Dear John,

Women with heart disease, along with many others with chronic health conditions, are at greater risk of serious illness if they become infected with COVID-19. This leaves many women with an impossible choice - risk their physical health if they go to work or risk their economic health if they stay home. No one should have to make that decision. 

That's why WomenHeart sent a letter to lawmakers - signed by more than 100 other organizations - to ask that Congress include better paid leave policies for those with health conditions that put them at greater risk if they are infected with COVID-19. And now you can take action too. 

Tell Congress to expand emergency FMLA

When Congress passed expanded emergency use of the Family and Medical Leave Act in March, only people with childcare needs and parents of adults with disabilities impacted by the pandemic were made eligible for paid family and medical leave. As Congress develops its next legislative response to COVID-19, it's critical that they ensure people with underlying health conditions like heart disease receive job protection and financial support that enables them to remain at home until it is safe. 

Make your voice heard by telling Congress to protect women with heart disease. 

Together, we're saving lives.