WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease

WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease WomenHeart empowers women to take charge of their heart health. Welcome to the page of WomenHeart! WomenHeart Champions are the heart of WomenHeart.
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WomenHeart is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 1999 by three heart attack survivors who transformed the isolation, confusion and ignorance they experienced about women’s heart disease into a mission to save women’s lives. The organization has grown into a coalition and community of more than 27,000 members nationwide, including heart patients and their families, physicians, health advocates, and consumers committed to helping women live longer, healthier lives. These survivors attend the organization’s Leadership Symposium, held at the Mayo Clinic, to obtain leadership and advocacy training. They go on to volunteer as WomenHeart support group leaders, community educators, and media spokeswomen around the U.S. WomenHeart empowers women living with heart disease to manage their own heart health and to spread that message to others. The organization also educates policymakers, health professionals and the public about the urgent need to make women’s heart health a priority.

09/18/2026

💔 Despite its growing prevalence, heart valve disease remains underrecognised, under-diagnosed, and undertreated, especially in women. Too many women have their symptoms dismissed as anxiety, menopause or stress. We must change this.

It’s time to ensure women have timely access to diagnosis, treatment and care. It’s time to take women’s heart health seriously.

💬 Join us and share this important message to improve detection, diagnosis and treatment of heart valve disease for everyone around the world.

Learn more 🔗 https://globalhearthub.org/valveweek2026/

WomenHeart Champions Sue Chlebek and Delya Sommerville brought WomenHeart’s mission to the national stage in Washington,...
09/18/2026

WomenHeart Champions Sue Chlebek and Delya Sommerville brought WomenHeart’s mission to the national stage in Washington, D.C.

They participated in the National CPR and AED Awareness Rally and March and represented WomenHeart with a resource table the following day, helping raise awareness and connect more people with information about women’s heart health.

👏 Thank you, Sue and Delya, for showing up, sharing resources, and helping keep women’s heart health part of the conversation.

Heart disease symptoms in women may not always look the way you expect. Recognize the signs and advocate for your health...
09/17/2026

Heart disease symptoms in women may not always look the way you expect. Recognize the signs and advocate for your health.

📊 Learn more: womenheart.org/treat-me-right/

PMOS is often discussed in the context of periods, fertility, and reproductive health, but the conversation shouldn’t st...
09/16/2026

PMOS is often discussed in the context of periods, fertility, and reproductive health, but the conversation shouldn’t stop there.

Join WomenHeart on September 29 at 1 pm ET for More Than Reproductive Health: PMOS (Formerly PCOS) and Your Heart.

OB-GYN Dr. Nikki Petrillo, cardiologist Dr. Michelle Dew, and WomenHeart Champions with lived experience will come together to explore PMOS symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment, including the connection between PMOS and cardiovascular health.

We’ll also discuss how women can work with their healthcare teams to make sure PMOS is considered as part of their long-term health and heart care.

📅 September 29
⏰ 1 p.m. ET
🔗 Register: https://www.womenheart.org/pmos

Knowing your risk is important. Knowing what to do with that information is what turns awareness into action.That could ...
09/15/2026

Knowing your risk is important. Knowing what to do with that information is what turns awareness into action.

That could mean scheduling the appointment you have been putting off, checking your blood pressure, asking about a family history of heart disease, or speaking up when something does not feel right.

You do not need to do everything today.

Choose one next step for your heart.

Explore WomenHeart’s heart health resources:
https://www.womenheart.org/

Every woman living with heart disease deserves to feel informed, supported, and heard.For many women, connecting with a ...
09/12/2026

Every woman living with heart disease deserves to feel informed, supported, and heard.

For many women, connecting with a WomenHeart Champion means meeting someone who understands. Someone who can listen, encourage questions, share support, and remind her that her voice matters in her care.

That connection can help women feel more confident advocating for their health.

Monthly donors help make this work possible all year long. A recurring gift of any amount supports WomenHeart’s education, peer support, and advocacy for women living with and at risk of heart disease.

❤️ Become a monthly donor: https://www.womenheart.org/donate/

Select the option on the donation form to make your gift a recurring monthly contribution.

WomenHeart Champion Nadia Fonge has something big to celebrate: she earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the Unive...
09/11/2026

WomenHeart Champion Nadia Fonge has something big to celebrate: she earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of North Florida on July 31! 🎓❤️

Nadia focused her doctoral work on reducing anxiety among people with cardiovascular disease or cardiovascular risk factors through mindfulness mobile applications.

We love seeing our Champions bring their passion for heart health into research, education, advocacy, and care.

Congratulations, Dr. Fonge!

Time is running out to register for the Cardiometabolic Health Congress! ⏰If you've been thinking about attending, now's...
09/10/2026

Time is running out to register for the Cardiometabolic Health Congress! ⏰

If you've been thinking about attending, now's the time to commit. This October, Boston will be the hub for cardiovascular and metabolic care professionals — and you don't want to miss it.

Don't forget: Our exclusive partner code WH100 saves you $100 on registration. With the event approaching fast, spots are filling up and this discount won't last forever.

📅 October 15-17, 2026 | Women’s Health Pre-Con: October 14

Don't miss out on leading research, expert insights, and meaningful connections with colleagues who are shaping the future of cardiometabolic care.

Save now with code WH100 👉 REGISTER HERE https://www.cardiometabolichealth.org/21st-annual-cardiometabolic-health-congress/?_mc=xy_cmhc_x_cmhc_le_x_x_x_x_x_wh_2026 to secure your seat.

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

PCOS has a new name: PMOS, or Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome.The change is more than a new acronym. The previo...
09/09/2026

PCOS has a new name: PMOS, or Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome.

The change is more than a new acronym. The previous name, Polycystic O***y Syndrome, placed the focus on ovarian “cysts,” even though the condition is much more complex and affects hormonal and metabolic health throughout the body.

The new name better reflects that broader picture:

Polyendocrine recognizes the involvement of multiple hormone systems.
Metabolic reflects the condition’s effects on metabolism.
Ovarian recognizes its effects on ovarian function.

The name was selected following a global consensus process that included women with lived experience alongside healthcare professionals and patient and professional organizations.

For WomenHeart, the inclusion of metabolic is especially important. PMOS can be associated with cardiovascular risk factors, reinforcing why heart health should be part of the conversation about this condition.

This , we’ll be sharing more about PMOS and what women should know about the connection to their heart health.

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