Jul 27, 2025
Four hospitals in India are now certified by the American Heart Association as Comprehensive Chest Pain Centers, joining a growing list of facilities worldwide recognized for their cardiac and stroke emergency care.
Jul 27, 2025
The Association helped to sharpen vital CPR and basic life support skills for health care professionals with a special workshop at the recent ASEAN Federation of Cardiology Congress in Malaysia.
Jun 18, 2025
At the 2025 National Volunteer Awards in Plano, Texas, the Association honored 12 global changemakers, including Dr. Dhruv Kazi for advancing equitable heart care worldwide and Sarah “Sally” Soter for her groundbreaking support of women’s cardiovascular health through a $15M Go Red for Women gift.
Jun 18, 2025
At the 2025 SIAC Congress in Cartagena, Colombia, the Association advanced its leadership in Latin American cardiovascular care, with key sessions on women’s heart health, certification success stories, and quality-driven innovation.
May 28, 2025
The Association's Hands-Only CPR campaign is training thousands worldwide, with recent events in Tokyo and Rome empowering students and communities to act during cardiac emergencies. Together with partners like the Chasing M’s Foundation, they’re building a global network of lifesavers.
May 28, 2025
Unidad Médica de Alta Especialidad Hospital de Cardiología in Mexico City became the first public hospital in Latin America to earn the American Heart Association's Comprehensive Chest Pain Center Certification, recognizing its excellence in rapid heart attack diagnosis and treatment.
Apr 28, 2025
The Association strengthened its global reach at JCS2025 in Yokohama, advancing gender-informed care, resuscitation science, and international collaboration. It also launched its Heart Failure Center Certification pilot in Japan, enrolling 24 hospitals across the Asia-Pacific region.
Apr 28, 2025
Apollo Hospital in Hyderabad and Aster Hospital in Calicut became the first in India to earn Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification from the American Stroke Association, advancing science-driven stroke care.
Mar 26, 2025
The Essential Stroke Life Support® (ESLS®) Online Provider Course, developed by the American Stroke Association with Laerdal Medical Corporation and the University of Miami Gordon Center, empowers nurses and EMTs with critical stroke recognition and triage skills through innovative eLearning.
Mar 26, 2025
The Association and the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DOH) are revolutionizing cardiovascular and stroke care in the UAE and MENA region through collaborative quality initiatives and advanced technologies. Their efforts focus on enhancing patient outcomes by improving systems of care.
