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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,”...
Knowledge Gap In Healthcare Harms Women with Heart Disease
Ask any WomenHeart Champion and they’ll tell you a story about a woman not being heard or taken seriously by their health care provider. Whether it’s their own experience, a story from someone in their support group, or they hear it from someone stopping by the...
President’s 2020 Budget Threatens Heart Disease Research
President Trump released his federal budget proposal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 on Monday, March 11, 2019. It proposes sweeping cuts to domestic programs and agencies, including those that oversee heart disease research and ensure that low-income people have access to...
WomenHeart Team Recognized as Leaders in Heart Health and Research
In honor of International Women’s Day 2019, Bloomer Health Tech recognized 20 women who are raising awareness and leading the fight against heart disease in women. The list includes six WomenHeart Scientific Advisory Council members and 2018 Excellence in Media Wenger...
Celebrating Heart Health Champions for International Women’s Day
Since the early 1900’s we have been recognizing International Women's Day (IWD) on March 8. It’s a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. We’re adding achievements in heart health to that list. As WomenHeart: The...
TIME’S UP in Hollywood, now Healthcare
Founders of TIME’S UP Healthcare say they were inspired by the efforts of the TIME’S UP movement, launched by women in the entertainment industry, aimed at safety, fairness, and dignity for women in the workplace. The mission of TIME’S UP Healthcare is to unify...