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Dr. Keith Churchwell is president of the ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ for 2024-25, the chief volunteer scientific and medical officer of the association. (ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥)

New AHA president leads with a cardinal rule: Put the patient first

Excellence, inclusivity and a data-driven approach underlie his career success.

'He just wasn't near an AED'

May 7, 2024

In rural North Dakota, the ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ is driving educational outreach to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of heart disease and stroke, providing grants to purchase automated external defibrillators, and facilitating easier access to emergency cardiovascular care.