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  WomenHeart · [email protected]
March 22, 2024 at 11:30 AM

S&L Applications are Open!

Dear John,  Spring has arrived, and with it comes an exciting opportunity: the opening of applications for the virtual 2024 WomenHeart Science & Leadership Symposium! This transformative event will be held virtually from May 6th through May 23rd, dedicated to empowering women living with heart…
  WomenHeart · [email protected]
March 15, 2024 at 10:30 AM

Join Us for Our 25th Anniversary Wenger Awards Gala - 2024 Nominations Now Open!

Dear John,  It's that exciting time of year again! We're gearing up for our annual Wenger Awards Gala, and this year marks a special milestone – our 25th anniversary. We're celebrating with a unique theme, the "Garden of Gratitude," where each bloom symbolizes our deep appreciation for the Champio…
  WomenHeart · [email protected]
March 8, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Happy International Women's Day from WomenHeart!

Dear John, Happy International Women's Day!  It is hard to believe that it's March already. Spring is in the air, and more importantly, it's International Women's Day and Women's History Month - a time we at WomenHeart absolutely cherish.  As the world around us blooms, so are the incredible stori…
  WomenHeart · [email protected]
February 23, 2024 at 11:00 AM

25 Years of Advocacy & Sisterhood: Celebrate with Us & Fuel the Fight!

Today, we mark a momentous occasion – WomenHeart's 25th anniversary! For a quarter-century, we've been a beacon of hope, a champion for change, and a community of unwavering support for women navigating heart disease. And we couldn't have done it without YOU. Dear John, Today, we mark a momentous oc…
  WomenHeart · [email protected]
February 21, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Her Heart, Her History ❤️

February whispers promises of fresh starts and cherished memories. This year, it also carries a beat stronger than ever, pulsing with the stories of "Her Heart, Her History." Dear John,  WomenHeart, in tandem with the spirit of Black History Month & Heart Month, invites you to continue to embark…
  WomenHeart · [email protected]
January 25, 2024 at 11:36 AM

Preparing for Heart Month: Empowering Women's Heart Health in February

As we step into 2024, we're gearing up for an impactful February, which not only marks the start of Heart Month but also holds special significance for WomenHeart as we celebrate our 25th anniversary. Dear John, As we step into 2024, we're gearing up for an impactful February, which not only marks…
  WomenHeart · [email protected]
January 18, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Celebrating 25 Years of WomenHeart

As we venture on our 25th-anniversary journey at WomenHeart, it is with immense joy and gratitude that we reflect on the incredible impact we've had in supporting women's heart health. In celebration of this significant milestone, we are dedicating a special spotlight to the true heroes of our commu…
  WomenHeart · [email protected]
December 22, 2023 at 11:00 AM

🎄 Sending You Heartfelt Holiday Wishes 🎁

As the year draws to a close, we want to express our deepest gratitude for your unwavering support. In 2023, your generosity and dedication have made a remarkable difference in the lives of women with heart disease. Dear John,  As the year draws to a close, we want to express our deepest gratitude …
  WomenHeart · [email protected]
December 7, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Champion Spotlight: Barbara Collura ⭐

    Dear John,  As we embark on the new year, it brings us immense joy to shine the spotlight on one of our extraordinary champions, Barbara. Her dedication to women's heart health is truly inspiring and deserves to be celebrated.  Barbara: A Heart Health Champion 🌟  She faced a heart attack despit…
  WomenHeart · [email protected]
November 26, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Support Women’s Heart Health On Giving Tuesday

As we approach the season of giving, we invite you to mark your calendar for a day that embodies the true spirit of generosity and compassion – Giving Tuesday on November 28, 2023. Support Women’s Heart Health On Giving Tuesday Dear John,  We hope that you had a wonderful holiday. As we approach th…
  WomenHeart · [email protected]
November 21, 2023 at 7:30 PM

Savor the Holidays with Heart-Healthy Spinach Parmesan Dip!

