WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease

We love seeing our Champions take action in their communities!

WomenHeart Champion Lori Zaret recently hosted her first event at the Active Wellness Open House in Napa, California, where she connected with 32 women to share information about heart health.

From introducing WomenHeart to distributing Red Bags of Courage and sharing resources on heart attack symptoms in women, Lori is helping ensure more women have the knowledge they need to recognize and respond to potential warning signs.

A special shoutout to Champion and local Support Network Coordinator Tomi Holt for helping make this event possible!

👏 Thank you, Lori, for making an impact in your community.

Managing heart disease doesn’t stop when the workday begins. Bring women’s heart health to your workplace with a WomenHeart@Work session!

For many women, balancing health and career can be challenging, but small adjustments can make a difference.

That might mean setting boundaries, taking breaks, or advocating for your needs in the workplace.

Your health deserves attention, wherever you are.

June is all about taking action for your heart.

From prevention to early detection, small steps can make a meaningful difference in long-term heart health.

This month, we’re focusing on what you can do: understanding your risk, making informed choices, and building habits that support your heart over time.

Strong hearts start with smart action.

High blood pressure doesn’t take a break, and understanding your risk is an important step in protecting your heart.

We’re proud to partner with Wake Up Narcolepsy through the initiative to help raise awareness about the connection between sleep and heart health, and the importance of ongoing education beyond awareness months.

Learn more in their latest blog: https://www.wakeupnarcolepsy.org/blogs/high-blood-pressure-doesnt-sleep/

WomenHeart Champion Jessie Mathis is bringing heart health directly into her community in Macon, Georgia.

From hosting a table at a citywide bike walk and street party to speaking one-on-one with community members, Jessie is making sure more people understand the importance of heart health, reaching both women and men with life-saving information.

She’s also sharing her personal story, connecting with others through conversation, and building awareness from the ground up.

“Macon, Georgia is on fire for WomenHeart Health!”

Thank you, Jessie, for showing up for your community, meeting people where they are, and helping spread awareness about women’s heart health. ❤️

A critical decision is approaching that could impact access to life-saving heart care.

On June 15, CMS will decide whether to update Medicare coverage for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), a less invasive treatment option for aortic stenosis.

Public support for expanding access is clear. Access to timely, appropriate care matters. Join us in taking action.

💬 What we wish we knew: lived experiences of those living with, and affected by, heart failure 🫀

As part of Heart Failure Awareness Month in May, we’re proud to share advice from our Network. Patient advocates and WomenHeart Champions Kina and Aiste are sharing their honest experiences and helping others living with heart failure.

May is Heart Failure Awareness Month ❤️, led by the Heart Failure Patient Network at Global Heart Hub — the international alliance of heart patient organisations. 🌐 Learn more: https://globalhearthub.org/heart-failure-awareness-2026

May is a powerful reminder that heart health is connected in more ways than we often realize.

This month, we recognize:
❤️ High Blood Pressure Education Month
🧠 Stroke Awareness Month
🤰 Preeclampsia Awareness Month

High blood pressure is a leading risk factor for both stroke and heart disease. And for some women, pregnancy complications like preeclampsia can be an early warning sign of future heart health risks.

These connections matter.

Understanding your risk, knowing your numbers, and speaking up about your health can make a life-changing difference.

Because when women have the information they need, they’re better equipped to protect their hearts at every stage of life.