Go Red for Women

Two Buffalo changemakers triumph in competition to end cardiovascular disease

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American Heart Association’s Woman of Impact and Teen of Impact winners lead change through fundraising and philanthropy Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the No. 1 killer in the United States, but according to the American Heart Association, approximately 80% of heart attacks and strokes are preventable. Two area individuals have successfully channeled their energy and passion … Read more

‘Red Means Go’ for Vermont women’s heart health

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The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement raises awareness and critical funds for women’s cardiovascular health Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in women[1], yet less than half of women are aware of this. The American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, is … Read more

Two Greater Washington Region locals named Go Red for Women national ambassadors

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WASHINGTON, D.C., February 1, 2026 – Cardiovascular disease remains the No. 1 killer of women and new moms, with more than 45% of adult women living with some form of heart disease. Women remain underrepresented in clinical research trials.  Twelve women from across the country have been selected to represent the American Heart Association’s nationwide Go Red for Women movement in 2026. Among them are Erin Adelekun, an … Read more

WBZ NewsRadio covers Go Red for Women gathering at Massachusetts State House

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Massachusetts lawmakers gather on the Grand Staircase at the State House in Boston

The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women gathering at the Massachusetts State House reached audiences beyond Beacon Hill thanks to coverage from WBZ NewsRadio 1030, helping elevate awareness that cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in women. The annual event, held of February 26, brought together members of the Massachusetts Caucus of … Read more

New Hampshire women join nationwide effort to combat No. 1 killer

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a group of women wearing red

The American Heart Association’s® Woman of Impact™ nominees champion heart health through Go Red for Women® fundraising and philanthropy initiative Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the No. 1 killer of women.[1] Launched over two decades ago to increase women’s heart health awareness and address clinical care gaps, the Go Red for Women movement serves as a catalyst … Read more

American Heart Association urges Mainers to go red this Friday, Feb. 6th for National Wear Red Day

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Maine survivors Dwyer Vessey, Jordan Shiers and Annette Siler.

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for women in the United States.[1] On Friday, February 6, National Wear Red Day®, people and landmarks across the nation will “go red” to raise awareness of women’s No. 1 killer.  The American Heart Association, devoted to changing the future to a world of healthier lives for all, is … Read more

The American Heart Association urges Granite Staters to get involved during American Heart Month

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National Wear Red Day is 2/6 and the NH Go Red for Women Luncheon is 2/12 in Concord. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for women in the United States.[1] On Friday, February 6, National Wear Red Day®, people and landmarks across the nation will “go red” to raise awareness of women’s No. 1 killer.   … Read more

American Heart Association celebrates Crystal Heart Award recipient Linda Varrell and debuts heart-healthy pop-up experience

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Maine’s 19th annual Go Red for Women Luncheon is March 19 in Portland  Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for women in Maine and across the United States. Despite the threat of CVD, less than half of women are aware of its risk. The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement empowers women to take charge of their heart health, while addressing critical gaps in research, education and … Read more

‘Red Means Go’ for Buffalo women’s heart health

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Attendees at the Buffalo Go Red luncheon

The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement raises awareness and critical funds for women’s cardiovascular health Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in women[1], yet less than half of women are aware of this. The American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, is changing … Read more

Her Heart, Her Health: From Hair Tips to Heart Health

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In December, Meraki Hair Salon in North Philadelphia transformed from a hub for beauty into a space for empowerment and education—where the conversation shifted from hair tips to heart health. In collaboration with Penn Medicine, the American Heart Association Greater Philadelphia and Physicians for Advocacy and Community Engagement, this free community event brought Black women … Read more

Philadelphia lawyer spearheads local women’s heart health movement

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Rosemary J. Loverdi of Dilworth Paxson LLP to chair the American Heart Association’s Philadelphia 2025-26 Go Red for Women initiative Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for women[1] in Philadelphia and across the United States. To change that, the American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, … Read more