The holiday season is upon us, filled with joy, love, and delicious food. But amidst the festivities, it's essential to prioritize our heart health. To help you strike that balance, we've found a heart-healthy recipe that's perfect for any gathering. Dear John, Indulge in the delightful flavors of t…
  WomenHeart · [email protected]
November 17, 2023 at 5:30 PM

Reduce Stress, Boost Heart Health: Your Path to Inner Calm 💖

Stress affects us all, but it's how we manage it that can truly make a difference, especially for our heart health. Reduce Stress, Boost Heart Health: Your Path to Inner Calm 💖Dear John,  Stress affects us all, but it's how we manage it that can truly make a difference, especially for our heart heal…
  WomenHeart · [email protected]
September 28, 2023 at 1:54 PM

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: A Heartfelt Discussion You Won't Want to Miss!

   Hello John:   As we come together this Hispanic Heritage Month, it's a poignant moment for us at WomenHeart to shed light on an issue close to our hearts: the staggering impact of heart disease on Hispanic women. The journey to heart health is paved with challenges and triumphs, and today, we wi…
  WomenHeart · [email protected]
September 5, 2023 at 6:39 PM

Welcoming New WomenHeart Champions and Preparing for Giving Season

   Hello John:  We hope that you had a wonderful Labor Day weekend! As summer winds down, the team at WomenHeart is gearing up for a bustling autumn season.   We're thrilled to announce that we'll be welcoming a new class of WomenHeart Champions at the Mayo Clinic in Minneapolis from October 6-9. T…
  WomenHeart · [email protected]
August 10, 2023 at 5:35 PM

Become a WomenHeart Champion: Applications Open Until August 18, 2023

 Deadline Extended: Apply for WomenHeart Science & Leadership Symposium by August 18th  Hello John:   The opportunity to shape lives is still within your reach! We are seeking energetic, determined women living with heart disease who have the desire to become WomenHeart Champions. We invite you…
  WomenHeart · [email protected]
July 13, 2023 at 10:46 AM

Your Summer Update: Champion Recruitment and Understanding Birth Control & Heart Disease

July 2023 eNews Hello John:   We hope that you all are having a lovely summer thus far. Some amazing things are happening here at WomenHeart! We are excited to share a few highlights with you: WomenHeart Champion Recruitment! We're overjoyed to open the applications for our in-person WomenHeart Sc…
  WomenHeart · [email protected]
June 1, 2023 at 4:54 PM

Your Special Edition of Heart to Heart

MAY 2023 eNewsWomenHeart Welcomes New Board Chair Lyn Behnke, DNP, became the Chair of the Board of Directors of WomenHeart this month, after the board voted to make her Chair-Elect in 2022. She succeeds Kathy Webster, who held the role for two years and remains on the board as Immediate Past Chai…
  Amy Friedrich-Karnik, WomenHeart · [email protected]
May 19, 2023 at 8:58 PM

Tell Congress to Protect Medicaid!

Dear John ,  I am writing to you from WomenHeart, asking you to take action today. Millions of people – including many women with heart disease – manage their heart disease and risk factors by accessing quality, affordable healthcare through Medicaid. However, policymakers are currently considering…
  WomenHeart · [email protected]
May 3, 2023 at 4:35 PM

Your Special Edition of Heart to Heart

APRIL 2023 eNewsWomenHeart Hosts 23rd Annual Wenger Awards On May 1st, WomenHeart hosted our annual Wenger Awards dinner in Washington, DC. It was a festive night filled with inspiration, community and a tribute to excellence as we honored this year’s Wenger Award winners: Dr. Emelia Benjamin, Dr.…
  WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease · [email protected]
April 25, 2023 at 5:40 PM

Last Call: Purchase Your Wenger Awards Ticket!

