WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease

WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease WomenHeart empowers women to take charge of their heart health. Welcome to the page of WomenHeart! WomenHeart Champions are the heart of WomenHeart.
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WomenHeart is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 1999 by three heart attack survivors who transformed the isolation, confusion and ignorance they experienced about women’s heart disease into a mission to save women’s lives. The organization has grown into a coalition and community of more than 27,000 members nationwide, including heart patients and their families, physicians, health advo

cates, and consumers committed to helping women live longer, healthier lives. These survivors attend the organization’s Leadership Symposium, held at the Mayo Clinic, to obtain leadership and advocacy training. They go on to volunteer as WomenHeart support group leaders, community educators, and media spokeswomen around the U.S. WomenHeart empowers women living with heart disease to manage their own heart health and to spread that message to others. The organization also educates policymakers, health professionals and the public about the urgent need to make women’s heart health a priority.

WomenHeart Champion Janet Dennis is being recognized for her impact in the community with the Unsung SHero Award.Her ded...
08/28/2026

WomenHeart Champion Janet Dennis is being recognized for her impact in the community with the Unsung SHero Award.

Her dedication, leadership, and commitment to supporting others continue to make a meaningful difference in women’s heart health.

This kind of work, often done quietly but consistently, is what helps move our mission forward.

Women living with and at risk of heart disease deserve information they can trust, a community that understands, and a v...
08/27/2026

Women living with and at risk of heart disease deserve information they can trust, a community that understands, and a voice in the decisions that shape their care.

Your support helps WomenHeart provide education, peer support, and advocacy that puts women at the center of heart health.

Help make this work possible:
👉 https://www.womenheart.org/donate/

One of the most important parts of heart health is knowing what to ask.Questions like:What does this mean for me long-te...
08/26/2026

One of the most important parts of heart health is knowing what to ask.

Questions like:
What does this mean for me long-term?
What are my options?
What should I be monitoring?

These conversations help women better understand their care and make informed decisions.

The deadline to submit a proposal for the Heart Health IS Women’s Health Forum is approaching.If you have expertise, res...
08/26/2026

The deadline to submit a proposal for the Heart Health IS Women’s Health Forum is approaching.

If you have expertise, research, or lived experience that can help advance women’s heart health, we encourage you to apply.

👉 https://www.womenheart.org/call

The WomenHeart Summit brings together voices from across the community to focus on what women need when it comes to hear...
08/25/2026

The WomenHeart Summit brings together voices from across the community to focus on what women need when it comes to heart health.

It is a place where experience, education, and advocacy come together.

More details coming soon.

Some heart disease risk factors can’t be changed, while others may be managed with the right information, resources, and...
08/25/2026

Some heart disease risk factors can’t be changed, while others may be managed with the right information, resources, and support.

Understanding factors such as blood pressure, cholesterol, smoking, physical activity, and diabetes can help women have informed conversations with their healthcare teams and identify steps that make sense for their health and circumstances.

Learn more about managing heart disease risk:
👉 https://www.womenheart.org/heart-disease-risk-factors-women-can-control/

WomenHeart Champion Lori Zaret brought women together for a North Bay luncheon focused on advancing heart health in the ...
08/21/2026

WomenHeart Champion Lori Zaret brought women together for a North Bay luncheon focused on advancing heart health in the community.

With nearly 60 local businesswomen in attendance, the event included networking, a Hands-Only CPR demonstration, Lori sharing her heart story, and insights from a leading cardiologist on prevention and treatment.

👏 Thank you, Lori, for creating space for education, connection, and action in your community.

Staying informed is one of the most important parts of managing your heart health.From new research to practical tools a...
08/20/2026

Staying informed is one of the most important parts of managing your heart health.

From new research to practical tools and support resources, having the right information can help you make more confident decisions.

Stay connected with WomenHeart to receive updates, resources, and opportunities to get involved.

Sign up here:
https://www.womenheart.org/subscribe

Living with heart disease can be difficult, especially when you’re managing so many other responsibilities.Connecting wi...
08/19/2026

Living with heart disease can be difficult, especially when you’re managing so many other responsibilities.

Connecting with women who understand can provide encouragement, connection, and practical support throughout your heart health journey.

WomenHeart’s support groups bring together women living with heart disease to share experiences and remind one another that no one has to navigate heart disease alone.

Find support near you:
https://www.womenheart.org/support-network-map/

There are still significant gaps in how women’s heart health is studied, understood, and treated.Closing those gaps requ...
08/19/2026

There are still significant gaps in how women’s heart health is studied, understood, and treated.

Closing those gaps requires bringing different perspectives into the same space and being willing to challenge existing assumptions.

That is the work the Heart Health IS Women’s Health Summit is designed to do.

👉 https://www.womenheart.org/call

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Washington D.C., DC
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