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Commanders players urge fans to join Nation of Lifesavers, learn lifesaving CPR

October 20, 2025October 16, 2025 by hannahross

The American Heart Association and NFL team up to boost CPR readiness on World Restart a Heart Day WASHINGTON, DC, October 16, 2025 —To boost awareness of CPR, the American … Read more

Categories Greater Washington Region Tags cardiac emergency response plans, cpr, Damar Hamlin, Nation of Lifesavers, NFL Ambassador, Washington Commanders

October 16, 2025 declared “Restart a Heart Day” in Washington, D.C. 

October 14, 2025 by hannahross

Mayor Muriel Bowser has proclaimed October 16, 2025, as “World Restart a Heart Day” in the District of Columbia.   More than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur annually in the United States, … Read more

Categories Greater Washington Region Tags Advocacy, cardiac emergency response plans, cpr, world restart a heart day

Tobacco-free communities, healthy meals and access to care: our 2025-2026 advocacy agenda

September 25, 2025September 8, 2025 by hannahross

The American Heart Association, Greater Washington Region continues to support policies that improve the heart health and safety of our neighbors. In the last year, D.C. passed legislation requiring cardiac … Read more

Categories Greater Washington Region Tags Advocacy, cardiac emergency response plans, Community Health

Why every organization needs a Cardiac Emergency Response Plan 

July 25, 2025July 24, 2025 by hannahross

When sudden cardiac arrest strikes, every second counts. Yet, only about 40% of people who experience an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest receive the immediate help they need before professional responders arrive. … Read more

Categories Greater Washington Region Tags cardiac emergency response plans, CERP, Community Health, community impact, cpr, CPR Awareness, CPR Education

Governor signs lifesaving bill mandating cardiac emergency response plans in all Vermont schools

August 19, 2025July 1, 2025 by Anna Heerdt

American Heart Association and advocates applaud new law to help students, faculty and staff save lives from sudden cardiac arrest Advocates with the American Heart Association, devoted to a world … Read more

Categories Vermont Tags Advocacy, cardiac emergency response plans, Nation of Lifesavers, School Engagement
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