Strength through the struggle: one woman’s fight to breathe again

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Beginning in 2020, Sue Ellen Bigioni experienced a string of significant and emotional personal losses. “I lost my brother in August 2021 and my husband of 50 years, Vince, later that year – three days before Christmas. Then in 2022, I lost another brother in March and my sister on Memorial Day, so it was … Read more

Four South Central Pennsylvania women fight women’s leading cause of death

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Nearly 45% of women over the age of 20 are living with some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD).[1] To kick off American Heart Month this February, four South Central Pennsylvania leaders are joining the national Woman of Impact™ initiative to raise awareness about women’s number one killer and raise funds that will work to end CVD. The Heart … Read more

Three Central New Yorkers fight women’s leading cause of death

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Nearly 45% of women over the age of 20 are living with some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD).[1] During American Heart Month this February, three Central New York leaders are joining the national Woman of Impact™ initiative to raise awareness about women’s number one killer and raise funds that will work to end CVD. The Heart Association’s Woman … Read more

Central New York high school girls explore careers in STEM fields

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Today’s economy and tomorrow’s well-being depend on innovations in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), but a troubling gap exists when it comes to women in STEM occupations. Women make up almost half of employment across non-STEM occupations but just over 29% of the STEM workforce.[1]That’s why the American Heart Association, devoted to a world of healthier … Read more

Wear red for women’s health this National Wear Red Day

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The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement urges Hampton Roads to join the fight against the No. 1 killer of women HAMPTON ROADS, Va., February 3, 2026 — Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for women in the United States.[1] On Friday, February 6, National Wear Red Day®, people and landmarks across the … Read more

Four Hampton Roads changemakers fight women’s leading cause of death

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Hundreds of women across the nation are joining Go Red for Women’s Woman of Impact campaign to champion heart health HAMPTON ROADS, Va., Fri. 6, 2026 — Nearly 45% of women over the age of 20 are living with some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD).[1] To kick off American Heart Month this February, four Hampton Roads … Read more

Capital Region leaders fight women’s No. 1 cause of death

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Men and women across the nation are joining Go Red for Women’s Woman of Impact campaigns to champion heart health Nearly 45% of women over the age of 20 are living with some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD).[1] To kick off American Heart Month this February, five Capital Region leaders are joining the local Men Go Red and … Read more

Four Mohawk Valley women fight women’s leading cause of death

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Women across the nation are joining Go Red for Women’s Woman of Impact campaign to champion heart health Nearly 45% of women over the age of 20 are living with some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD).[1] To kick off American Heart Month this February, four Mohawk Valley leaders are joining the national Woman of Impact™ initiative to raise … Read more

Five Hudson Valley changemakers join effort to eliminate cardiovascular disease

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The American Heart Association’s Woman of Impact and Teen of Impact nominees champion heart health through fundraising and philanthropy More than 60% of U.S. adults will have cardiovascular disease (CVD) by 2050 according to recent data.[1] To kick off American Heart Month this February, five woman and teen leaders in Hudson Valley are joining the American … Read more

‘Red Means Go’ for Hampton Roads women’s heart health

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The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement raises awareness and critical funds for women’s cardiovascular health Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in women[1], yet less than half of women are aware of this. The American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, is … Read more

Heart failure after childbirth

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How Kirsten survived peripartum cardiomyopathy  Kirsten, 31, a busy mom and licensed professional therapist, enjoyed cooking and spending time with her large, extended family. She and her husband were recently married and thrilled to be expecting their first child together. Her pregnancy had been fairly routine; however, in her third trimester, she began having concerning dreams.  “One dream … Read more

New Jersey IT executive spearheads local women’s heart health movement

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Northern New Jersey Go Red for Women Luncheon Chair Mirtes Lobaito CEO & Founder AGM Tech Solutions

