Tag Archives: American Heart Association

A Hitachi subsidiary has partnered with the American Heart Association and blockchain company BurstIQ to administer a COVID-19 data challenge.

Perspecta CEO and Wash100 awardee Mac Curtis, with the help of StoneHedge Global Partners CEO William "Bill" Jasien, kicked off the 2020 Heart Ball on Tuesday night at the Tower Club in Tysons Corner, Va.

The American Heart Association announced that is has raised a record-breaking amount of $2.458M from the Heart Walk on November 3, 2018. The funds raised support the American Heart Association’s mission to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.

Vicki Schmanske, deputy group president of Leidos‘ health group, has been recognized with an award from non-profit organization Women in Technology. She was given the 2018 Leadership Award under the “Corporate, Large-Market Sector” category, Leidos said Monday. Jon Scholl, group president of Leidos Health, said Schmanske’s work for the company …

CAE‘s healthcare business has selected WorldPoint for the distribution of a medical simulation product to U.S. training centers. The clinical skills manikin and related simulation-based curriculum of CAE Healthcare‘s CAE Juno will be offered by WorldPoint through a distribution agreement, CAE said Wednesday. WorldPoint operates distribution centers in North America, …

ExecutiveBiz recently spoke with Wayne Lucernoni about joining ASRC Federal and where he sees the company heading. “I am a firm believer that an organizational culture that emphasizes teamwork, ethics and community involvement not only creates a great place to work, but also enables success.” ExecutiveBiz: Congratulations on your new …

Mark Gray, president and CEO of ASRC Federal, has been appointed by the American Heart Association as chair of the 2018 Greater Washington Region Heart Walk. “AHA and the broad government contracting community work tirelessly together to raise funds for, and awareness of, cardiovascular-related illnesses,” Gray said in a statement …

  As time goes by, American lives are a developing heartache and a half; when it comes to surviving literal heartbreak, take notes from the American Heart Association’s number one approach to combating cardiovascular diseases and stroke: “Eat smart. Add color. Move more. Be well.” The Greater Washington Region Heart …

Marilyn Crouther is senior vice president and general manager, U.S. Public Sector, at DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC). She is one of Executive Mosaic’s Wash100 for 2017 and an influential leader in the government contracting arena. Crouther played a pivotal role in the merger of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and Computer Sciences …

ViON has received the Top Small Business Fundraising Company award in recognition of its efforts during the 2016 Greater Washington Heart Walk. The company said Monday it raised $30,000 in funds during the Heart Walk event held Nov. 5 at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. in support of the American …

Mac Curtis, president and CEO of Vencore, has received the Executive Leader of the Year award from the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce in recognition of his efforts as chairman of the 2015 Greater Washington Heart Walk. Curtis accepted the recognition as part of the Chamber’s 2016 Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Awards that seek …

A Huntington Ingalls Industries division has received a designation given by the American Heart Association to companies that promote exercise and wellness programs in the workplace. This is the third year that Ingalls Shipbuilding has earned the Fit-Friendly Worksite status and the organization’s second year to receive the Platinum Fit-Friendly …

Get out your walking shoes. Today is National Start! Walking Day. To get you started on the path to better health, the American Heart Association launched a smartphone app to help you find a safe and close walking path. GPS-enabled Android smartphones can download the free Walking Paths app. Users …

Heart-felt thanks and appreciations were extended at last month’s American Heart Association’s Heart Ball. The 13th annual soiree marked the end of American Heart Month, and helped the American Heart Association raise $910,000 to support cardiovascular research and programs. Heart disease remains the No. 1 cause of death in the …

CGI Federal Inc. announced today Health 2.0 selected the firm as the 2010 winner of its Challenge for Consumer Apps to Visualize Heath Care Quality Measures. The challenge, supported by the Department of Health and Human Services, seeks applications that assist patients in making smarter healthcare decisions. “The need for …