American Heart Association
American Heart Association - Greater Washington, D.C. Area
A Culture Of Health
The American Heart Association, Greater Washington Region is working with local partners to improve access to and consumption of healthy foods, catalyze efforts to improve social determinants of health and improve access to and quality of primary care in the community.
Making an Impact Together
As a member of the community, you have an important role to play in helping to improve the long-term health of the Greater Washington Area.
Give your support
Lend your voice
Let's Talk Numbers
The best way to know if you have high blood pressure is to measure your blood pressure. Our Check. Change. Control. program uses self-monitoring and tracking of blood pressure readings at home to help you achieve and maintain a healthy heart. Sign up is easy, just use CODE4 as your campaign code when setting up your account.
Healthy For Good
You don’t need a guilt trip. We know you know. You want to be Healthy For Good. And we’re here to help inspire you to create lasting change in your health and your life, one small step at a time. The approach is simple: Eat smart. Add color. Move more. Be well.
Volunteer With Heart
The American Heart Association depends on the time and talent of volunteers to help us create a healthier world, free of heart disease and stroke. Whatever your capabilities, interests or schedule may be, we can find a volunteer opportunity that's right for you.
CPR Trainings
Emergencies leave us feeling helpless, but they don’t have to. Take two minutes to learn Hands-Only CPR™(link opens in new window)(link opens in new window) now. 70 percent of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen in homes. When a person has a cardiac arrest, immediate CPR can double or triple their chance of survival. Prepare to save a life, find a CPR course near you today.
Events in Your Area
- DC Heart Ball, Date: Saturday, February 22, 2020 - 06:30 PM
- Greater Washington Heart Walk, Location: The National Mall, Date: Saturday, November 7, 2020 - 08:30 AM
- Lawyers Have Heart, Location: Washington Harbour, Georgetown, Date: Saturday, June 13, 2020 - 07:00 AM
Contact Us
4601 North Fairfax Dr., Suite 700
Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: (703) 248-1700
For media inquiries, please contact Shannon Klosterman.