Events

WomenHeart hosts and/or participates in a variety of educational events including workshops, awareness activities, and policy briefings.

Sponsored Events:

WomenHeart’s 9th Wenger Awards Dinner

May 18, 2009 Named after Nanette Kass Wenger, M.D., a pioneer in women's cardiology, recognizes individuals and organizations for their extraordinary contributions to women’s heart health.
See the awardees and more in our press release >

Partnership Events:

None at this time

Other Events of Interest:

None at this time

Event Calendar

WomenHeart's local support groups and WomenHeart Champion volunteers regularly speak and/or exhibit at women’s health fairs and community events across the country. Check WomenHeart's public calendar for upcoming support group meetings and volunteer events and/or submit an event in your area.

Cheerios Circle of Helping Hearts Tour

Healthy Hearts Logo 10 days. 8 locations. Hundreds of free cholesterol screenings provided to women in need.

Do you know your numbers?

Total Cholesterol: <200 mg/dL

LDL "Bad" Cholesterol:

Optimal: <100 mg/dL
Near optimal/Above Optimal: 100-129 mg/dL
Borderline High: 130-159 mg/dL
High: 160-189 mg/dL
Very High: 190 mg/dL and above

HDL ("Good") Cholesterol: 50 mg/dL or higher

Triglycerides: <150 mg/dL

Blood pressure: <120/80 mmHg

Fasting Glucose: <100 mg/dL

Body Mass Index (BMI): <25

Waist Circumference: <35 inches

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WomenHeart is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) patient advocacy organization with thousands of members nationwide, including women heart patients and their families, health care providers, advocates and consumers committed to helping women live longer, healthier lives. WomenHeart supports, educates and advocates on behalf of the 42 million American women living with or at risk of heart disease. Our programs are made possible by donations, grants and corporate partnerships.

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