American Heart Month 2026

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Did you know that February is American Heart Month?!
The AHA (American Heart Association) works closely with the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) to create cardiovascular health and fitness guidelines through science-based evidence from the latest peer-reviewed scientific studies.
Why should this matter to you?
Because cardiovascular disease doesn't give a shit about what race you are, what gender you are, what genetics you have, what age you are, or how much you exercise.
HOWEVER...
You can do things that can reduce your risk factors for cardiovascular disease or a cardiac event as well as have a more successful outcome if you do have a cardiac event or get diagnosed with a cardiovascular disease.
Here is the history behind American Heart Month from The American Heart Association.
"American Heart Month, a federally designated event, is an ideal time to remind Americans to focus on their hearts and encourage them to get their families, friends and communities involved.
-The first American Heart Month, which took place in February 1964, was proclaimed by President Lyndon B. Johnson via Proclamation 3566 on December 30, 1963.
-The Congress, by joint resolution on that date, has requested the President to issue annually a proclamation designating February as American Heart Month.
-While American Heart Month is a federally designated month in the United States, it’s important to realize that cardiovascular disease knows no borders."
The AHA is what sets the guidelines for us paramedics in BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Care Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), Stroke algorithms, and more! The algorithms they put forth to us, not only for EMS, but for non-medical personnel, are based on legitimate scientific evidence from on going research.
Stay tuned all month for information and tips about cardiovascular health and you!
Happy American Heart Month!