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Talking about Heart Health and Pregnancy on Capitol Hill

Heart disease can impact women before, during and after pregnancy, and it is the number one cause of maternal mortality. As Congress advances legislation to…

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The Art with Hidden Risk

It was a brisk morning in February at The Oculus, the imposing white structure that truly looks risen from the ashes of the World Trade…

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Heart Disease is Anything but Typical

darlene's WomenHeart PSA I am a six-time marathoner who was diagnosed with advanced heart failure while training for a race that should have been my…

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A Message from WomenHeart Board Chair

“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,…

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Jewelry & Fashion Exclusives with WomenHeart

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…

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Nominations Open for 2020 Wenger Awards

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…

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Congress Works to Address High Costs and Burdens on Patients

Like many other patients, women living with heart disease spend countless hours and thousands of dollars on health care costs. Over the past year, Congress…

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Recognizing National Family Caregivers Month

November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. In honor of this month, WomenHeart is helping…

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Raising Awareness of PAD on the Hill

On October 30, WomenHeart hosted a briefing on Capitol Hill to raise awareness of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) and its impact on women and African…

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Treating Women for Heart Valve Disease

It has been well established that female patients with aortic stenosis – a type of heart valve disease – present at typically older ages. When…

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