Adrian Hernandez, M.D., reappointed to American Heart Association’s Southeast Board of Directors
DURHAM, N.C., Aug. 12, 2025 — The American Heart Association, Triangle is pleased to announce that Adrian Hernandez, M.D., was selected to the American Heart Association Southeast Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The American Heart Association is the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all. The Association’s Southeast region services Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Puerto Rico.
Dr. Hernandez is a professor of cardiology and medicine at Duke University School of Medicine. He also serves as vice dean and executive director of Duke Clinical Research and is a member of the Duke Clinical Research Institute and has been involved with the American Heart Association in various roles for more than 20 years.
“We are grateful for Dr. Hernandez’s leadership and longstanding contributions to the American Heart Association,” said Debra Lowder, executive director of the American Heart Association, Triangle and Eastern North Carolina. “His continued role on the Southeast Board of Directors will help guide our regional strategy and strengthen efforts to improve cardiovascular and brain health across the communities we serve.”
“Serving on the board of the Southeast region of the American Heart Association is deeply meaningful to me,” said Dr. Hernandez. “I’ve seen firsthand how our work—whether it’s funding lifesaving research, educating communities about heart health, or advocating for better access to care—can truly change lives. I’m honored to be part of a mission that helps people live longer, healthier lives.”
Dr. Hernandez will assist the organization in guiding efforts to reduce the incidence of heart disease and stroke, the Nos. 1 and 5 leading killers, respectively, of American men and women.
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About the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities, the organization has been a leading source of health information for more than one hundred years. Supported by more than 35 million volunteers globally, we fund groundbreaking research, advocate for the public’s health, and provide critical resources to save and improve lives affected by cardiovascular disease and stroke. By driving breakthroughs and implementing proven solutions in science, policy, and care, we work tirelessly to advance health and transform lives every day. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.
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