Wizards Celebrate the Start of Black History Month with Heart Health Awareness Night presented by MedStar Health

 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Washington Wizards will tip off Black History Month with “Heart Health Awareness Night” in partnership with MedStar Health on Friday, Feb. 2, when the Miami Heat come to Capital One Arena. The first 10,000 fans attending the game will receive a Jordan Poole Boundary Stone City Edition-themed bobblehead courtesy of MedStar Health (attached).   During the night, the Wizards will honor a health care professional on MedStar Health’s heart and vascular team who is making a difference in the DMV area. MedStar Health’s, Aubrey Grant, MD, an African American sports cardiologist, who speaks on and whose clinical interests include how race and implicit bias affect cardiovascular and sports healthcare, will also be interviewed prior to tip off.  In recognition of the night, graphics will be displayed, and informational videos will be played to educate fans on the importance of heart health.   Various activations will take place throughout the game in partnership with MedStar Health, including special cardiologist and patient recognitions during halftime and a heart health awareness t-shirt toss giveaway. Fans will also get to watch a video of alums Harvey Grant and Michael Adams as they paid a visit to patients at MedStar Health’s Heart and...