Heart of Maryland Award

The Heart of Maryland Award celebrates a local leader who has made an extraordinary impact through their dedication to service and who is passionate about advancing health and hope for all Marylanders—exemplifying the true “heart” of our community.

Congratulations to our 2025 Heart of Maryland Honoree!

Dr. Miriam L. Cohen
Retired Cardiologist
MedStar Health Cardiology
Assistant Professor of Medicine
University of Maryland

The American Heart Association is proud to announce Dr. Miriam L. Cohen as the inaugural recipient of the Heart of Maryland Award.

Dr. Miriam L. Cohen, a distinguished former cardiologist at MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, has been a trailblazer in the field of cardiology for more than 60 years. As the first trained female cardiologist in Maryland and one of the first five in the United States, Dr. Cohen has made significant contributions to cardiovascular medicine, including pioneering research on anti-arrhythmic drugs, beta blockers, and pacemakers. Her dedication to patient care and mentorship has left an indelible mark on the medical community.

This prestigious award will be presented at the Heart of Maryland-Night of Impact event on Thursday, April 3, at the M&T Bank Exchange in Baltimore.

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