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WomenHeart Champions Featured at Cardiovascular Policy Summit
On May 16, 2019, WomenHeart participated in a Cardiovascular Policy Summit in Washington, D.C. The event brought together patient advocates, health care providers, federal officials, and industry. The patient voice permeated throughout; two WomenHeart Champions...
Tell Members of Congress to Support the MOMMA’s Act
[youtube video_id="GmeoiVHneH4" caption="#HEARTSTRONG - Pam's Story"] Pam is not alone in experiencing a complication during pregnancy related to her heart. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in pregnant and postpartum women. Tell your elected officials to...
Champion Spotlight: Put Your Best Foot Forward
WomenHeart Champion Darlene Scott doesn't let heart disease define her, she keeps moving forward; one foot in front of the other. And, this National Minority Health Month, she wants women of color to do the same, but to also be aware of the signs and symptoms of heart...
Women with Heart Disease: Ask Your Doctor about Getting Pneumococcal Vaccines
Barbara Fleeman spent two years feeling sick and weak with no answers until a cardiologist finally gave her a diagnosis of heart disease. Having an answer, going on treatment, and eventually becoming a WomenHeart Champion helped improve her life, and now Barbara never...
Recognizing Black Maternal Health Week
While the United States has one of the highest maternal mortality rates among developed countries, Black women are disproportionately impacted, regardless of income, socioeconomic status, or education levels. Black mothers in the United States are three to four times...
Diverse Women Leaders Making History for Heart Health
Not only were a record 127 women sworn in as members of Congress in January, a majority of the new women members were women of color. This session of Congress welcomed the first Muslim women and the first Native American women. As we celebrate National Minority Health...
A Thank You to Physicians
Physicians dedicate their lives and careers to caring for others. Today on National Doctors’ Day, we are recognizing these healthcare providers for their medical expertise and contributions to science. WomenHeart would like to highlight our Scientific Advisory Council...
ACA is Nine Years Old and Still Top of Mind for Lawmakers
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...
Champion Spotlight: We Are Heart Sisters
“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...
MOMMA Act Recognizes Threat of Heart Disease in Pregnancy
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...
ACC.19 Understanding Purpose, Partnerships and Advocacy
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 Welcomes Celina Gorre as New Chief Executive Officer
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,”...