American Heart Association

AUSTIN, Aug. 14, 2026 — Pregnancy is often seen as a window into a woman’s future health, and a new effort in Central Texas is helping moms understand what it can reveal about their heart health. The American Heart Association has launched the My Health is Our Health campaign in Austin through its Go Red for Women movement.

SEATTLE, Sept. 4, 2026 — Approximately 1 in 5 children in the United States live with obesity — the same number of children who get the recommended 60 minutes of daily physical activity. To support student health and well-being across Washington, the American Heart Association and the National Football League (NFL) recently awarded two grants through the Association’s school-based programs, Kids Heart Challenge™ and American Heart Challenge™.

OAKLAND, September 2, 2026 — With cardiovascular disease projected to affect more than 6 in 10 U.S. adults by 2050, volunteer leaders from healthcare, business and the community are helping guide efforts to improve heart and brain health across the Bay Area. The American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, has announced its incoming Bay Area California board of directors for the 2026-27 fiscal year.

EMBARGOED until Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 1 p.m. CT / 2 p.m. ET WASHINGTON and DALLAS, Sept. 3, 2026 — Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading medical cause of duty-related deaths among tactical athletes, including military personnel, firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency medical responders, astronauts and pilots.

PROHIBIDA SU PUBLICACIÓN: Jueves 3 de septiembre del 2026 a la 1 p. m. CT / 2 p. m. ET WASHINGTON y DALLAS (3 de septiembre del 2026) — Las enfermedades cardiovasculares (ECV) son la principal causa médica de muertes en acto de servicio entre los atletas tácticos, como personal militar, bomberos, agentes de la ley, personal de respuesta a emergencias médicas, astronautas y pilotos.

SAVANNAH, Ga., Sept. 2, 2026 — More than 17,000 students across Chatham County learned critical lifesaving skills during the 2025-26 school year through the American Heart Association’sKids Heart Challenge® and American Heart Challenge™ programs. Through the school-based initiatives, students and families learn how to call 911 in a medical emergency, Hands-Only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR and recognize the warning signs of stroke.

PITTSBURGH – When Yvonne English Roebuck, EdD, collapsed from sudden cardiac arrest at a party in 2015, her survival depended on the people around her. A nurse attending the event immediately began CPR and first responders used an automated external defibrillator (AED) to deliver three lifesaving shocks, restoring her heartbeat. Eight years later, Roebuck faced a second sudden cardiac arrest.

KANSAS CITY, September 2, 2026 — Through the American Heart Association’s Heart of Kansas City campaign, Mark Garrett, volunteer chair and Chief People Officer at Garney will lead community-wide efforts to help ensure every individual in Kansas City has the opportunity for a full, healthy life.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Sept. 2, 2026 —  As cardiovascular disease continues to be the leading cause of death for women in Oklahoma and across the nation, the American Heart Association-OKC is turning to local leadership to drive change. Shandy Belford, CEO of Arvest Bank’s central Oklahoma market, will serve as chair of the 2026 Oklahoma City Go Red for Women® movement, leading efforts to empower women to protect their health and close gaps in cardiovascular care, education and research.

SPRINGDALE, Ark., Sept. 2, 2026 — The American Heart Association, devoted to changing the future to a world of healthier lives for all, today launched Worth-a-Taste Wednesday, a new nutrition education and food access initiative designed to help older adults explore healthy foods, build confidence in trying new produce and improve their overall health through simple, sustainable lifestyle changes.