Backed by a one-year grant from Adventist Healthcare, the American Heart Association (AHA) Greater Washington Region recently concluded an initiative to better serve under-resourced residents. Through this grant, the AHA … Read more
Through collaborations with health care organizations, uninsured Montgomery County residents received quality hypertension and nutrition care In Montgomery County, Maryland, high blood pressure and nutrition insecurity are health crises disproportionately … Read more
American Heart Association youth volunteers inspire healthy living in local communities nationwide The American Heart Association, celebrating 100 years of lifesaving service in 2024, has selected a fourth grader at … Read more
The American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® initiative promotes up-to-date, research-based guidelines to ensure all patients have access to lifesaving care Arlington, VA, July 18, 2024 — 25 hospitals … Read more
By Danielle Johnson, Eastern States Region Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH) is a nonprofit based in Washington, DC, that provides safe, affordable homes for more than 5,000 individuals and … Read more
On July 10, the American Heart Association (AHA), Greater Washington Region convened advocates at the DC Council to testify in support of the Cardiac Planning and Response “CPR” Act. The … Read more
Local business leaders Owen Billman and Jeff Bosick will team up to drive donations, registrations and awareness about the Heart Walk and the American Heart Association Owen Billman, president of … Read more
The American Heart Association (AHA), the world’s leading nonprofit organization committed to advancing heart and brain health for all, welcomes Michael Kirshbaum as chair of the 39th annual Greater Washington … Read more
An annual trip with friends marked by laughter, hunting, and decadent eating took a turn when Jonah Czerwinski, Head of Public Sector at Thoughtworks, faced an unexpected and life-threatening ordeal. … Read more
Barbara Bassin, 71, recounts her family’s history of heart disease. She highlights the importance of health advocacy, helping others understand and empathize with those affected by similar conditions. 25 years … Read more
Lawyers Have Heart 2024 brought together 4,500 runners and raised $1.3 million for the American Heart Association’s lifesaving mission. On May 18, 2024, runners, walkers and survivors convened for the … Read more
When Priti Langer suffered from a spontaneous coronary artery dissection, she had to be a strong advocate for her own health; now she speaks out about the need for better … Read more