You may be familiar with the effects of factors like age and gender on people’s health. But did you know that race and ethnicity can play a significant role in health outcomes? First, people of certain ethnicities experience disproportionately higher rates of certain...
Porothea was 46 years old and living with diabetes when she had a heart attack and stroke. Today she balances being a grandmother and health care worker with managing diabetes and heart failure. She’s also a WomenHeart Champion and encourages other women to know their...
Before we breathe a deep sigh of relief as we put 2020 behind us, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on this year for the WomenHeart family - a year marked by adversity and redeemed by resilience and grace. I don't want to mince words - for far too many of us, 2020...
There has been so much to endure this year – a pandemic the likes of which we haven’t seen in a century, deep economic stagnation leading millions to lose their jobs, school closures disrupting the educational progress and social development of young people, social...
While many aspects of our daily lives have been uncertain lately due to the coronavirus pandemic, one thing we can count on is that the seasons are changing and September is here, which means National Cholesterol Education Month. High cholesterol is a major modifiable...
The Board of Directors sent the following message to the WomenHeart community today: WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease has been reflecting deeply in recent days as we have witnessed the devastating impact of racism and structural...
WomenHeart’s Corporate Advisory Committee (CAC) is comprised of representatives from a prestigious group of corporations committed to advancing women’s heart health. CAC members provide a forum for collaboration and consultation with WomenHeart, helping to identify...
Every time I turn on the news about the COVID-19 pandemic, I hear about the highest risk groups of older adults and those with pre-existing conditions. And at the top of the list of conditions is heart disease. It was for this reason that our response to the...
The global pandemic of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is in the U.S. and the number of people infected and/or exposed is growing daily. According to the CDC, older adults and people with serious chronic medical conditions, like heart disease, diabetes and lung...
“My cardiologist saved my heart; WomenHeart saved my life.” This is a refrain we hear often from WomenHeart Champions, and as a Champion myself since 2014, it surely applies to my experience. And it is the passion that will fuel my leadership of this organization for...
WomenHeart has some very exciting gems for Heart Month! Throughout the month of February, WomenHeart has partnered with multiple jewelry and fashion companies that have pledged financial support to WomenHeart and are offering exclusive access to jewelry and...
WomenHeart is now accepting nominations for the 2020 Wenger Awards. Named after women heart disease pioneer Dr. Nanette Kass Wenger, the Wenger Award highlights excellence in women heart disease, including research, innovation, practice, advocacy and partnerships....
