Scientific Statements/Guidelines - American Heart Association
Spokane community comes together for heart and brain health at the Washington Heart and Stroke Walk
September 19, 2026
SPOKANE, Wash., Sept. 19, 2026 — Hundreds of walkers gathered today on the Riverside Lawn of the Spokane Convention Center for the Washington Heart and Stroke Walk. The event celebrated heart disease and stroke survivors, shared Hands-Only CPR education...
Anchorage comes together to celebrate heart disease and stroke survivors at the Alaska Heart Run & Walk
September 19, 2026
Anchorage, Alaska, September 19, 2026 — Today, more than 1,000 people gathered at the American Heart Association’s Alaska Heart Run & Walk at the Alaska Airlines Center to celebrate heart disease and stroke survivors, support the lifesaving mission of...
Saved by Wife’s CPR, Bay Area Survivor Leads Heart Walk to Build Nation of Lifesavers
September 18, 2026
OAKLAND, Sept. 18, 2026 — Russ and Robin Giles were walking back to their car after a day at the beach in Clear Lake, California, when Russ suddenly collapsed in the street. In an instant, what had been a relaxing afternoon turned into a fight for his...
4 Westchester/Fairfield leaders advocate for health and raise funds critical for fighting heart disease
September 18, 2026
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Sept. 18, 2026 — More than 61% of the U.S. population is expected to have some form of cardiovascular disease by 2050, according to projections from the American Heart Association.[1] As a result, related health costs are expected...
Construction industry champions heart health through campaign
September 17, 2026
SAVANNAH, GA, Sept. 17, 2026— An estimated 1 in 25 construction workers in the United States has been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease,1 fueled by factors including long hours, high stress, poor nutrition, and tobacco use. To help address those risk...
Accelerated research, increased investment signal landmark year for food is medicine
September 17, 2026
DALLAS, Sept. 17, 2026 — The emerging public health field of food is medicine (FIM) experienced a rapid acceleration in the number of research studies published and substantial progress in advancing public policy. These trends demonstrate the growing...
5 Rochester leaders advocate for health and raise funds critical for fighting heart disease
September 17, 2026
The American Heart Association’s Leaders of Impact nominees are driving efforts in scientific research, CPR education and health and hope for...
3 Maryland leaders advocate for health and raise funds critical for fighting heart disease
September 17, 2026
BALTIMORE, Sept. 17, 2026 — More than 61% of the U.S. population is expected to have some form of cardiovascular disease by 2050, according to projections from the American Heart Association[1]. As a result, related health costs are expected to triple...
Southern Virginia Heart Walk brings community, businesses together to fight heart disease and stroke
September 17, 2026
DANVILLE, Va., Sept. 16, 2026 – As part of a fall tradition, your American Heart Association is excited to join with local businesses and community teams for the return of the Southern Virginia Heart Walk, happening this Saturday, Sept. 19, at Anglers...
Cardiac arrest survivors, sisters advocate for health and raise funds critical for fighting heart disease
September 17, 2026
MANCHESTER, N.H., Sept. 17, 2026 — More than 61% of the U.S. population is expected to have some form of cardiovascular disease by 2050, according to projections from the American Heart Association [1]. As a result, related health costs are expected to...
4 Puget Sound leaders advocate for health and raise funds critical for fighting heart disease and stroke
September 17, 2026
SEATTLE, Sept. 17, 2026 — More than 61% of the U.S. population is expected to have some form of cardiovascular disease by 2050, according to projections from the American Heart Association[1]. As a result, related health costs are expected to triple to...
5 Central Virginia leaders advocate for health and raise funds critical for fighting heart disease
September 17, 2026
RICHMOND, Va., September 17, 2026 — More than 61% of the U.S. population is expected to have some form of cardiovascular disease by 2050, according to projections from the American Heart Association[1] As a result, related health costs are expected to...
4 Orange County leaders advocate for health and raise funds critical for fighting heart disease
September 17, 2026
IRVINE, CA Sept. 17, 2026 — More than 61% of the U.S. population is expected to have some form of cardiovascular disease by 2050, according to projections from the American Heart Association[1] As a result, related health costs are expected to triple...
6 San Diego leaders advocate for health and raise funds critical for fighting heart disease
September 17, 2026
SAN DIEGO, CA. September 17, 2026 — More than 61% of the U.S. population is expected to have some form of cardiovascular disease by 2050, according to projections from the American Heart Association[1]. As a result, related health costs are expected to...
Three Greater Washington Region leaders advocate for health and raise funds critical for fighting heart disease
September 17, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C., September 17, 2026 — More than 61% of the U.S. population is expected to have some form of cardiovascular disease by 2050, according to projections from the American Heart Association. [1] As a result, related health costs are expected...
8 Long Island leaders advocate for health and raise funds critical for fighting heart disease
September 17, 2026
MELVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 17, 2026 — More than 61% of the U.S. population is expected to have some form of cardiovascular disease by 2050, according to projections from the American Heart Association[1] As a result, related health costs are expected to...
Expanding statewide efforts to improve heart health
September 16, 2026
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Sept. 16, 2026 – The American Heart Association is expanding its Live Fierce, Life is Why initiative through community-based programs across North Carolina to improve blood pressure control, increase access to healthy nutrition and...
Law firm leader to chair 2026 Long Island Heart & Stroke Ball
September 16, 2026
MELVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 16, 2026 — The American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, announces Allan Cohen, Long Island office managing partner at Nixon Peabody LLP, as chair of the 2026 Long Island...
Health Care and Life Sciences Sales Director leads local movement to encourage high school students to explore STEM careers
September 15, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS, Mn. - Sept. XX, 2026 - Heather Landon, health care and life sciences sales director for Slalom Consulting, LLC, will serve as the executive volunteer chair of the 2026 Twin Cities STEM Goes Red event. STEM Goes Red is the American Heart...
First Community Credit Union executive to lead 2026 Heart Walk and citywide push for CPR readiness
September 14, 2026
SPRING, Texas, August 27, 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 double or...