Nonprofit

American Heart Association


  • Mission

    Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

    About Us

    The American Heart Association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. To improve the lives of all Americans, we provide public health education in a variety of ways. We’re the nation’s leader in CPR education training. We help people understand the importance of healthy lifestyle choices. We provide science-based treatment guidelines to healthcare professionals to help them provide quality care to their patients. We educate lawmakers, policymakers and the public as we advocate for changes to protect and improve the health of our communities.

    Cause Areas Include

    • Community Development
    • Crime & Safety
    • Health & Medicine
    • Human Rights & Civil Liberties
    • Women

    Location & Contact

    • 843-480-4904
    • 174 East Bay Street, Suite 300 A-B, Charleston, South Carolina, US
      Suite 300 A-B
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