American Heart Association Snapshot
To be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.
The American Heart Association is the nation’s oldest, largest voluntary organization devoted to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.
Founded by six cardiologists in 1924, our organization now includes more than 30 million volunteers and supporters working tirelessly to eliminate these diseases. We fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies and provide lifesaving tools and information to save and improve lives.
Our nationwide organization includes nearly 3,000 employees. We’re the nation’s leader in CPR education training. We help people understand the importance of healthy lifestyle choices. We provide science-based treatment guidelines to healthcare professionals to help ensure the best treatment for every patient, every time. We educate lawmakers, policymakers and the public as we advocate for changes to protect and improve the health of our communities.
Founded by six cardiologists in 1924, our organization now includes more than 30 million volunteers and supporters working tirelessly to eliminate these diseases. We fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies and provide lifesaving tools and information to save and improve lives.
Our nationwide organization includes nearly 3,000 employees. We’re the nation’s leader in CPR education training. We help people understand the importance of healthy lifestyle choices. We provide science-based treatment guidelines to healthcare professionals to help ensure the best treatment for every patient, every time. We educate lawmakers, policymakers and the public as we advocate for changes to protect and improve the health of our communities.
