Tools and stories to help you feel informed and empowered  Dear John,  Thinking about joining a clinical trial, or already in one? You’re not alone. WomenHeart, in partnership with The Mended Hearts, Inc., created ENACT to help women like you feel confident and supported every step of the way.  Clin…

WomenHeart Champions speak out.   Dear John,  Meet Gwen, a woman who has faced misdiagnoses for much of her life and has fought for the care she needed. She is not alone—countless women have similar stories. As a WomenHeart Champion, Gwen now uses her experience to support and guide other women on s…

Women's heart disease is misunderstood and misdiagnosed.   Dear John,  Did you know many women experiencing heart attacks are misdiagnosed with anxiety, indigestion, or even told it is “just stress”? Women of color face even greater disparities in diagnosis and care.  The good news? Clinical guideli…

Connection, Courage, and Care for Women Living with Heart Disease  Dear John, When a woman is diagnosed with heart disease, the experience can be isolating, but WomenHeart ensures no woman faces it alone.  Through our Red Bags of Courage® and Heart Scarves programs, WomenHeart Champions deliver more…

From Inspiration to Action: What’s Next for Science & Leadership  Dear John,  The Virtual Science & Leadership Symposium showcased the extraordinary potential that unfolds when women choose to turn their lived experiences with heart disease into a force for change. Through in-depth sessions …

Too Many Women Are Misdiagnosed. Let’s Change That.   Dear John,  Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women—yet too often, their symptoms are dismissed, their diagnoses are delayed, and their treatment falls short of clinical best practices. Women face higher rates of misdiagnosis and wo…

Discover how WomenHeart's Treat Me Right campaign helps women get the care they need, and how you can be part of it. Dear John,  At WomenHeart, we hear too many stories of women whose heart symptoms were ignored, dismissed, or misdiagnosed. That is why we are launching Treat Me Right, a campaign bui…

The Virtual Science & Leadership Symposium is almost here. Here’s what it’s all about and how you can stay connected. Dear John,  Each year, WomenHeart brings together women living with heart disease to connect, learn, and train in their new roles as WomenHeart Champions at our Science & Lea…

Every woman deserves equal access to heart health care. Dear John,  Heart disease does not affect all women equally. Women of color, particularly Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous women, face higher risks, later diagnoses, and poorer outcomes due to disparities in healthcare access and treatment. As w…

Be part of the movement: WomenHeart events and ways to take action! Dear John, April is full of opportunities to learn, connect, and advocate for women’s heart health. Mark your calendars for these important events: Heart, Kidney & Metabolic Health: Why It Matters for WomenApril 16 | 1 PM ET (Vi…