[youtube video_id="uB1lRJuUeNQ" caption="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 seventh. I was a whole/healthy foods vegan at the time of my diagnosis, I...
It has been well established that female patients with aortic stenosis – a type of heart valve disease – present at typically older ages. When considering the standard treatment option of surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR), older age is an important factor...
As soon as I landed, after a brief hold at 35,000 feet for a thunderstorm to pass, I went straight to meet with the team at Muriel I. Kauffman Women’s Heart Center, a founding member of the WomenHeart National Hospital Alliance (NHA). As we ate a lovely heart-healthy...
WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease welcomes Dr. Alanna Morris and Dr. Jeanne Poole as new members of its Scientific Advisory Council (SAC). WomenHeart’s SAC provides clinical advice and council across a wide array of specialty and...
As WomenHeart has evolved over the last 20 years, one person has been a critical pillar for the organization every step of the way. At the 2019 Wenger Awards, Dr. Nanette Kass Wenger was recognized with the 20th Anniversary Legacy Award for her incredible...
WomenHeart Champion Darlene Scott doesn't let heart disease define her, she keeps moving forward; one foot in front of the other. And, this National Minority Health Month, she wants women of color to do the same, but to also be aware of the signs and symptoms of heart...
“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...
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...
In honor of Women's History Month, we're highlighting a WomenHeart Champion who is an integral part of our SisterMatch program. SisterMatch helps women connect one-on-one with a WomenHeart Champion volunteer who can provide needed support over the phone, in person, or...
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS are at risk for many potentially life-threatening conditions as a result of untreated PCOS, cardiovascular disease is one of them. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal (endocrine) syndrome in women...
On Valentine’s Day, we love to give gifts to our loved ones to show how much we care and appreciate one another. Today and every day, we’re give the gift of community. We’re launching our new logo to display the kind of community we represent. We are an organization...
Today the Administration authorized the expanded use of “short-term, limited-duration insurance plans." WomenHeart expressed concern with this decision because those plans are inadequate and deny protections for people with pre-existing conditions. They threaten to...
