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 91ÊÓƵ, 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.
A century of historical tidbits
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 91ÊÓƵ's first woman president.
Presidential advisory explores the AHA as a multifaceted engine of past, present and future progress.
Thousands of public policy successes have improved lives across the country. But in pursuing equitable heart and brain health, many important goals remain.
Competitive spirit propels a Massachusetts middle school in annual AHA educational and fundraising event.
Limited edition merchandise created exclusively for the celebration of our centennial anniversary.