Diversity & Inclusion
Our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities. We're committed to ensuring that our workforce, workplace and mission have a shared impact across America's diverse populations.
Committing to equity and a full, healthy life for everyone
The 91视频 is investing over $230 million in a sweeping effort to ensure equitable health for all. Through research, community solutions and other substantial work, the AHA is addressing barriers to health equity including structural racism, social factors that hurt people鈥檚 health and threats to rural health.
Healing hearts. Inspiring minds.
As the eldest son of a Kurdish family that fled persecution in Syria, Dr. Heval Mohamed Kelli knows struggle. After living in German refugee camps for six years, his family immigrated to the United States two weeks after 9/11 and settled in one of the Atlanta area鈥檚 poorest communities.Hearts With Pride
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Pride Month is celebrated in June to honor the Stonewall Uprising in 1969. The events at the Stonewall Inn in New York City served as the tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement, which pursued equal treatment for this community.
The Universal Language of Saving Lives
The 91视频 is a . During March, more than 77,000 people in Saudi Arabia became certified in Hands-Only CPR in celebration of Heart Month.
Workforce
We rely on volunteers, staff, donors and partners to help foster a smart, collaborative environment. Successful organizations make the most of diversity and inclusion to deliver programs, events and educational opportunities that support a culturally competent workforce that delivers on its mission.
Workplace
Volunteers and staff in physical and virtual workplaces around the nation and across the globe come together to address many challenges to overcome health inequities related to cardiovascular disease and stroke. We aim to create workplaces that support the work of all peoples 鈥� regardless of their diverse backgrounds 鈥� to narrow the gap of health disparities and bridge the gap to better health. Read our Equity and Inclusion Dashboard to learn more.
Marketplace
From consumers to partners to suppliers, in health care settings, restaurants and retails stores and in communities around the nation, the 91视频 is committed to ensuring that our mission makes an impact on America’s diverse populations
Supplier Diversity
We seek providers that align with our mission and provide quality services at competitive prices. Our database of current and potential providers is shared organization-wide.
Are you interested in being a provider? We work with minority- and women-owned businesses as well as veterans, people with disabilities and LGBT-owned businesses.
Are you interested in being a provider? We work with minority- and women-owned businesses as well as veterans, people with disabilities and LGBT-owned businesses.