Lobaito to chair the American Heart Association’s Northern New Jersey 2025-26 Go Red for Women initiative Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for women[1] in New Jersey and across the United States. To change that, the American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, is encouraging … Read more

Hampton Roads healthcare and banking executives spearhead local women’s heart health movement

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2025-26 Hampton Roads Go Red for Women Co-Chairs Amber Price and Alexis Swann

Dr. Amber Price and Alexis Swann to co-chair the American Heart Association’s Hampton Roads 2025-26 Go Red for Women initiative HAMPTON ROADS, Va., October 24, 2025 — Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for women[1] in Hampton Roads and across the United States. To change that, the American Heart Association, a relentless … Read more

Infor Executive Lindsey Drake to Lead 2025–26 NYC STEM Goes Red Empowerment Initiative

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Drake will spearhead American Heart Association efforts to expand STEM access for young women through New York City Go Red for Women® movement NEW YORK, NY, October 23, 2025 — Women make up more than half of the college-educated workforce in the U.S., yet they remain vastly underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) … Read more

Norwich University Lecturer spearheads local women’s heart health movement

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Dr. Corey Bennett, DNP, MSN, RN-BC to chair the American Heart Association’s Vermont 2025-26 Go Red for Women initiative Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for women[1] in Vermont and across the United States. To change that, the American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, … Read more

Pediatric nurse practitioner and two-time stroke survivor spearheads local women’s heart health movement in Buffalo

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Kelly Naab to chair the American Heart Association’s Buffalo 2025-26 Go Red for Women initiative Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for women[1] in Buffalo and across the United States. To change that, the American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, is encouraging women to … Read more

Complete Care CMO/EVP leads movement to improve women’s heart health in New Jersey

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2026 Garden State Go Red for Women Chair. Jessica Israel, MD Chief Medical Officer and Executive Vice President Complete Care

Israel to chair the American Heart Association’s 2025-26 Go Red for Women® initiative in the Garden State Nearly half of women ages 20 and older are living with some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD), the No. 1 killer of women.[1] Because of her passion for improving women’s heart health in New Jersey, Jessica L. Israel, … Read more

Students in Rochester area explore careers in STEM fields

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American Heart Association’s Rochester STEM Goes Red™, part of its Go Red for Women® movement, introduces students to careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and connects students with female industry leaders Today’s economy and tomorrow’s well-being depend on innovations in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), but a troubling gap exists when it … Read more

Go Red sponsored by Main Line Health

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  Red Chair Series locally sponsored by   Go Red for Women®: The Red Chair Series, Presented by Main Line Health The American Heart Association’s signature women’s initiative, Go Red for Women®, is a driving force for change, committed to improving the lives of women around the world. We know that when women are informed … Read more

From joy to a heart scare: a second pregnancy brings a second-degree heart block

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Erin Vickers, 2025 Capital Region Go Red for Women Luncheon survivor speaker. “It was scary after the diagnosis to live with the idea that I might pass out at any time.”

Survivor Erin Vickers will share her powerful heart story at the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Luncheon in October Erin Vickers of Latham is only now learning what “normal” is for her and her family. She will share her story of living with heart disease at the Go Red for Women Luncheon, a … Read more

American Heart Association opens casting call for 2026 New York City Go Red for Women Class of Survivors

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NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 15, 2025 — Nearly 45% of women over the age of 20 are living with some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD), yet most aren’t aware that it is their number one killer. To help change that, the American Heart Association in New York City is once again inviting local women affected … Read more

Klara’s Story – A Mother’s Account of a CHD Survivor

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Kaylee Litman shares her daughter’s story as part of her involvement with the 2025 Mid-Ohio Valley Heart Walk. When I was pregnant, I found out that Klara was going to have heart issues when she was born. At that time, I was only aware of her having an extra hole in her heart (ASD). However, … Read more

Pediatric nurse, mother, stroke survivor takes on women’s top health threat: cardiovascular disease 

