HARTFORD — The American Heart Association, celebrating 100 years of saving and improving lives, announces Dr. Adam Steinberg, Hartford HealthCare Vice President of Medical Affairs - Hartford Hospital will serve as Chair of the 2025 Greater Hartford Heart Walk. The annual Heart Walk will take place on September 6, 2025 .
As chair, Dr. Steinberg will lead organizational efforts in Greater Hartford to raise awareness of heart disease and stroke while highlighting efforts to improve lives and communities. Central to that mission is a Hands-Only CPR Mobile Kiosk sponsored by Hartford HealthCare which travels throughout the state providing this lifesaving skill to communities, including underserved and under-resourced neighborhoods.
“Hartford HealthCare is deeply committed to promoting heart health,” said Dr. Steinberg. “Our mission is to enhance the health and well-being of our communities by providing access to care for all. By working alongside of the American Heart Association, we are transforming lives toward a healthy community and making strides in the fight against heart disease and stroke.”
Support for the Greater Hartford Heart Walk as platform sponsor is part of a three-year Live Fierce. Take Action. initiative with Hartford HealthCare, which includes bringing the Hands-Only CPR Mobile Kiosk to Connecticut. The kiosk is only one of eight in the United States and the first in New England. Over the three years, the kiosk will be located around the state to educate the community about this lifesaving skill. Since its launch in July 2024, the kiosk has taught Hands-Only CPR to over 2,500 visitors.
“We are so thankful to have Dr. Steinberg’s leadership and Hartford HealthCare’s generous support,” said Adria Giordano, Executive Director, American Heart Association Connecticut. “With the support of Hartford HealthCare, we are able to provide education, research and resources to Connecticut and make an impact on the overall heart health of the state, especially in our most vulnerable communities.”
For information on the Greater Hartford Heart Walk, visit. www.Heart.org/Connecticut. For more information about sponsorship opportunities, contact Scott Selig, Development Director at scott.selig@heart.org.
About the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. We are dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities. Through collaboration with numerous organizations, and powered by millions of volunteers, we fund innovative research, advocate for the public’s health and share lifesaving resources. The Dallas-based organization has been a leading source of health information for a century. During 2024 - our Centennial year - we celebrate our rich 100-year history and accomplishments. As we forge ahead into our second century of bold discovery and impact our vision is to advance health and hope for everyone, everywhere. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.
Hartford HealthCare:
With 43,000 colleagues, Hartford HealthCare’s unified culture enhances access, affordability, equity and expertise. Its care-delivery system — with more than 500 locations serving 185 towns and cities — includes two tertiary-level teaching hospitals, an acute-care community teaching hospital, an acute-care hospital and trauma center, three community hospitals, a behavioral health network, a multispecialty physician group, a clinical care organization, a regional home care system, an array of senior care services, a mobile neighborhood health program and a comprehensive physical therapy and rehabilitation network. On average, Hartford HealthCare touches more than 17,000 lives every single day. The unique, system-wide Institute Model offers a unified high standard of care in crucial specialties at hospital and ambulatory sites across Connecticut offering unparalleled expertise at the most affordable cost. The institutes include: Ayer Neuroscience, Cancer, Digestive Health, Heart and Vascular, Orthopedics and Tallwood Urology & Kidney. Visit Hartford HealthCare at www.HartfordHealthCare.org and stay connected through newsletters and social media. The system has been recognized by Leapfrog as having the safest hospitals in the country.
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