Dear John,?  The 2023 Wenger Awards are almost here! We hope you will join us on Monday, May 1st as we celebrate and honor some of the nation's most influential and esteemed individuals in women's heart health. This incredible night will recognize an amazing slate of award winners - and we want y…
  WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease · [email protected]
April 6, 2023 at 3:18 PM

2023 Wenger Awards - Time is Running Out, Purchase Your Ticket Today!

Dear John,? Join us as WomenHeart pays tribute to some of the nation's most distinguished and influential figures in women's heart health.?  An evening of joy and inspiration awaits. In addition to honoring the Wenger Award recipients (discover more about them here), guests will hear from the eve…
  WomenHeart · [email protected]
March 31, 2023 at 9:56 PM

Your Special Edition of Heart to Heart

MARCH 2023 eNewsRaising Awareness on the Hill About Misdiagnosis of Heart Disease in Women On March 1, WomenHeart partnered with Women’s Heart Alliance to host a virtual briefing for policymakers on misdiagnosis of heart disease in women. Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) welcomed participants a…
  WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease · [email protected]
March 29, 2023 at 9:08 PM

The 2023 Dr. Sharonne N. Hayes Award for Champion Excellence Goes To....

Dear John -  WomenHeart is thrilled to announce that WomenHeart Champion Roxanne Watson will receive the inaugural Dr. Sharonne N. Hayes Award for Champion Excellence. Roxanne will be honored at the Wenger Awards in Washington, DC on May 1, 2023. We hope you'll join us in celebrating her at the e…
  WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease · [email protected]
March 23, 2023 at 7:34 PM

Announcing the 2023 Wenger Award Recipients

Dear John -   It is with great pleasure that we announce the winners of the 2023 Wenger Awards. These awards recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of cardiovascular health and have demonstrated a commitment to public service, medical research, advocacy, media, …
  WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease · [email protected]
March 16, 2023 at 6:47 PM

2023 Wenger Awards - Purchase Your Ticket Today!

Join us to celebrate change makers in women's heart health! The annual Wenger Awards dinner is May 1st in Washington, DC, and we want you there as we recognize individuals for their extraordinary contributions to women's heart health. It promises to be an evening of inspiration and hope!  Purch…
  WomenHeart · [email protected]
March 1, 2023 at 12:26 AM

Your Special Edition of Heart to Heart

FEBRUARY 2023 eNewsYou’re Invited: 2023 Wenger Awards Join us for the Annual Wenger Awards in Washington, DC on May 1, 2023. Named after Nanette Kass Wenger, MD, a pioneer in women’s cardiology, this event gives recognition to individuals and organizations for their extraordinary contributions to w…
  WomenHeart · [email protected]
February 3, 2023 at 2:44 PM

Join Us For Heart Month!

Dear John,?  Happy Heart Month! It's a month to wear red, spread awareness about heart disease in women, and lift up the voices of women with heart disease. Join us in this effort by making a Heart Month donation today.  Donate Now! Throughout the month, WomenHeart Champions will be touching the l…
  WomenHeart · [email protected]
January 31, 2023 at 10:45 PM

Your Special Edition of Heart to Heart

JANUARY 2023 eNewsNominations for Wenger Awards Now Open WomenHeart is currently accepting nominations for Wenger Award recipients and the new Dr. Sharonne N. Hayes Award for Champion Excellence. Wenger Awards are awarded to individuals and organizations for their extraordinary contributions to wom…
  WomenHeart · [email protected]
January 18, 2023 at 6:59 PM

Save The Date! 2023 Wenger Awards - May 1st!

Dear John,?  We hope you'll save the date for the 2023 Wenger Awards on May 1st! We have secured a discounted block of rooms so click here today to be sure to get yours before they are gone! And make sure to come back and visit the 2023 Wenger Awards page for updates and information on tickets, awa…
  Celina Gorre, CEO, WomenHeart · [email protected]
December 31, 2022 at 1:18 PM

Last Chance to Make Your 2022 Donations!

