The Heart2Heart Foundation

29/05/2026

Simple tips for a healthier you!

Super-healthy people know that simple steps are all it takes to stay that way. Make their habits yours -- start today! This WebMD slideshow will let you in on their secrets.

27/05/2026

Attention NETN: coming up this Friday!

Our local Health Department will be joining us at The Journey to Wellness Expo offering information on health, services and free blood pressure checks! We’re so thankful to have them as a part of this event! And don’t forget, we’ll have healthy snacks to enjoy while you’re visiting with them and all the other local service providers!

25/05/2026

NOTE: If anyone has emailed us at our TheHeart2HeartFoundation.org emails and you didn't get a response ... please resend it. The ISP we have been with for the past 14 years just merged with a new provider and we've had to reset all of our accounts and may have missed some messages. Thanks!

18/05/2026

Join us in sending our well wishes and prayers for a complete recovery to Chief Harris.

A heartfelt thanks from Chief Brian Harris

17/05/2026

FROM THE DESK OF SHEILA CALDWELL -
On Saturday, May 30, I will celebrate 14 years as a heart attack survivor — and I can’t think of a more meaningful way to mark that milestone than by gathering with women who understand the power of courage, connection, and community.

The Heart2Heart Board and I warmly invite you to join us for our Gathering — a relaxed, dutch-treat evening of friendship, celebration, encouragement, and purpose.

We will come together to celebrate women who have survived heart disease, encourage the 60 million+ women in the U.S. living with some form of heart disease, and inspire every woman to advocate for herself, her family, and her community.

❤️ Gathering
📅 Saturday, May 30
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Vinny’s Taste of Italy
Authentic Italian Cuisine
994 Old York Rd, Chester, SC

This is not a formal fundraiser — just a warm evening around the table with women who care about one another and the mission we share.

Dinner will be dutch treat. We do need to give Vinny’s an accurate count, so please RSVP by Tuesday, May 26 at 5 PM.

Whether you are a survivor, love someone living with heart disease, or simply believe in helping women protect their hearts, we would love to have you with us.

Together, we are stronger. Together, we save lives.

15/05/2026

💗 National Women’s Health Week — Day 6 💗

A Message for Women Ages 30–60 💗

These are the years many women become everything to everyone else.

Caregiver.
Professional.
Partner.
Mother.
Daughter.
Problem-solver.
The one everyone counts on.

And somewhere in the middle of building careers, raising families, managing stress, navigating hormonal changes, and trying to hold life together…

many women stop taking care of themselves.

But this stage of life matters.

❤️ Heart disease risk begins rising significantly for women during these years — especially with chronic stress, poor sleep, high blood pressure, hormonal shifts, weight changes, diabetes, inflammation, and burnout.

And many women don’t realize that symptoms in women are often different — and easier to dismiss.

This is the season to stop ignoring the whispers from your body.

💗 During your 30s, 40s, and 50s, prioritize:

✔ Knowing your blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, and family history
✔ Moving your body consistently — even in small ways
✔ Protecting your mental and emotional health
✔ Prioritizing sleep and recovery
✔ Managing stress before it manages you
✔ Fueling your body with nourishment, not just convenience
✔ Staying current on preventive screenings and wellness visits
✔ Paying attention to hormonal and menopause-related changes
✔ Finding healthcare providers who listen to you and take your symptoms seriously

And remember:

💗 Exhaustion should not become your personality.
💗 Burnout should not become your normal.
💗 “Pushing through it” is not always strength.

Your heart, hormones, mind, metabolism, and emotional health are all connected — because your body doesn’t work in pieces.

At The Heart2Heart Foundation, we believe women deserve proactive, whole-woman healthcare at every stage of life.

Your health matters now — not just when there’s a crisis.

14/05/2026

💗 National Women’s Health Week — Day 5

A Message for Women in Their 20s 💗

Your 20s are often described as the years to “hustle,” push through exhaustion, survive on caffeine, juggle work, school, relationships, motherhood, and stress — all while trying to figure out who you are.

But here’s something many young women don’t realize:

❤️ Heart disease risk can begin much earlier than people think.

More women in their 20s are already showing early signs of high blood pressure, inflammation, stress-related heart strain, metabolic issues, poor sleep, anxiety, and unhealthy cholesterol levels — especially women of color, who continue to face higher risks and disparities in healthcare.

And many young women are told:

“You’re too young to worry about your heart.”

That simply isn’t true.

Your 20s are not too early to protect your:
💗 Heart
💗 Mental health
💗 Hormones
💗 Sleep
💗 Nutrition
💗 Emotional well-being

Small habits today can shape your future health for decades to come.

✨ A few reminders for this season of life:

✔ Learn your family health history
✔ Know your blood pressure and cholesterol numbers
✔ Don’t ignore constant stress, anxiety, or burnout
✔ Prioritize sleep — your body needs recovery
✔ Move your body regularly, even in small ways
✔ Fuel yourself with real nourishment, not just convenience
✔ Protect your peace and set healthy boundaries
✔ Find a healthcare provider who listens to you
✔ Never ignore symptoms because someone says “you’re too young”

And maybe most importantly:

💗 You deserve healthcare that sees the WHOLE woman — not just pieces.

At The Heart2Heart Foundation, we believe prevention starts long before a crisis.
Your body whispers before it screams.

Take care of yourself now — not just later.

14/05/2026

💗 **National Women’s Health Week — Day 4** 💗

# # # A Message for Teen Girls 💗

Being healthy isn’t about being perfect.
It’s about learning to take care of yourself — physically, mentally, and emotionally — one small step at a time.

To every teen girl reading this:

Your health matters NOW, not “someday.”

The habits you build in your teens can help shape your future heart health, confidence, energy, and overall wellness for years to come.

💗 A few simple reminders:

✨ Move your body because it feels good — not as punishment
✨ Protect your mental health and talk to someone when you’re struggling
✨ Get enough sleep — your body and brain need it
✨ Drink water and fuel your body with foods that nourish you
✨ Learn your family health history
✨ Don’t ignore stress, anxiety, or feeling overwhelmed
✨ Stay active on social media — but take breaks from it, too
✨ You do not have to look like everyone else to be healthy or beautiful

And most importantly:

💗 Your worth is not measured by a number on a scale, likes on a post, or someone else’s opinion.

At The Heart2Heart Foundation, we believe the next generation of young women deserves honest conversations about wellness, confidence, mental health, and heart health — because caring for yourself is powerful.

Take care of your heart.
Take care of your mind.
Take care of YOU.