2022-23 Annual Report
All of us
can save lives
Building a world of lifesavers – and better health for all.
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Improving Care for All
Rural Health
Building Healthier Communities
Fueling Scientific Discoveries
Advocating for Systems Change
A word from our leadership
“As we enter our centennial year and second century of impact, we ignited the nation of lifesavers CPR movement.”
— Nancy Brown, Chief Executive Officer
“Thanks to your support, groundbreaking research has led to lifesaving breakthroughs.”
— Michelle A. Albert, M.D., M.P.H., FAHA, President
“We’re advocating for policies in Medicaid expansion and postpartum extension in almost every state.”
— Raymond P. Vara Jr., Chairman of the Board
Science-based support for 61 million people in the U.S.
People who live in rural America are disproportionately more likely to develop heart disease, have strokes or have high blood pressure. This happens for a number of reasons, including a lack of health care options. The American Heart Association is working with people in those communities to erase these disparities.
