Promoting Healthy Communities
Pittsburgh officials expect up to 500,000 visitors to flood the city for the 2026 NFL Draft April 23-25, bringing routine medical needs as well as risks tied to large crowds, alcohol use and possible emergencies.
Intermountain Children’s Health has launched the nation’s largest pediatric Telestroke network, giving children in Utah and southern Idaho rapid access to stroke experts through virtual consultations.
AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack testimony before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health on Lowering Health Care Costs for All Americans: An Examination of the U.S. Provider Landscape.
An encore episode of the AHA’s Advancing Health podcast features Duke University and its efforts to close hypertension disparities by integrating community health workers, student ambassadors and local clinics.
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has launched its inaugural group of 11 Project M.O.M. catalyst site hospitals, marking a major step forward in addressing maternal overdose mortality across the state.
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is leveraging digital health to expand diabetes education and support for rural communities across the state, addressing significant access barriers such as long travel distances and limited local resources.
Frankee Angel, a lifelong performer, found her world upended when she suffered a sudden medical emergency just before playing piano at St. Patrick’s Church.
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is demonstrating the powerful impact of its Food Is Medicine program.
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman is strengthening community wellness through its Healthy Education Lifestyles Program (HELP), an initiative designed to give patients both clinical support and practical health education.
Backed by a recent $500,000 federal grant, Penn State Health’s Milton S. Hershey Medical Center will strengthen its role as a Level 2 Special Pathogen Treatment Center, enhancing its ability to care for patients with rare, high-risk infectious diseases.
Backed by a $500,000 federal grant, Milton S…