hidden American Heart Association talks about Women and Heart Disease at the National Diversity Women’s Business Leadership Conference

American Heart Association talks about Women and Heart Disease at the National Diversity Women’s Business Leadership Conference

The American Heart Association hosted a panel at the Diversity Women’s Business Leadership Conference on Thursday, November 14th discussing women and heart disease. The event was held at the Gaylord Resort in National Harbor, Maryland. Panel Moderator: Pamela Garmon Johnson, the Vice President of Health Equity & National Partnerships from the American Heart Association. Panelists:

hidden American Heart Association Greater Washington Region Hosts Culinary and Food Immersion Experience

American Heart Association Greater Washington Region Hosts Culinary and Food Immersion Experience

Washington, D.C.- The American Heart Association Greater Washington Region hosted a culinary and food immersion experience on October 17th at the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Training Academy in Washington, D.C. This unique experience enabled community members and donors to see a sample of the Family Lifestyle Program. This program strives to increase the health of

hidden Empowering Entrepreneurs for healthier communities: EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator Finale Event

Empowering Entrepreneurs for healthier communities: EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator Finale Event

We are thrilled to introduce the 2019 EmPOWERED to Serve National Business Accelerator grant recipients!  The October 17th event was hosted in Washington, D.C. at the National Museum of African American History and Culture. The top nine candidates presented their innovative concepts and ideas in a shark-tank style program at the event for a chance

hidden American Heart Association Endorses Washington, D.C. Sugary Drink Tax Legislation to Promote Health Equity

American Heart Association Endorses Washington, D.C. Sugary Drink Tax Legislation to Promote Health Equity

Washington, D.C., October 8, 2019 –The American Heart Association (AHA) strongly supports legislation introduced today by D.C. Councilmembers Brianne Nadeau, Mary Cheh, Trayon White, David Grosso, Brandon Todd, Charles Allen, Elissa Silverman, Chairman Phil Mendelson and Anita Bonds that would levy a 1.5 cents per ounce tax on sugary drinks. The revenue raised from the