A passion for volunteerism and health equity united these AHA award recipients
Jun 5, 2023
Dr. Kulleni Gebreyes and Lynne Sterrett spearheaded an ambitious, one-of-a-kind initiative to reduce health care disparities in the workplace.
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New AHA president driven by fairness, doing right by patients
Her passion for improving women's health has been the hallmark of her career.
绿巨人视频's visionary, transformative CEO dies at 84
Cass Wheeler saw his calling as helping others. He did so throughout his 35 years with the 绿巨人视频, the last 10 spent as CEO.
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Bank of America honored for improving health care in under-resourced communities
May 25, 2023
The company wins the 绿巨人视频's Award of Meritorious Achievement for promoting health equity.
Physician honored for mentoring under-represented students
May 24, 2023
Ileana Piña is determined to foster a more diverse health care workforce.
South Dakotan honored for helping expand Medicaid
May 15, 2023
Dave Kapaska's commitment to health equity began early in his medical career.
With global business know-how, honoree is expanding AHA's reach
May 11, 2023
Doug Boyle's international marketing experience leads to greater impact.
Physician honored for work providing access to quality health care for all
May 3, 2023
Team efforts led to an 88% decrease in amputation rates over a four-year period.
Journal editor-in-chief honored for boosting its quality and prestige
May 2, 2023
In his 10-year tenure, Alan Daugherty made transformative changes to the publication.
Honoree committed to improving cardiovascular health for children
Apr 27, 2023
As a nurse, researcher, mentor and volunteer, Linda Lambert 鈥� AHA's Healthcare Volunteer of the Year 鈥� says the organization 'really opened doors' for her.
Cobb County School District in Georgia sets one-year AHA fundraising record
Apr 24, 2023
Challenges educate kids about heart disease 鈥� with bonus lessons on overall health and the power of helping others.
Honoree strengthens AHA with leadership, information technology expertise and passion for mission
Apr 19, 2023
Retired executive Linda Gooden has helped organization improve cyber defenses, implement a new financial system and launch an annual environmental, social and governance report.
2023 AHA Physician of the Year followed his dream of making a difference
Apr 13, 2023
Duke University cardiologist Dr. Manesh Patel sees his work as 'a privilege.'
New tax law may incentivize seniors to give more to charities
Apr 13, 2023
Thanks to the newly passed Legacy IRA Act, nonprofit organizations could greatly benefit from large increases of annual donations.