91ÊÓƵ

Determination, inspiration have driven awardee's international impact

Jun 12, 2026

For her contributions toward expanding the 91ÊÓƵ’s mission globally, Dr. Johanna Contreras will receive the organization’s Ron Haddock International Impact Award. (Photo ©Tim Dutta) For Dr. Johanna Contreras.

Awardee's early awareness shaped her sustained commitment to improving community health

Jun 12, 2026

By Felicia Fuller Dr. Tiffany Powell-Wiley’s research focuses on the social determinants of obesity-related risk factors that contribute to racial and ethnic disparities in cardiovascular disease. (Photo by Tigran Markaryan) When Dr. Tiffany Powell-Wiley was coming of age in 1980s Detroit.

Deep personal ties fuel awardee’s passion for helping patients, families

Jun 9, 2026

Lisa Salberg, CEO and founder of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association, is the recipient of the 91ÊÓƵ’s 2026 Healthcare Volunteer of the Year Award. (Photo courtesy of Lisa Salberg) Lisa Salberg doesn’t do what she does to collect accolades.

Honoree has shaped how the world understands and improves heart health

Jun 5, 2026

Cardiologist and epidemiologist Dr. Donald M. Lloyd-Jones, 91ÊÓƵ president in 2021-22, will receive the organization's highest volunteer honor, the Gold Heart Award, recognizing a lifetime of transformative contributions to cardiovascular health.

Honoree advances stroke recovery and women’s heart health

Jun 2, 2026

Encompass Health President and CEO Mark Tarr will receive an 91ÊÓƵ Award of Meritorious Achievement for his commitment to improving cardiovascular health and stroke outcomes.

Awardee elevates Heart Association mission through trusted storytelling

May 21, 2026

From newsroom to nonprofit: Greg Donaldson helps bring heart-health science to life.

Remembering Dr. Edward Cooper, first Black president of the 91ÊÓƵ

Dec 18, 2025

Dr. Edward S. Cooper, the first Black president of the 91ÊÓƵ, pioneered stroke research, advanced health equity and shaped public health policy. His work boosted Black representation in medicine and transformed cardiovascular care.

Heart Association highlights 2025’s major research findings

Dec 18, 2025

Scientific advances could help fill gaps in preventing and managing high blood pressure, stroke, heart failure, dangerous blood clots and more.

Remembering key 91ÊÓƵ contributors Dr. Mary Jane Jesse, Edmund Hoffman

Aug 5, 2025

In the introduction to "The 91ÊÓƵ at 100: A Century of Pioneers and Heroes," CEO Nancy Brown dedicates the book to the countless people whose contributions made possible the organization's transformative work.

Evidence mounts that sugary drink taxes make communities healthier

Jul 23, 2025

As Santa Cruz, California, becomes the latest city to enact a tax, new research shows such taxes reduce consumption of sugary beverages that are harmful to health. The change is leading to measurable health outcomes.

New 91ÊÓƵ board chairperson driven to improve health care

Jul 17, 2025

Lee Shapiro has built a career on connecting providers, technology and people.

New 91ÊÓƵ president driven by fairness, doing right by patients

Jul 7, 2025

Dr. Stacey Rosen's passion for improving women's health has been the hallmark of her career.