Eduardo Ortiz named chairperson of 2026 Heart of Greater Washington campaign The American Heart Association has announced that Eduardo Ortiz, CEO of Coforma, will serve as chairperson of the 2026 Heart of Greater Washington campaign. This initiative propels the relentless pursuit of scientific discovery, public policy change, equitable health for the under-resourced and underrepresented and … Read more
Over 100 golfers from more than 20 local companies convened for a day of golf and lifesaving impact ROCKVILLE, Md., Sept. 22, 2025 – The American Heart Association, Greater Washington Region hosted its 40th annual Golf Tournament benefitting the Association’s mission to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. This year’s … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Culminating with the Heart Ball in April, the campaign seeks to improve health outcomes by focusing on CPR as a cornerstone of the chain of survival. The American Heart Association (AHA), the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, has named Vishal Tulsian as Chair of the Heart of Greater … Read more