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August 2018 – Defending Patient Protections
Amy's Advocacy Update WomenHeart continues our work to ensure that all women living with and at risk of heart disease can get the health care they need, including coverage for their diagnostic tests, treatments, and medications. In the coming weeks, we will share...
A Note from Mary – August 2018
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15) by celebrating the contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from the Caribbean,Central America, Mexico, Spain, and South America. WomenHeart is delighted to join in that...
Golfing “Fore” a Purpose
More than 80 golfers hit the links on Sunday, Aug. 26 for the 4th annual “Swing with Heart” golf tournament. Initial planning started in Jan. and literally continued until the day of the tournament. I shared information about the event during an interview on Golf...
#DefendPreEx: Why Heart Health Matters
Everyone needs health insurance, but never is that more real than after being diagnosed with a heart condition. The Affordable Care Act was instrumental in expanding access to health insurance for those who previously couldn’t afford it or who couldn’t qualify for any...
Living Well with AFib
Did you know that women with AFib are more likely than men with AFib to have a stroke; Afib is the leading cause of debilitating stroke in women; and if left untreated, AFib can also lead to heart failure and chronic fatigue? So what is AFib or atrial fibrillation you...
Swing with Heart: Board Member Speaks Out
In preparation for our 4th Annual Swing with Heart Golf Tournament, WomenHeart Vice-Chair of the Board, Barbara Tombros, was featured on a regional golf podcast, Golf DMV. Barbara joined the show to raise awareness of heart disease in women, and highlight the event....
What’s Cooking? – August
Summer is not quite over yet. Get a full dose of fatigue-fighting enzymes and summer flavor with these grilled fish tacos, originally posted in Woman'sDay. Why they're heart healthy: The unsaturated fatty acids in some fish can help to lower your cholesterol...
Champion Spotlight: Corie Cutshall
“I don’t look like your typical face of heart disease,” says WomenHeart Champion Corie Cutshall. “And I definitely didn’t take it seriously because I was so young.” Corie was diagnosed with heart disease at the age of 25—a stark reminder that heart disease can affect...
July 2018 – Navigator Program for Health Insurance
Amy's Advocacy Update One of WomenHeart’s priorities is to ensure that all women living with or at risk of heart disease have access to insurance coverage and health care. Unfortunately, navigating through the health care system can be complicated and overwhelming,...
Funding Cuts to the Navigator Program
Navigating the health care system can be complicated and overwhelming. That’s why WomenHeart, along with over 100 organizations, told the Department of Health and Human Services we were very disappointed to see funding cuts for the Navigator program -- which helps...
Lowering Drug Pricing and Reducing OOP Cost
Together with 52 patient advocacy groups, we submitted a response to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) RFI on its Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices & Reduce OOP Costs on July 16, 2018. Our patients are our priority, and we want to be sure...
June 2018 – Fighting for Health Equity for Women
Amy's Advocacy Update As we move into the summer, Congress is busy working on spending bills that fund agencies and programs that are critical to women’s heart health and access to care, such as the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, and the Center for Disease...