New Hampshire Go Red for Women Chair Jonathan Eddinger, MD, calls on women to prioritize heart health and join a growing movement dedicated to improving outcomes and saving lives
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for women[1] in New Hampshire and across the United States. Despite the threat of CVD, fewer than half of women are aware of their risk[2]. To change that, the American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, is encouraging women to prioritize their heart health by participating in Go Red for Women.
Go Red for Women is committed to closing gaps in access to care and championing a community of support. Leading this effort locally is Jonathan J. Eddinger, MD, cardiologist with Concord Hospital, who is serving as the 2026-27 chair for New Hampshire’s Go Red for Women® movement, empowering women to take charge of their heart health, while addressing critical gaps in research, education and care.
“Heart health has been at the center of my life’s work,” said Eddinger. “Every day, I see the difference that early recognition, prevention and access to exceptional cardiovascular care can make—not just for a patient, but for an entire family. My relationship with the American Heart Association goes back many years, and I have seen firsthand the impact of its work in advancing research, education and awareness. Chairing the New Hampshire Go Red for Women Luncheon feels like a natural extension of that commitment.”
The New Hampshire Go Red for Women Luncheon will take place on Feb. 11, 2027, at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord. Eddinger and his volunteer leadership team have set a goal to raise $220,000 to fight heart disease and stroke among women. The team includes: Somer Andrews, Concord Hospital; Christina Ferrari, Corning Incorporated; Janice Halle, Ember; Kathy LeClair, Ledyard Bank; Jennifer MacLaren, Dew Collective; Niara Pelletier, VNA Care; and Veronica Rosa, Concord Hospital.
“Women’s heart health deserves our attention,” said Eddinger. “Too often, symptoms are overlooked, risks are underestimated and opportunities for prevention are missed. I am proud to lend my voice to this effort and bring our community together around a simple but powerful goal: helping more women live longer, healthier lives.”
Go Red for Women is nationally sponsored by CVS Health, and the New Hampshire Go Red for Women Luncheon is locally sponsored by Concord Hospital; Elliot Heart and Vascular Center; Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Concord and Ledyard Bank. Media sponsors are WMUR-TV, WZID, New Hampshire Magazine and New Hampshire Business Review. For more information, contact Jennifer.McAninch@Heart.org or visit Heart.org/NHGoRed.
[1] Call to Action for Cardiovascular Disease in Women: Epidemiology, Awareness, Access, and Delivery of Equitable Health Care: A Presidential Advisory From the American Heart Association | Circulation
[2] https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000000907