Press Release
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital's Dr. Rauh receives American Heart Association's 'Heart of Gold Award'
For immediate release, April 28, 2010
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ELMHURST – Dr. Andrew Rauh, an interventional cardiologist with Midwest Heart Specialists and the Chief of Cardiology at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, received the American Heart Association’s prestigious Heart of Gold award at the Chicago Heart Ball on April 17. The award is given to a volunteer who demonstrates extraordinary service to the mission of the American Heart Association.
Dr. Rauh is a graduate of The University of Notre Dame and received his medical degree at Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease and Nuclear Cardiology and has passed special competency exams in echocardiography.
His clinical and research interests include management of congestive heart failure, acute myocardial infarction, cardiac resynchronization and acute coronary syndrome. He has been the Principal Investigator on a number of research studies, and has presented abstracts at the American Heart Association Annual Scientific Sessions.
Dr. Rauh has been a member of the Chicago-area American Heart Association since 2001, having served as President of the Chicago Board and Midwest Affiliate Board. He is a trustee at Fenwick High School in Oak Park and is on the Board of Catholic Charities.
The American Heart Association’s 2010 Chicago Heart Ball raised $1.8 million to support the fight against heart disease and stroke—the largest fundraising total in the history of the ball.
About the American Heart Association
Founded in 1924, the American Heart Association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary health organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of heart disease and stroke. To help prevent, treat and defeat these diseases — America’s No. 1 and No. 3 killers — the AHA funds cutting-edge research, conducts lifesaving public and professional educational programs, and advocates to protect public health. To learn more visit americanheart.org.