Presidential Message on American Heart Month

White House: Briefings & Statements

Published February 13th, 2026

Detected February 13th, 2026

Summary

The White House issued a Presidential message for American Heart Month, urging Americans to prioritize heart health through lifestyle changes and preventative measures. The message highlights administration efforts to lower prescription drug prices and improve healthcare access.

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The White House has issued a Presidential message for American Heart Month, dated February 13, 2026. The message emphasizes the administration's commitment to protecting American heart health and encourages individuals to adopt healthier lifestyles and preventative measures to reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular issues. It also references ongoing initiatives such as the Make America Healthy Again Commission and efforts to lower prescription drug costs through agreements with pharmaceutical manufacturers and the TrumpRx.gov platform.

This document serves as a public health awareness notice and does not impose new regulatory requirements or deadlines on regulated entities. Compliance officers should note the general encouragement for individuals to engage in preventative health practices and the administration's stated policy goals regarding healthcare access and drug pricing, which may be relevant for future policy developments or corporate social responsibility initiatives.

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Briefings & Statements

Presidential Message on American Heart Month

The White House

February 13, 2026

This American Heart Month, my Administration renews our pledge to protect the American heart and to keep the American people safe, strong, healthy, and free.

Sadly, one of the gravest threats to American lives today is the deadly affliction of heart disease, which imposes hardship on untold numbers of families. For this reason, as President, I urge every American to take charge of their health to decrease the possibility of a heart attack or stroke. Genetics play a role in cardiovascular disease, but implementing targeted lifestyle choices and preventative measures—such as getting regular check-ups, exercising, controlling blood pressure and cholesterol, and maintaining a balanced diet—can improve the odds against illness, disability, and death for any individual regardless of family history.

Under my leadership, the Make America Healthy Again Commission is working tirelessly to improve the quality of life and longevity for every American and to ensure our healthcare system addresses the root causes of chronic disease. My Administration has secured historic agreements with pharmaceutical manufacturers to significantly lower the price Americans pay for some of the world’s most popular drugs that can help with heart disease, obesity, and other conditions, and launched TrumpRx.gov to ensure American patients can access those lower prices. We have also introduced the Great Healthcare Plan, building on our historic efforts to provide Most-Favored-Nation price relief for prescription drugs. I urge Congress to enact this comprehensive plan, which will substantially benefit millions of Americans.

This American Heart Month, I encourage every citizen to make lifestyle changes and take preventative measures to improve the odds against illness, disability, and death. We pray for the families devastated by loss, we honor the resilience of the survivors of heart disease, and above all, we rededicate ourselves to working toward a future where heart disease does not deprive the American people of long, productive, and fulfilling lives.