Turning Grief into Action: Our Collaboration with Stanton & Bowery Hospitality

Blog, Heart Stories, What's New

This February, during American Heart Month, we are honored to share a collaboration born from both loss and love. WomenHeart has joined forces with Stanton & Bowery Hospitality, a national restaurant and entertainment group, to raise awareness for women’s...

Family Health History Isn’t Fate, But It’s a Roadmap for Your Heart

Blog, Healthy Living

Understanding your family’s health history could be the most important step you take toward protecting your heart. The story below, shared by a woman with deep ties to heart disease in her family, shows how powerful that knowledge can be. November was Family Health...

Closing the Gender Gap in Heart Health: How Policy, Advocacy, and Provider Training Can Drive Change

Blog, Heart Stories, Resources, What's New

Despite advances in cardiovascular medicine, women continue to face stark disparities in the diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of heart disease. Research shows that women experiencing heart attack symptoms are more likely than men to be misdiagnosed or sent home...

The Hidden Disparities in Women’s Heart Health: How We Can Close the Gap

Blog, Healthy Living

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the U.S., yet not all women are impacted equally. Women of color, particularly Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous women, face significant disparities in heart disease diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes. As we...

Understanding Heart Disease Risks Across Ethnicities

Heart Stories, What's New

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...