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
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
The third week of May brought a triple header of American Heart Association, Greater Washington Region events including Hearts Delight Wine Tasting & Auction and Lawyers Have Heart 10K, 5K and Fun Walk. The week concluded with the Association’s community impact team hosting a free miniature farmers market at Langley Park Day and included health education and a
Golf lovers, business leaders and health advocates came together for a day of fun, fellowship and philanthropy at the American Heart Association Greater Washington Region’s 38th annual Golf Tournament. The event teed off on Monday, May 1 at the Woodmont Country Club in Rockville, MD and was made possible through the support of our 2023
In celebration of American Heart Month, over 400 Howard University biology students participated in Damar Hamlin’s #3forHeart CPR Challenge. Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field from a cardiac arrest and was saved by CPR. Hamlin hopes to use his experience to educate people about the importance of CPR and inspire them to
With nearly 3 out of 4 cardiac arrests outside of the hospital occurring in homes, knowing how to perform CPR is critically important[1]. CPR, especially if performed immediately, could double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival[2]. That is why the American Heart Association, the worldwide leader in resuscitation science and education, and
La inmunidad contra el COVID-19 no dura para siempre. La vacuna actualizada es necesaria para restaurar la protección de enfermedades graves, hospitalizaciones y muertes. Estamos ofreciendo vacunas GRATUITAS en los siguientes eventos comunitarios GRATUITOS, junto con algunos grandes incentivos como vegetales gratuitos. Puede venir sin cita y no se requiere seguro. Domingo 21 de mayo
The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, and with the help of Live Fierce sponsor Sheehy Auto Stores, we’re getting hearts pumping, moving more and inspiring workplaces and people across the Greater Washington Region to be Healthy for Good! Improving your health and well-being starts with eating
Updated COVID-19 booster restores immunity and protects against Omicron variants Free COVID-19 bivalent booster vaccines available at upcoming community events With support from the American Heart Association and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, community organizations are offering free COVID-19 bivalent booster vaccines at four local upcoming events. The American Heart Association is
On Saturday, March 4, over 350 supporters of the American Heart Association joined the 2023 Heart of Greater Washington Chair, Vishal Tulsian of SAIC for the Heart Ball. Hosted at the Salamander Washington DC, guests bid, dined and dance in honor of their connection to the mission of the American Heart Association as a relentless