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Veteran and CEO leads year-round campaign to save and improve lives

October 16, 2025 by roxana hoveyda

Eduardo Ortiz named chairperson of 2026 Heart of Greater Washington campaign The American Heart Association has announced that Eduardo Ortiz, CEO of Coforma, will serve as chairperson of the 2026 … Read more

Categories Greater Washington Region Tags Community Health, community impact, Heart Ball, Heart Ball Chair, Heart of Greater Washington, Nutrition Security

Television personality and America’s sweetheart, Joan Vassos, shares why the mission to save and improve lives is close to her heart

January 10, 2025January 9, 2025 by roxana hoveyda

Joan Vassos’s heart journey began with the birth of her first daughter, Erica on May 2, 1991. Soon after birth, Joan received the news that her baby was born with … Read more

Categories Greater Washington Region Tags Affair of the Heart, Women's Board

Celebrating Our 2024 Eastern States Region Volunteer Award Winners

December 13, 2024December 9, 2024 by roxana hoveyda

The American Heart Association (AHA) Eastern States Region celebrates five outstanding 2024 Volunteer Award Winners. These awards honor individuals and companies for their unwavering commitment and dedication to our cause. … Read more

Categories Greater Washington Region, Uncategorized

Greater Washington Region October Update with Heart

November 4, 2024November 4, 2024 by roxana hoveyda
Kaiser Permanente poses for a photo at the Heart Walk.

Dear Supporters & Volunteers, I’m thrilled to share that the DC Council unanimously passed the CPR Act. With support from survivors, physicians, the NFL, students and other advocates, this legislation … Read more

Categories Greater Washington Region Tags Community Health, community impact, Market update

American Heart Association Announces Changes to the Greater Washington Region Board of Directors

September 4, 2024August 15, 2024 by roxana hoveyda

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Heart Association (AHA), celebrating a century of profound impact on heart health and well-being, has announced new leadership and changes to its Greater Washington Region … Read more

Categories Greater Washington Region Tags American Heart Association, Board of Directors, Community Health, community impact

National Walking Day is just the start of the #MoveMoreDC challenge

June 26, 2024April 5, 2024 by roxana hoveyda

On April 3, 2024, with support from Sheehy Auto Stores, the American Heart Association Greater Washington Region celebrated National Walking Day through a #MoveMoreDC virtual challenge. Community members shared their photos … Read more

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