Dr. Rekha Mankad is an assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Cardiovascular Diseases and the Director of The Women’s Heart Clinic and The Cardio Rheumatology Clinic at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Her primary focus is on the diagnosis and treatment of...
Ann de Velasco, R.N. has enjoyed a 50+ year career in nursing, education, management, and community outreach. Upon graduation from the WomenHeart Science & Leadership Symposium in 2003, she founded WomenHeart of Miami in partnership with Miami Cardiac and Vascular...
Alicia Chong Rodriguez is the Founder & CEO of Bloomer Tech, revolutionizing women’s cardiovascular care through patented, textile-sensor intelligence. An MIT graduate in EECS, her research focused on sex-specific, digital cardiac biomarkers. She was named a Young...
Dr. Hayder Hashim is an assistant professor of cardiology at Georgetown University and a full-time faculty in the division of interventional cardiology at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. After receiving his medical degree from the Baghdad University College of...
Kathryn Schubert has served as President & CEO of the Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) since April 2020. She is a trusted leaders and consensus builder among women’s health stakeholders, and previously served as chief advocacy officer at the Society for...
This February, WomenHeart will host the WomenHeart Forum, a transformative event designed to elevate the conversation about women’s cardiovascular health. With a blend of leadership meetings, educational sessions, and advocacy opportunities, the forum represents a...
As we look back on 25 years of WomenHeart, it’s incredible to see how far we’ve come in supporting women with heart disease. Since its inception, WomenHeart has empowered thousands of women to take control of their health, raised awareness about the unique risks of...
The holiday season is filled with delicious meals and gatherings that make lasting memories. While traditional holiday fare can be heavy on sugars, fats, and sodium, there are plenty of ways to keep the holiday spirit alive with dishes that are both flavorful and...
Heart disease doesn’t affect all women the same way. Research shows that women from different ethnic backgrounds may experience varying risk factors, symptoms, and outcomes. By understanding how heart disease manifests differently in diverse communities, we can better...
Managing diabetes is a balancing act, especially when you’re trying to protect your heart. Heart disease is a leading cause of death for people with diabetes, so it’s crucial to stay proactive in managing both conditions. Below are some tips and tools that can help...
Breast cancer is a difficult and often frightening journey for many women. As you focus on your treatment and recovery, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed by the physical and emotional toll it takes. While treatments like chemotherapy and radiation are vital to...
Hormonal changes, particularly during menopause, play a significant role in women’s cardiovascular health. As estrogen levels drop, the risk of heart disease rises, making it critical to understand how these fluctuations impact your heart and what you can do to manage...
