hidden Three Howard University students receive national health education scholarship

Three Howard University students receive national health education scholarship

The American Heart Association’s EmPOWERED Scholars program has awarded $5,000 to three Howard University students in Washington, DC. November 21, 2023, WASHINGTON, DC – The American Heart Association, a global force for longer, healthier lives for all, has awarded ten $5,000 scholarships to college students from across the United States through its EmPOWERED Scholars program.

hidden Greater Washington Region Heart Walk raises heartbeats and more than $1.8 million

Greater Washington Region Heart Walk raises heartbeats and more than $1.8 million

On November 4, a perfect fall morning in the Nation’s Capital, 10,000 survivors, advocates, community leaders and heart health champions laced up their sneakers and stepped out against cardiovascular disease and stroke at the American Heart Association’s Greater Washington Region Heart Walk. Representing over 100 companies and 570 teams, walkers took strides and raised over

hidden Local social entrepreneur addressing health disparities receives national grant

Local social entrepreneur addressing health disparities receives national grant

Social entrepreneurs are recognized nationally for their innovative local business solutions addressing health inequities ARLINGTON, VA, NOVEMBER 15, 2023 – Approximately 50 million people in the United States are at higher risk for heart disease and/or stroke because they lack the most basic needs — healthy food, clean air and drinking water, quality education, employment,

hidden Kaiser Permanente’s Cynthia Cifuentes and Ameya Kulkarni, M.D. are looking forward to leading the 2023 Greater Washington Region Heart Walk

Kaiser Permanente’s Cynthia Cifuentes and Ameya Kulkarni, M.D. are looking forward to leading the 2023 Greater Washington Region Heart Walk

For nearly a century, the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization committed to fighting heart disease and stroke, has worked toward a world where all people have the chance for a longer, healthier life. Leading the charge to save and improve lives as our 2023 Heart Challenge Co-Chairs are Cynthia Cifuentes, Vice President

hidden Loudoun County Public Schools superintendent leads national initiative to champion health in schools

Loudoun County Public Schools superintendent leads national initiative to champion health in schools

Dr. Aaron Spence supports critical work to improve student well-being through the American Heart Association Superintendent Council.  Aaron Spence, Ph.D., superintendent of Loudoun County Public Schools is working with the American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives for all, and nine other superintendents from across the country to improve the health and well-being

hidden Making an Impact in the Greater Washington Region

Making an Impact in the Greater Washington Region

For nearly 100 years, the American Heart Association has pioneered scientific advancement, policy change and community impact that gives people everywhere the opportunity for a longer, healthier life. As the leading funder of heart and stroke research, the Association has invested over $5 billion toward lifesaving science. That’s more than any U.S. organization except the

hidden 26 hospitals in the Greater Washington Region recognized for efforts to improve outcomes for Americans with heart disease and stroke

26 hospitals in the Greater Washington Region recognized for efforts to improve outcomes for Americans with heart disease and stroke

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. Twenty-six hospitals in the Greater Washington Region are among the 2,600 nationwide that participate in the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® initiative to improve outcomes for Americans who experience heart disease

hidden After surviving a heart attack, Donnese made it her mission to run another 5k

After surviving a heart attack, Donnese made it her mission to run another 5k

October 5, 2022 was a typical day for Donnese Tyler – packed with business appointments, personal obligations and the Mother’s Club meeting at her sons’ high school. Little did she know that night her life would change forever. At the end of the meeting, Donnese felt pressure and pain in her chest and suddenly became