Greetings WomenHeart Community!  On this, the last day of the year, there is still time to show your support of women living with or at risk for heart disease. Donate today to enable WomenHeart to provide peer support, accurate information based on the latest scientific advances, and advocacy to im…
  Kathy Webster, Chair of the Board, WomenHeart · [email protected]
December 29, 2022 at 1:41 PM

Looking Ahead to 2023

Dear John,  On behalf of the WomenHeart Board of Directors, I would like to extend our warm wishes for you and your family during this holiday season. I am also a WomenHeart Champion, Class of 2006, and ensuring the future of this organization is personal for me. Today, I am asking for your support…
  Celina Gorre, CEO, WomenHeart · [email protected]
December 23, 2022 at 1:43 PM

Happy Holidays from WomenHeart!

Greetings WomenHeart Community! On behalf of WomenHeart, I would like to wish you a joyous festive season and all the best for a prosperous 2023.   I also want to send a special thank you to those of you who have supported WomenHeart this year and throughout the years. You have kept our spirits boo…
  Amy Friedrich-Karnik · [email protected]
December 21, 2022 at 1:24 PM

With Your Support, We Can Fight for Health Equity

Dear John, “I became empowered, and I became an advocate. Not just for myself but for other women. God spared my life, and I'm here to tell my story.”   Florence Champagne, WomenHeart Champion   WomenHeart fights every day for women with heart disease. We fight for policies that support women livin…
  Celina Gorre · [email protected]
December 14, 2022 at 7:35 PM

Support WomenHeart – So No Woman Journeys Alone

Dear John, “When I was diagnosed with heart failure, it could have been a very dark time. But I had found WomenHeart. I felt like they had rescued me. They had thrown me a lifeline of not just support, but a real form of sisterhood.”  Starr Mirza, WomenHeart Champion  WomenHeart Champions like Star…
  WomenHeart · [email protected]
December 2, 2022 at 4:04 PM

Your Special Edition of Heart to Heart

NOVEMBER 2022 eNewsThank You for Supporting WomenHeart There is a lot of need in the world, and we know the WomenHeart community is filled with people who are generous and passionate about supporting others. So we don’t take it for granted when you chose to donate to WomenHeart on Giving Tuesday. W…
  Celina Gorre, CEO, WomenHeart · [email protected]
November 29, 2022 at 2:09 PM

Your support can transform women's lives

Dear John, Please join us in celebrating Giving Tuesday, a day that celebrates generosity and union by inspiring millions of people all over the world to make contributions to the causes that speak to their heart.  At WomenHeart, we take this day as an opportunity to celebrate the brave women who a…
  WomenHeart · [email protected]
November 28, 2022 at 3:29 PM

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday

Dear John, As we prepare for 2023, your contribution can help further our mission of improving the lives of the millions of women in the US living with or at risk of heart disease. So, on this Giving Tuesday, we ask that you consider making a donation to WomenHeart.   Every donation enables us to r…
  WomenHeart · [email protected]
November 22, 2022 at 8:05 PM

Giving Tuesday is one week away

Dear John, The holiday season is in full swing, and this year marks the 10th anniversary of Giving Tuesday, a celebration that calls on our generosity to support the causes close to our hearts.   As the year comes to an end, we look back at everything we have accomplished together. We've continued …
  WomenHeart · [email protected]
October 31, 2022 at 7:14 PM

Your Special Edition of Heart to Heart

OCTOBER 2022 eNewsHeartTalks: Why Sleep Matters for Your Heart Health Research in recent years has taught us so much about how sleep impacts our health. Earlier this year, sleep was added to the American Heart Association’s construct of cardiovascular health, amending it from Life’s Simple Seven t…
  WomenHeart · [email protected]
October 11, 2022 at 5:11 PM

