Scientific Statements/Guidelines - American Heart Association
Governor Newsom can expand healthier restaurant meal choices for California children
August 27, 2026
SACRAMENTO, Calif., August 27, 2026— The American Heart Association today issued the following statement on Senate Bill 977 authored by Senator Dr. Akilah Weber Pierson. The bill, which passed the Legislature with strong bipartisan support, would ensure...
From Patient to Pioneer: How Greg Ruf Turned a Family Heart Story Into a Mission for Others
August 27, 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27, 2026 -- Growing up in Williamstown, West Virginia, Greg Ruf was the picture of health. As a teenager, he excelled in distance running and loved competition. In the spring of his senior year of high school, he was training for the...
Kids Heart Challenge, American Heart Challenge equip Delaware students with lifesaving skills
August 27, 2026
Newark, Del., Aug. 27, 2026 — More than 350,000 people in the United States experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital each year, and approximately 23,000 are children. The first critical moments of a medical emergency, the people nearby are most...
A tradition 45 years strong: Beach Ride returns this November
August 27, 2026
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., August 27, 2026 — The American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone, everywhere, is celebrating a major milestone as it prepares for its 45th Annual Beach Ride, set for November 4-8, at...
La rehabilitación tras un ataque o derrame cerebral debe comenzar cuanto antes y abarcar los aspectos físicos, cognitivos y de salud mental
August 27, 2026
Aspectos destacados de la guía: La rehabilitación después de un ataque o derrame cerebral debe comenzar tan pronto como el paciente se encuentre médicamente estable, de preferencia dentro de las 48 horas posteriores al ataque o derrame cerebral, y...
Two Washington students to champion health and well-being as National Youth Heart Ambassadors
August 26, 2026
SEATTLE, Aug. 26, 2026 — With youth facing growing physical and mental health challenges nationwide[1], the American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, has selected two students from Washington to...
Miami heart survivor selected for national youth health leadership role
August 26, 2026
MIAMI, Aug. 26, 2026 — As youth health challenges continue to grow nationwide[1],one local student is helping bring the solution closer to home. The American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone, everywhere,...
Se espera que miles de personas se unan en apoyo de la salud cardíaca en la Heart Walk del 2026 en Miami
August 26, 2026
MIAMI, 26 de agosto del 2026 — Según la American Heart Association (Asociación Americana del Corazón), 9 de cada 10 personas que sufren un paro cardíaco fuera del hospital mueren, y menos de la mitad recibe reanimación cardiopulmonar (RCP) por parte de...
Washington Commanders mascot inspires kids to PLAY 60 for better health
August 26, 2026
DALLAS, Aug. 26, 2026 — Thirteen NFL (National Football League) club mascots are stepping up to inspire kids to move more to support mental and physical health. These NFL mascots are serving as members of the annual NFL PLAY 60 Ambassador class...
Texas sixth grader celebrated as American Heart Association national Youth Heart Ambassador for 2026-27
August 25, 2026
WINTERS, Texas, Aug. 25, 2026 — At just 11 years old, Anabel "Stitch" Valencia has already found her purpose: helping others. Now, the sixth-grade student at Winters Elementary School has been selected by the American Heart Association as a national...
Steve Hull of Leidos to chair 2026 Greater Washington Region Heart Walk
August 25, 2026
Washington, D.C. - August 25, 2026 – Steve Hull, president of Leidos Digital, has been named chair of the 2026 Greater Washington Region Heart Walk. The Heart Walk will take place November 7, 2026, at the National Mall and it will bring together...
Racine youngster earns another place on Kids Heart Challenge All-Star list as top fund-raiser
August 25, 2026
MILWAUKEE, WI, July 29, 2026 — A sudden fainting spell in school last year eventually led to a difficult diagnosis for Racine youngster Jace Short. But it didn’t stop him from continuing his hard work with the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart...
More than 100 hospitals in Illinois recognized for advancing quality care for heart disease, stroke
August 25, 2026
CHICAGO, Aug. 10, 2026 — 113 hospitals across Illinois 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...
70 hospitals in Kentucky recognized for advancing quality care for heart disease, stroke
August 25, 2026
LOUISVILLE, KY, August 10, 2026 — 70 hospitals across Kentucky 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...
American Stroke Association names Marquis Health Consulting Services leader Sara Kohn chair of New Jersey CycleNation
August 25, 2026
POINT PLEASANT BEACH, N.J., August 25, 2026 — The American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, announces a new date for its New Jersey CycleNation event and invites companies, community organizations and individuals to join...
Buffalo Bills mascot inspires kids to PLAY 60 for better health
August 25, 2026
DALLAS, Aug. 25, 2026 — Thirteen NFL (National Football League) club mascots are stepping up to inspire kids to move more to support mental and physical health. These NFL mascots are serving as members of the annual NFL PLAY 60 Ambassador class...
Hospital executive leads regional Heart Walk campaign
August 25, 2026
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., August 25, 2026: The American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, has named Dawn French as chair of the 2026 Westchester Heart Walk taking place on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026 at...
Baltimore Ravens mascot inspires kids to PLAY 60 for better health
August 25, 2026
DALLAS, Aug. 25, 2026 — Thirteen NFL (National Football League) club mascots are stepping up to inspire kids to move more to support mental and physical health. These NFL mascots are serving as members of the annual NFL PLAY 60 Ambassador class...
43 hospitals in Orange County, Inland Empire and the Coachella Valley recognized for advancing quality care for heart disease, stroke
August 24, 2026
IRVINE, CA, August 24, 2026 — 43 hospitals across Orange County, Inland Empire and the Coachella Valley are being recognized by the American Heart Association for their commitment to improving care for patients with heart disease and stroke through Get...
Lance Zingale named chair-elect of the Southeast Board of Directors
August 24, 2026
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 24, 2026 — The American Heart Association, dedicated to changing the future to a world of healthier lives for all, has announced Lance Zingale as chair-elect of the Southeast Board of Directors for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Zingale...