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June 2020 eNews

cholesterol PSA screenshot.pngCholesterol Awareness PSA Wins Telly Award
WomenHeart’s Cholesterol and Heart Health PSA was named a Silver winner at the 41st Annual Telly Awards this year. The PSA, produced with the support of Amgen, raises awareness of the prevalence of high cholesterol in women and urges women to “pay attention now” to their numbers. Read the press release and watch the PSA.
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vaccine stock image.jpegAdvancing Access to Vaccines
As we wait for a vaccine for COVID-19, we have an opportunity to ensure that our policies and systems eliminate any existing structural barriers to vaccine access. WomenHeart is working to increase education and awareness about vaccines for women with heart disease and legislation intended to improve vaccination rates. Read the blog here.
donate-key-on-keyboard.jpgWomenHeart Launches Sustainers Circle Giving Program
This month, WomenHeart launched a Sustainers Circle giving program of monthly donors committed to the organization’s mission. By giving on a recurring basis, these donors allow WomenHeart to spend less time fundraising and more time expanding the foundation of our work and exploring new ways of reaching underserved communities impacted by heart disease. Learn more about how to join the Sustainers Circle here.
HEARTT~1.JPGHeartTalks Inform and Inspire
You’re invited to a July 1st HeartTalks on the impact of social determinants of health and racism on health disparities in heart disease. Register here. This webinar is part of WomenHeart’s HeartTalks series, which provides timely information and guidance to women living with and at risk of heart disease during this time. The webinars feature experts from WomenHeart’s Scientific Advisory Council, WomenHeart Champions and others, and topics have included COVID-19 updates, mental health and wellness, staying active and yoga, healthy eating and more. View past webinars and register for future HeartTalks here. HeartTalks is supported by AstraZeneca, Novartis, Merck and the Ironman Foundation.
WomenHeartStatement on Racism and the Loss of Black Lives
Earlier this month, WomenHeart CEO Celina Gorre and the Board of Directors issued a statement on the devasting impact of racism and structural inequalities in the United States. The message recommits WomenHeart to ongoing efforts to raise awareness of health disparities, particularly for women of color, and pledges to implement policies and practices that promote equity and are responsive to the needs of diverse communities. Read the full statement here.
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