angeles Heart Walk Chair turns loss and survival into a mission to save lives
August 10, 2026
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 10, 2026 — When David Morgan accepted the chair role for the 2026 Los Angeles Heart Walk, he brought more than professional leadership to the campaign. He brought a deeply personal commitment shaped by loss and a recent health scare of...
Combatting the “silent killer”
August 07, 2026
Riviera Beach, Fla. Aug. 7, 2026 – Riviera Beach residents can now have greater access to tools that support heart health, thanks to a new blood pressure -measuring site that has opened at Pleasant Heights Missionary Baptist Church, 1297 W. 34th Street....
21 hospitals in the Greater Washington Region recognized for advancing quality care for heart disease, stroke
August 06, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C., August 6, 2026 — 21 hospitals across the Washington, D.C. region are being recognized by the American Heart Association for their commitment to improving care for patients with heart disease and stroke through Get With The Guidelines®...
Senate farm bill would move nutrition security in the wrong direction
August 06, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C., August 6, 2026 — The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture today will mark up legislation to reauthorize the farm bill, which includes the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program...
American Heart Association retains experienced leadership on Southeast Board
August 05, 2026
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 5, 2026 — The American Heart Association, devoted to changing the future to a world of healthier lives for all, announced that Gul Dadlani, M.D., and Jon Reitz will continue serving on the Southeast Board of Directors for the...
Drummond youngster among top Kids Heart Challenge fund-raisers
August 05, 2026
MILWAUKEE, WI, July 27, 2026 — It wasn’t long after he learned about what the Kids Heart Challenge entailed that Drummond Elementary School student Phoenix Schiess told his parents he wanted to help the cause. And boy, did he ever – to the tune of...
New blood pressure hubs launching at select Akron-Summit County Public Library locations
August 05, 2026
(AKRON) July 20, 2026 – Nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, but many don’t even know they have it. It is called the “silent killer” because high blood pressure often doesn’t have symptoms and can go undetected until serious health issues...
American Heart Association – Greater Cleveland welcomes four new board members for 2026-2027
August 05, 2026
(CLEVELAND, OHIO) July 29, 2026 — The American Heart Association welcomes four new Greater Cleveland leaders to its local board of directors in its mission to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. The new board members...
American Heart Association – Northeast Ohio welcomes three new board members
August 05, 2026
(NORTHEAST OHIO) July 14, 2026 — The American Heart Association–Northeast Ohio has announced the addition of three new members to its board of directors in its mission to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. The new board...
Heart Ball campaign delivers hundreds of sports balls to Eastern Kentucky kids
August 05, 2026
WILLIAMSBURG, Ky., July 20, 2026 - The American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives for all, recently donated more than 100 sports balls to Operation UNITE (Unlawful Narcotics Investigations, Treatment and Education), which will...
Even light activity may lower stroke, death risk in people with atrial fibrillation
August 05, 2026
Research Highlights: Being physically active was tied to a 9% to 19% lower risk of stroke or death for moderate to high physical activity levels, in an analysis of more than 87,000 adults in Norway. Study participants had nearly the same health...
FDA authorization of flavored nicotine pouches threatens to sustain youth nicotine use
August 04, 2026
DALLAS, August 4, 2026 – The American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, issued the following statement in response to the Food and Drug Administration’s announcement authorizing four flavored on!...
Healthcare executive at the forefront of local women’s heart health movement
August 04, 2026
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 4, 2026 — Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for women[1] in Tampa Bay and across the United States. To change that, the American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone...
Local leaders unite to advance heart health in Middle Tennessee
August 04, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 6, 2026 — The American Heart Association – Middle Tennessee, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, has appointed three local executives and medical professionals to its 2026-2027 Board of...
American Heart Association names Megan Starr executive director in the Central Valley
August 03, 2026
Fresno, Calif., August 3, 2026 — The American Heart Association – Central Valley, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, is proud to announce the promotion of Megan Starr from development director to executive director....
Local healthcare executive leading 2026 Heart Walk and citywide push for CPR readiness
July 30, 2026
APPLETON, Wis. (July 10, 2026) — Michael Bergmann, president of Ascension[DT1] Wisconsin, is serving as chair of the Fox Cities Heart Walk for the second consecutive year, leading a year-round effort to engage local companies and community members in...
Local healthcare executive leading 33rd Annual Bert Blain Memorial Heart Walk and citywide push for CPR readiness
July 30, 2026
JANESVILLE, Wis. (July 20, 2026) — Amanda McCann of Mercyhealth is serving as chair of the Bert Blain Memorial Heart Walk, leading a year-round effort to engage local companies and community members in raising critical funds and expanding CPR education...