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American Heart Association names Kelly Naab Go Red for Women’s® Buffalo Woman of Impact™ Winner  Kelly Naab, pediatric nurse practitioner at Williamsville Pediatrics and co-medical director for Clarence Central School District, mother and two-time stroke survivor, is the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Buffalo Woman of Impact Winner for 2025. Naab won the … Read more

Vermont unites against women’s No. 1 killer

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American Heart Association’s annual Go Red for Women  Dinner raises awareness and critical funds for women’s cardiovascular health Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the No. 1 killer of women, yet women remain underdiagnosed and undertreated.[1] Women also experience unique life stages, like pregnancy and menopause, that increase their risk of heart disease and stroke. The American … Read more

Kait Beck named American Heart Association® Go Red for Women’s® Capital Region Woman of Impact™ winner

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Kait Beck, operations manager at Perry Strength & Fitness in Shermans Dale, Perry County, is the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Capital Region Woman of Impact Winner for 2025. She won the local competition by raising funds and increasing awareness to combat heart disease and stroke in women while improving overall well-being in … Read more

Parenting with Heart in Mind

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Guest Blog by Kimberly Egipciaco, Heart Ambassador, American Heart Association NJ I can remember the waiting.  The long hours of hoping the phone would ring so we could know if it was in fact true.  Are we pregnant?  A boy or girl? Ten fingers? Ten toes? But I was no stranger to the time it … Read more

Five Harrisburg area women join nationwide effort to combat No. 1 killer

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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the No. 1 killer of women.[1] To kick off American Heart Month this February, five Harrisburg area leaders are joining the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women® movement to change this statistic through the Woman of Impact initiative. Launched over two decades ago to increase women’s heart health awareness and … Read more

A Mother’s Unexpected Pregnancy Journey

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Rhode Islander, Katie Bergantine, JD, shares her personal journey managing maternal heart health Guest Blog Written by Katie Bergantine, JD, of Coventry, Rhode Island with afterword from the American Heart Association Afterword from the American Heart Association: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of maternal death in the U.S., or more simply put, heart disease … Read more

Norwich University’s School of Nursing Director and Associate Professor leads local movement to improve women’s heart health

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Jessica L. Wood, DNP, WHNP-BC, RNC-OB to chair the American Heart Association’s Vermont 2024-2025 Go Red for Women® movement  Jessica Wood, director and associate professor at Norwich University School of Nursing will serve as the executive volunteer chairwoman of the 2024-2025 Vermont Go Red for Women® movement, a comprehensive platform designed more than two decades … Read more

FM Senior Litigation Counsel Announced to Co-Chair Southern New England’s 2025 Go Red for Women® Movement

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Alexsa Marino joins the American Heart Association’s initiative to improve women’s heart health Providence, Rhode Island, October 23rd, 2024 – The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, is proud to announce Alexsa Marino, Senior Litigation Counselor at FM, as a Co-chair for the 2025 Southern … Read more

Riverside Doctors’ Hospital Williamsburg President leads local movement to improve women’s heart health

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Adria Vanhoozier to chair the American Heart Association’s Hampton Roads 2024-25 Go Red for Women® movement Adria Vanhoozier, President of Riverside Doctors’ Hospital Williamsburg will serve as the executive volunteer chair of the 2024-2025 Hampton Roads Go Red for Women® movement, a comprehensive platform designed more than two decades ago to increase women’s heart health … Read more

Chaired by Bentley Systems Leaders, the American Heart Association will hold its STEM Goes Red Event this fall, Encouraging Young Women to Engage in STEM Careers.

