SEATTLE, June 17, 2026 - According to the American Heart Association , 9 in 10 people who suffer cardiac arrest outside of the hospital die, and more than half don't receive bystander CPR. Especially if performed immediately, CPR can double or triple a person's chance of survival.
To help improve cardiac arrest outcomes across Washington, volunteer chairs Amy Winsor, assistant vice president of the Heart Center, and Jorge Salazar, M.D., a pediatric heart surgeon, both from Mary Bridge Children's Hospital, will work alongside fellow volunteer executives to lead the American Heart Association's Washington Heart and Stroke Walk campaign. Across three fall events, the Association will expand access to CPR education and raise critical funds to support its lifesaving mission.
Heart Walk is the largest community-facing initiative of the Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere. In advance of the walk, registered walkers have the opportunity to access a 90-second Hands-Only CPR educational video to familiarize them with the steps to take if they encounter someone who has experienced cardiac arrest.
AHA News (American Heart Association) published a clinical update in Cardiology on 17 Jun 2026.
The item focuses on Local executives to lead 2026 Washington Heart and Stroke Walk and push for CPR readiness.
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