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

hidden Empowering Hearts, Inspiring Change: Welcoming New Board Members and Honoring Departing Champions at the American Heart Association, Greater Washington Region

Empowering Hearts, Inspiring Change: Welcoming New Board Members and Honoring Departing Champions at the American Heart Association, Greater Washington Region

The American Heart Association, Greater Washington Region, thrives on the dedication and passion of its volunteers who tirelessly drive the organization’s mission in communities across the region. “In this spirit of gratitude and progress, on behalf of the Association, we would like to express heartfelt appreciation to all of the members of the Board of

hidden Heart of Greater Washington Serve Day Educates Thousands in Hands-Only CPR

Heart of Greater Washington Serve Day Educates Thousands in Hands-Only CPR

Written by Matthew Wiechmann, Health Strategies Intern More than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) occur each year, and about 90% of people who experience an OHCA do not survive. Early CPR can more than double someone’s chance at life, but less than half of those in need of CPR receive assistance from a bystander. The

hidden Walgreens supports heart and brain health through the American Heart Association’s Life Is Why campaign

Walgreens supports heart and brain health through the American Heart Association’s Life Is Why campaign

Shoppers can support the life-saving work of the American Heart Association Walgreens is once again proud to support the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, through Life Is Why™, a cause marketing campaign benefitting the American Heart Association. Life Is Why inspires consumers to celebrate their

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

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 Department of Health & Human Services, local organizations offered free COVID-19 bivalent boosters across four community events last month. The We Can Do This Campaign

hidden UnitedHealthcare Grant Saves and Improves Lives Across Montgomery County, MD

UnitedHealthcare Grant Saves and Improves Lives Across Montgomery County, MD

Since 2022, UnitedHealthcare has worked with the American Heart Association of Greater Washington Region to administer a two-year grant to serve underrepresented residents of Montgomery County, Maryland. The grant works through the Primary Care Coalition, where the Association alongside three associated Federally Qualified Health Clinics including CCI Health & Wellness Community Service Center, Chinese Culture