The Fuster
Heart Movement
A cardiac health education initiative by Dr. Valentin Fuster in partnership with the American College of Cardiology — bringing primordial prevention into families, schools, and communities.
The Fuster Heart Movement
About the movement
The Fuster Heart Movement is a multi year, three level model for primordial cardiovascular prevention that integrates clinician training, child centered digital education, and community implementation. It trains cardiovascular professionals in early prevention science, delivers bilingual, age appropriate health education to children and families, and empowers local champions to embed sustainable prevention programs in schools and community organizations. Together, the three levels form a scalable ecosystem that translates cardiovascular science into lasting population level impact.
Mission & Vision
Mission: Transform cardiovascular prevention into a living, close, and collective cause, turning heart care into a movement that unites generations, strengthens communities, and protects the future.
Vision: A future where no human develops heart disease.
Founder
Dr. Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, MACC
President of Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital and world-renowned cardiologist and cardiovascular researcher. Fuster is the only cardiologist to receive the highest research awards from all four leading international cardiology organizations. A pioneer of primordial prevention, he has impacted tens of thousands of young people worldwide through prevention programs over 15 years.
Partnership
ACC Partnership
In partnership with the American College of Cardiology (ACC).
The ACC represents 60,000+ members worldwide spanning the entire cardiovascular team, with a mission to transform cardiovascular care and improve heart health for all.
Our program
Program Components
Our programs are designed to create a ripple effect of cardiovascular health education, starting with clinicians and extending to children, families, and communities. Each program is interconnected, reinforcing the core principles of primordial prevention while catering to the unique needs of its audience.
For clinicians
Fuster Prevention Forum
"Local Actions, Stronger Hearts."
Committed to promoting a culture of prevention in schools and communities through a collaborative network of medical experts in education on heart-healthy lifestyle habits and prevention for families and their children.
Learn MoreFor children & families
Dr. Fuster & Friends
"Join the Healthy Beat!"
Transmedia educational project aimed directly at children ages 4–7 and preteens 11–14 through videos, games, songs, and interactive activities.
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Community Resources
"Connecting Minds, Protecting Hearts."
Community implementation hub — feedback from clinicians, best practices, lesson plans, testimonials, and collaboration tools to reach families everywhere.
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Online Courses (MOOC)
Access our Massive Open Online Courses on heart health and prevention. Self-paced learning for healthcare professionals and the public.
Join the Movement
Please join us in our efforts to improve early health education programs so that our children and adolescents may live in a world free of heart disease. The future of our world is in the hearts of our children.
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