Sharing the stories of the work of the American Heart Association to remove the barriers of health in all communities is my passion.
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Five Faith-Based Organizations Named as Finalists in the American Heart Association’s First EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator™ Faith-Based

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Over $105,000 in Grants Will be Awarded to Local Community Leaders Faith-based organizations and places of worship have played an important role during the COVID-19 crisis in our country. These organizations and their volunteers and staff have been on the frontline, mitigating the impact of COVID-19 and providing communities with much needed guidance and support.
hidden On New Year’s Eve, Mary’s Heart Stopped

On New Year’s Eve, Mary’s Heart Stopped

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By: Katelyn Shull and Mary Gordon The Saturday before Christmas 2019, Mary woke up feeling “off”. Throughout the morning she felt more tired than usual and found herself sitting down to rest several times while hanging Christmas decorations in her Falls Church, VA home. She mustered the energy to meet a friend for a planned
hidden Steppers from Around the World Rally for #MoveMoreDC Day and Log Enough Steps to get from Washington, DC to London!

Steppers from Around the World Rally for #MoveMoreDC Day and Log Enough Steps to get from Washington, DC to London!

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The American Heart Association (AHA) is on a mission to be Healthy for Good every day. The approach is simple, eat smart, be well and of course MOVE MORE! In April our focus is to get everyone to move more and sit less with the help of workplaces, communities and people like you. The AHA and Live Fierce sponsor, Sheehy
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Non-Profits Team Up to Foster Culinary Workforce Development in Baltimore City

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To help some of Baltimore’s most economically disadvantaged residents prepare for  careers in the culinary arts, the American Heart Association (AHA), Maryland Food Bank’s (MFB) FoodWorks Program, and Living Classrooms Foundation are joining forces to launch a satellite location of the FoodWorks program in Baltimore . The initiative began this week at the American Heart Association’s
hidden Time to Train: Lawyers Have Heart Digital Experience Increases the Pace with a Kick-Off, Rally Day and More!

Time to Train: Lawyers Have Heart Digital Experience Increases the Pace with a Kick-Off, Rally Day and More!

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The 31st Annual Lawyers Have Heart 10K Race, 5K Run and Walk will be a groundbreaking year – together we will raise $1.5 million for the American Heart Association! With the health and safety of our participants remaining our top priority, this year’s race will again be a digital experience. With no geographic boundaries, we will recruit
hidden New Bill Could Bolster Health While Curbing Sugary Drink Consumption in Washington, D.C.

New Bill Could Bolster Health While Curbing Sugary Drink Consumption in Washington, D.C.

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Article Submitted by: Terra Hall, Voices for Healthy Kids Type 2 diabetes. High blood pressure. Tooth decay.. While most physicians are accustomed to treating these chronic illnesses, Yolandra Hancock, MD, was surprised when she began diagnosing these conditions in the patients who came to her practice. “Imagine a bathtub filled with sugary drinks like sweet