The American Heart Association is a U.S.-based voluntary health organization whose mission is to reduce death and disability from cardiovascular disease and stroke through research funding, public education, clinical guideline development, community programs, and policy advocacy; it operates nationally with state and local chapters and large public-facing campaigns.
Advocates for public health and health care policies that prevent and treat heart disease and stroke, including funding for cardiovascular research, tobacco and e-cigarette regulation, nutrition and sodium reduction, promotion of physical activity, broad access to CPR/AED training and emergency systems of care, coverage policies under Medicare/Medicaid and private insurers, and initiatives addressing health equity and social determinants of cardiovascular risk.
Primarily funded by individual donations and membership, corporate partnerships and sponsorships, philanthropic and government grants, fundraising events, and fees for training and educational programs.
American Stroke Association (division of AHA), American Heart Association Advocacy (advocacy arm), Go Red for Women campaign, partnerships and guideline collaborations with organizations such as the American College of Cardiology and public agencies including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health.
Non-profit (national 501(c)(3) public charity with affiliated advocacy entities)