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2024 Philadelphia STEM Goes Red

Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders: Bentley’s Angela Curry, Ellen Lewis and Gina Mazzulla Lead the 2024 Philadelphia STEM Goes Red Initiative The American Heart Association (AHA) proudly announces its STEM Goes Red event, scheduled for November 12, 2024, at the prestigious Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine, Penn Medicine. STEM Goes Red is a cornerstone program of the … Read more

Genetic condition motivates Altoona cardiology practice manager to join women’s health movement

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UPMC Altoona’s Caye Gummo to chair the American Heart Association’s 2025 Blair Go Red for Women campaign As the manager of a busy cardiology practice, Caye Gummo knows how important it is to manage blood pressure, maintain healthy habits and reduce the heart disease risk factors you can control. It’s even more important if you … Read more

“I had a brother once” – Barbara Bassin’s survivor story

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Barbara (right) with her brother, Bruce and sister, Gail (left)

Barbara Bassin, 71, recounts her family’s history of heart disease. She highlights the importance of health advocacy, helping others understand and empathize with those affected by similar conditions.   25 years ago, Barbara Bassin’s brother, Bruce Bassin, collapsed and died from a heart attack while waiting in line at the Dulles Airport. Bruce was a husband, … Read more

WellSpan Health’s Samantha Stover to chair 2024 York Go Red for Women Luncheon

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Samantha Stover, RN, BSN, heart health program coordinator at WellSpan Health, will serve as the chairwoman of the 2024 York Go Red for Women® Luncheon. Samantha Stover has worked with WellSpan Health for 11 years and spent nine of those working in the medical intensive care unit. She is also an adjunct clinical professor at … Read more

WellSpan Health’s Stephanie Andreozzi to chair 2024 Lancaster and Lebanon Go Red for Women Luncheon

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Stephanie Andreozzi, vice president of operations for the primary care service line of WellSpan Health, will serve as the chairwoman of the 2024 Lancaster and Lebanon Go Red for Women® Luncheon. Andreozzi has been with WellSpan for 30 years. Prior to her role in primary care, she led all cardiovascular care at WellSpan Good Samaritan … Read more

Beth Kravetz of UPMC Altoona named 2024 Blair Woman of Impact™ winner

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Beth Kravetz, director of perfusion services for Procirca at UPMC Altoona, has been named the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women 2024 Blair Woman of Impact Winner for her work to raise funds and spread awareness in the fight against heart disease and stroke in women and improve health and well-being in the local … Read more

A sudden heart attack turned this mother of three into a vocal advocate

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When Priti Langer suffered from a spontaneous coronary artery dissection, she had to be a strong advocate for her own health; now she speaks out about the need for better awareness and treatment At around 3:00 a.m. in the morning on October 8, 2023, Priti Langer was awakened by heavy chest pains. Priti, Global Practice … Read more

Alicia Luciani of Capital Blue Cross named Capital Region Woman of Impact Winner

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Alicia Luciani, senior technical business analyst at Capital Blue Cross, has been named the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women 2024 Capital Region Woman of Impact Winner for her work to raise funds and spread awareness in the fight against heart disease and stroke in women and improve health and well-being in the local … Read more

Greater Philadelphia unites to help eliminate heart disease and stroke in women

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American Heart Association’s signature Go Red for Women Experience raised awareness and critical funds, while calling for action against health disparities (Philadelphia, PA), (May 8, 2024) — More than 500 people – most dressed in red – filled the Ballroom at the Bellevue Hotel, to attend the Greater Philadelphia Go Red for Women Experience. The … Read more

Two Rhode Island businesswomen honored by American Heart Association

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Melissa Cummings of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island received the Lifetime Legacy Award and Carrie Bridges Feliz of Lifespan received the Cheryl W. Snead Servant Leader Award at the 2024 Southern New England Go Red for Women Luncheon The American Heart Association is pleased to announce that Melissa Cummings, Executive Vice President … Read more

Bayhealth’s Chief Nurse Executive leads local movement to improve women’s heart health

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Rosemary Wurster to chair the American Heart Association’s Delaware 2023-24 Go Red for Women® Dover, DE March 2024 – The American Heart Association, the world’s leading non profit organization devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, announces Rosemary Wurster, chief nurse executive for Bayhealth, will serve as the executive volunteer chair of the 2023-2024 … Read more

