Our Impact
86,492
Iowans trained in the lifesaving skill of CPR in 2026.
$11M+
invested to fund studies in Iowa.
22
Worked with 22 hospitals in Iowa to improve quality care for all.
Mission
To be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.
Key Services Provided
For more than a century, the American Heart Association has been at the forefront of the fight against heart disease and stroke, driving lifesaving change and helping families and communities live healthier, stronger lives.
Key Audiences Served
As the nation’s leading cause of death, heart disease continues to threaten the health of our communities. Every gift to the American Heart Association supports groundbreaking research, strengthens local programs and empowers more Iowans to live longer healthier lives.
Ways to give
Donate online at heart.org/iowa.
Follow us on social: American Heart Association Iowa.
Attend our annual fundraising events.
What are the most immediate needs to support your organization?
Our focus is on three critical areas: blood pressure, women’s health and CPR. Nearly half of U.S. adults live with high blood pressure, the leading preventable risk factor for heart disease, stroke and dementia.
Through education and community programs, we help individuals take control of their health and reduce risk. We are also committed to advancing women’s cardiovascular health, as heart disease remains the leading cause of death among women and new mothers.
Finally, through CPR education and training, we equip people with the confidence and skills to act during cardiac emergencies, helping save lives across Iowa every day.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Board President: Dr. Jessica Zuzga-Reed, MercyOne
Board Chair: Marcus Pitts, JLL Des Moines
Board Members:
Kris A. DeGraff, Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Matt Meendering, Dowling Catholic High School
Cameron Nicholson, YMCA of Greater Des Moines
Tim Pearson, D.C., Mercy College of Health Sciences
Brooke Quinn, Carrot Fertility
Sarah Zeidler, FACHE, Proteus Inc.
Becky Hamilton, Sammons Financial
Dr. Peter George, MD, MBA, FACC, FASE, FASNC, UnityPoint Health
Ted Hughes, F&G
Jackie Hellrung, NCMIC Insurance Co.
Mathew Gleason MBA, CLU, RHU, Farm Bureau Financial Services
Dr. Amanda Jepson, DO, Children’s Nebraska