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hidden We Can Do This Campaign reaches thousands across the Greater Washington Region

We Can Do This Campaign reaches thousands across the Greater Washington Region

June 2, 2023 rachelstevenson

Written by Henry Soffronoff, Community Impact Intern Protecting ourselves, our communities and our loved ones from COVID-19 is a collaborative effort. With support from the American Heart Association and the


We Can Vaccine
hidden Greater Washington Region Golf Tournament Saves and Improves Lives One Swing at a Time

Greater Washington Region Golf Tournament Saves and Improves Lives One Swing at a Time

May 16, 2023 rachelstevenson

Golf lovers, business leaders and health advocates came together for a day of fun, fellowship and philanthropy at the American Heart Association Greater Washington Region’s 38th annual Golf Tournament. The


golf
hidden Sheehy Auto Stores gets hearts pumping on National Walking Day!

Sheehy Auto Stores gets hearts pumping on National Walking Day!

April 10, 2023April 10, 2023 rachelstevenson

The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, and with the help of Live Fierce sponsor Sheehy Auto Stores, we’re getting hearts pumping,


National Walking day
hidden GPW Health Center improves hypertension control through a self-monitoring blood pressure initiative

GPW Health Center improves hypertension control through a self-monitoring blood pressure initiative

March 9, 2023 rachelstevenson

High blood pressure remains a leading cause of cardiovascular disease and stroke, impacting over 121 million U.S. adults. In the Greater Washington Region, nearly 25% of adults have high blood


High Blood Pressure
hidden Maryland woman awards Greater Washington Region $10,000 as Amazon’s ‘most thanked’ driver

Maryland woman awards Greater Washington Region $10,000 as Amazon’s ‘most thanked’ driver

February 23, 2023 rachelstevenson

Written by Brendan Locke, Development Intern A simple thank you can go a long way. As Amazon’s ‘most thanked’ driver in December, Shirley Gale, a delivery driver based in Lanham,


hidden Jay Farmer of JLL and Brigette Perry of Penn Direct, Inc. to Co-Chair the 38th Annual Greater Washington Region Golf Tournament

Jay Farmer of JLL and Brigette Perry of Penn Direct, Inc. to Co-Chair the 38th Annual Greater Washington Region Golf Tournament

January 30, 2023 rachelstevenson

The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, welcomes Jay Farmer and Brigette Perry as co-chairs of the 38th annual Greater Washington


Heart Challenge
hidden Watkins Mill Elementary School receives grant in support of whole-body wellness

Watkins Mill Elementary School receives grant in support of whole-body wellness

January 30, 2023 rachelstevenson

Arlington, VA — Reducing sedentary behavior and increasing physical activity is key to immediate and long-term health for children. That is why the American Heart Association, devoted to a world


kids heart challenge, nfl play 60
hidden Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing addresses hypertension through a blood pressure equipment loaner program

Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing addresses hypertension through a blood pressure equipment loaner program

January 30, 2023January 30, 2023 rachelstevenson

High blood pressure (BP) remains a leading cause of cardiovascular disease, impacting nearly half of U.S. adults, and many people with hypertension do not have it under control. Together with


blood pressure, High Blood Pressure
hidden Thousands Step Out to Save and Improve Lives Across the Greater Washington Region

Thousands Step Out to Save and Improve Lives Across the Greater Washington Region

November 30, 2022December 1, 2022 rachelstevenson

On November 5, an uncharacteristically warm and sunny day, the American Heart Association, Greater Washington Region raised heartbeats and over $1.77 million to save and improve lives across the community


Greater Washington Region Heart Walk, Heart Walk
hidden DC Go Red for Women Reception unites heart health advocates across the Greater Washington Region

DC Go Red for Women Reception unites heart health advocates across the Greater Washington Region

October 27, 2022November 10, 2022 rachelstevenson

Since 2004, the Go Red for Women movement has educated millions of women about their greatest health threat: heart disease. Each year, cardiovascular disease causes 1 in 3 deaths among


Go Red for Women

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