American Heart Association
The American Heart Association (AHA) is an organization that works to improve the cardiovascular health of Americans by reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke. Founded in 1924, it is one of the oldest voluntary health organizations in the United States and has been a leader in many areas of healthcare for almost a century. Its mission is “to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.”
History
The AHA was founded on June 11th, 1924 in New York City as a research-oriented association dedicated to fighting against heart disease. Its founding members were cardiologists from around the country who wanted to pool their resources to improve knowledge about heart conditions. Since then, it has grown into one of America’s most respected non-profit organizations with more than 4 million volunteers nationwide working towards its goal of preventing cardiovascular diseases such as coronary artery disease (CAD), congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accident (CVA or “stroke”), arrhythmia and other related problems.
Goals And Programs
The AHA works towards fulfilling its mission through three main goals: building healthier lives free from cardiovascular diseases; improving quality care; and advocating for better public policies related to health issues. To achieve these goals, they work together with government agencies, scientists, physicians and laypersons alike through their various initiatives which include raising awareness about risk factors for CVDs like hypertension/high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus type 2 etc., encouraging physical activity through community programs such as walking clubs or fun runs; providing educational materials online or via print; offering grants for research projects focused on CVDs prevention or treatment strategies; promoting smoking cessation among individuals at risk; organizing conferences on topics relevant to CVDs management and much more.
Research And Education
In addition to prevention activities mentioned above meant primarily for laypersons at large population level, AHA also focuses heavily on medical science research aimed mainly at professionals – cardiologists practicing clinical medicine but also epidemiologists studying population trends associated with cardiac illnesses etc., As part of this effort it facilitates various training programs both virtually – webinars etc.,– but also live events such as symposia held throughout US numerous times each year where top experts come together discussing topics pertinent mostly but not exclusively limited just strictly clinical practice but also advocacy role played by people living with certain types cancerous conditions seeking increased access drug therapies etc.. Simultaneously there exist array similar activities intended educate general public – seminars featuring leading medical researchers explaining latest discoveries regarding particular disorder how these translate into improved prognosis patients suffering same affliction .