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....
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 by: Raising awareness of family caregiver issues Celebrating the efforts of family caregivers Educating...
As WomenHeart looks to the future, one goal is to ensure that we reach as many women as possible with support and education. One way to do that is through technology. That is why WomenHeart is thrilled to be partnering with technology company Servoy, Inc and its...
Aspirin has been used for many decades to prevent heart attacks. Earlier this year, leading medical organizations released updated prevention guidelines, noting that aspirin should not be used in routine primary prevention for heart attacks due to lack of net...
In order for health care to be responsive to patients’ needs, patients must have a voice. For example, even before care is being delivered, it is important that researchers studying diseases and conducting clinical trials consider the patient perspective. Over the...
WomenHeart is excited to announce How We Fight, a campaign on Heart Failure, nationally supported by Novartis. The campaign features user-generated videos of women impacted by heart failure to answer commonly asked questions about the condition. Video participants...
WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease announced today its PSA, “The Race to Save Lives,” has been named a Bronze Winner in two categories: Regional TV General-Public Service/Social Responsibility and Regional TV General-Public...
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...
