American Heart Association: Company Research Report

Company Overview

• Name: American Heart Association (AHA)

• Mission: To be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.

• Founded: 1924

• Founders: Six cardiologists, including Dr. Paul Dudley White.

• Key People:

• Nancy Brown - Chief Executive Officer

• Marsha Jones - Chairperson

• Keith Churchwell, M.D., FAHA - President

• Raymond P. Vara, Jr. - Immediate Past Chairperson

• Joseph C. Wu, M.D., Ph.D., FAHA - Immediate Past President

• Linda Gooden - Treasurer

• Suzie Upton - Chief Operating Officer

• Headquarters: 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75231

• Number of Employees: More than 2,900 employees

• Revenue: Total income of $1,305,930,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.

• Known For: A leading voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke, responsible for funding pioneering research and promoting cardiovascular health.

Products

• Products Offered:

• Lifesaving programs and training on CPR and first aid.

• Scientific sessions, research funding, and public health campaigns.

• High-Level Description & Key Features:

• CPR and First Aid Training: Provides widespread CPR training aimed at increasing survival rates from cardiac arrests.

• Scientific Research Grants: Investment in groundbreaking heart and stroke research.

• Public Health Campaigns: Initiatives like the Nation of Lifesavers to increase cardiac arrest survival rates.

Recent Developments

• New Products Launched:

• The Periodic Table of Food initiative focuses on food composition to tackle chronic diseases and was launched at The Rockefeller Foundation in New York City.

• New Features or Initiatives:

• Health Care by Food: Collaborating with Kroger and The Rockefeller Foundation to integrate healthy food into healthcare delivery systems.

• American Heart Association Ventures: Establishing venture capital funds to further the mission through investments in companies commercializing evidence-based medicine.

• Recent Partnerships:

• Collaboration with Health Care by Food as part of a venture with The Rockefeller Foundation.

Additional Insights

• Historical Impact: Since its founding, AHA has transformed from a small group of physicians into a national leader in cardiovascular health with over 35 million volunteers and supporters.

• Research Funding: AHA has invested over $5 billion in research, positioning itself as the largest non-profit funding source for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease research next to the federal government.

• Training Impact: Over 22 million people receive CPR training annually, reinforcing AHA's commitment to lifesaving education.

• Community and Legislative Advocacy: Significant involvement in policy changes to improve public health, including supporting Medicaid expansion and promoting school meal programs.

This report reflects the comprehensive dedication of the American Heart Association in pioneering heart health and promoting lifesaving initiatives globally. No additional commentary or speculative insights are included beyond the provided information.