Welcome 2022 Class of WomenHeart Champions

Dear John,   On October 7th, WomenHeart welcomed our newest class of WomenHeart Champions. These extraordinary individuals convened at Mayo Clinic for three days of training, bonding, and growing.This elite group has already demonstrated eagerness and excitement to use their own experiences with h…
  WomenHeart · [email protected]
September 30, 2022 at 7:58 PM

Your Special Edition of Heart to Heart

SEPTEMBER 2022 eNewsSave the Date: Annual Wenger Awards on May 1, 2023 The date has been set for WomenHeart’s 23rd Annual Wenger Awards. Mark your calendars for Monday, May 1st, 2023 when we will be back in Washington, DC honoring pioneers and innovators in women’s heart health. This will also be …
  WomenHeart · [email protected]
September 28, 2022 at 2:21 PM

Meet WomenHeart Champions

Dear John, WomenHeart Champions are the “boots on the ground” in the fight against heart disease. They are women with heart disease who have been trained to share their stories and important messages about their experience to empower women to take charge of their heart health.  Hear Charity’s story…
  WomenHeart · [email protected]
September 20, 2022 at 2:22 PM

Join the fight against heart disease.

Dear John,? Every year, thousands of women across the country are diagnosed with heart disease. For many of these women, the diagnosis comes as a shock. Women who are diagnosed with heart disease often face a long and difficult road to recovery. To help these women navigate their journey, WomenHeart…
  WomenHeart · [email protected]
August 31, 2022 at 10:45 PM

Your Special Edition of Heart to Heart

AUGUST 2022 eNewsHeartTalks Highlights Vaccines for Women with Heart Disease WomenHeart hosted a HeartTalks on “Preventing Illness: Understanding and Accessing Vaccines for Women with Heart Disease” on August 23rd. During the webinar, SAC member Dr. Martha Gulati highlighted why women with heart di…
  WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease · [email protected]
August 16, 2022 at 2:37 PM

How You Can Provide Support All Year Long

Dear John -   Did you know that by becoming a part of WomenHeart's Sustainer Circle today, your support would help provide the critical resources we need all year long to support, educate and advocate for women living with or at risk of heart disease?   For just $.83 a day, or $25 a month - your gi…
  WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease · [email protected]
August 3, 2022 at 2:35 PM

Help Provide Women with Support and Resources - Become A Member Today

Dear John -  I often wonder if, in 1999, when Nancy, Jackie, and Judy formed their support network as they battled heart disease, they imagined the growth from the seed they planted.  Over 20 years later, WomenHeart is the first and only national patient-centered organization focusing exclusively o…
  WomenHeart · [email protected]
July 29, 2022 at 7:25 PM

Your Special Edition of Heart to Heart

JULY 2022 eNewsBlog Helps Women Advocate for Themselves WomenHeart’s recent blog highlights the need for women to advocate for themselves when presented with health challenges, given how often they receive a missed or delayed diagnosis of heart disease. The blog shares risk factors for heart disease…
  WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease · [email protected]
July 27, 2022 at 3:37 PM

Are you ready to amplify your impact?

Dear John -    Thank you for championing WomenHeart's mission to improve the lives of women with or at risk for heart disease while fighting for equity in heart health. Your support helped us launch the SisterMatch app, which pairs women living with hear…
  WomenHeart · [email protected]
June 30, 2022 at 9:20 PM

Your Special Edition of Heart to Heart

JUNE 2022 eNewsApplication Deadline Extended: Become a WomenHeart Champion We are now accepting applications for the 2022 Science & Leadership Symposium, where women with heart disease train to become WomenHeart Champions, until July 18. Information on the symposium, eligibility criteria, and…
  WomenHeart · [email protected]
May 31, 2022 at 8:35 PM

Your Special Edition of Heart to Heart

MAY 2022 eNews The 22nd Annual Wenger Awards WomenHeart hosted the 22nd Annual Wenger Awards on May 23rd. This year’s honorees were Dr. Rachel M. Bond for Excellence in Medical Advocacy, Dr. Harmony…