Amy’s Advocacy Corner On March 23, 2019, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) celebrated its ninth anniversary. In those nine years, the ACA has been a game-changer for women with heart disease – increasing the number who are insured, offering protections for...
“When I was accepted to attend the WomenHeart Science and Leadership Training, it was like winning the lottery,” says WomenHeart Champion Jody Knack. “WomenHeart is doing great work and more people need to know about it.” Jody, a native of Aurora, IL, is passionate...
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in pregnant and postpartum women. That’s why WomenHeart supports the Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness (MOMMA) Act, a bill introduced this week by Representative Robin Kelly (D-IL) and Senators Dick...
In the midst of the hundreds of sessions, meetings and events, I felt excitement and energy for the role WomenHeart had at ACC.19 Conference in New Orleans, LA on March 15-18, 2019. WomenHeart, for twenty years, has made significant contributions to the cardiovascular...
WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease, announces Celina Gorre as its new Chief Executive Officer. “Celina brings more than 15 years of experience in global health, corporate social responsibility, and research funding to our organization,”...