Southern New England unites to help eliminate heart disease and stroke in women

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Event Luncheon with Video

American Heart Association’s signature Go Red for Women  Luncheon raises awareness and critical funds, while calling for action against health disparities Providence, Rhode Island, March 7th, 2024— This year, more than 500 people dressed in red attended Southern New England’s annual Go Red for Women Luncheon to honor survivors, celebrate advancements in heart health and … Read more

Five Blair County changemakers lead effort to fight No. 1 killer

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To kick off February as American Heart Month, five women from across Blair County, Pennsylvania, are joining the American Heart Association to fight their number one health threat, cardiovascular disease (CVD) through the Woman of Impact initiative. Woman of Impact is an extension of the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women® movement, a comprehensive … Read more

Meet our Teen Champions: Leading the Way to a Healthier Future

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As the American Heart Association celebrates a century of groundbreaking advancements in cardiovascular health, we cannot help but wonder, what will the next hundred years bring? Each year across the country, the Teen of Impact campaign empowers a new generation of changemakers, driven by a desire to make a difference not only in their own … Read more

Ten Local Women Lead Effort to Fight No. 1 Killer – Heart Disease

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For 100 years, the American Heart Association has made bold moves to save lives and pioneer scientific discoveries. We haven’t done it alone. Every year across the country, a select group of individuals are nominated to be a part of Women of Impact because of their passion and dedication to effecting change in their communities. … Read more

Eight Harrisburg-area changemakers lead effort to fight No. 1 killer

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To kick off February as American Heart Month, eight women from across the Harrisburg area are joining the American Heart Association to fight their number one health threat, cardiovascular disease (CVD) through the Woman of Impact initiative. Woman of Impact is an extension of the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women® movement, a comprehensive … Read more

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center President and TowneBank Peninsula and Williamsburg President to lead 2023-24 Hampton Roads Go Red for Women movement

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Dr. Amber Price and Alexis Swann to chair the American Heart Association’s flagship women’s heart health initiative Amber Price, DNP, CNM, MSN, RN, President, Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center and Alexis Swann, President, TowneBank Peninsula and Williamsburg, will serve as the community volunteer co-chairs of the 2023-2024 Hampton Roads area Go Red for Women® movement, … Read more

Angela Curry, Chief Compliance Officer at Bentley Systems, to lead 2023-2024 Philadelphia STEM GOES RED Initiative

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Community leader inspires young women in Philadelphia public schools to uncover their potential through STEM Goes Red movement with support from local communities, employers, and schools.

 The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, announces Angela Curry, Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, Bentley Systems, as the volunteer chair of the 2023-2024 Philadelphia area STEM Goes Red movement. STEM Goes Red is working to engage more women in STEM through the Association’s strong legacy of science, education, and discovery to help propel young women into rewarding STEM careers.

STEM Goes Red brings interesting careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to life for young women. By giving students access to leading employers and experts, they have the chance for an insider look at what they do. STEM Goes Red attendees gain firsthand experience, connect with inspiring professionals, and learn about careers across STEM fields. Students can walk away feeling like a whole new world of STEM has been revealed — a world in which they can truly love what they do and make a tremendous impact.

“As the Chair of STEM Goes Red and a proud parent of students attending Philadelphia public schools, I am passionate and invested in our school district and in our next generation of STEM leaders,” said Curry. “STEM Goes Red is an exceptional initiative that provides mentorship and exposure to STEM careers so that girls can talk to women in STEM and see their future selves in companies like Bentley. Students have direct and meaningful interactions with inspiring women in STEM fields, and what they come out with is a dream and a blueprint for real pathways to careers in STEM.”

“We are thrilled to have Angela’s experience, conviction, and passion to lead our Philadelphia STEM Goes Red campaign to new heights. Together, we know that we will have a positive impact on the lives of young women in our Philadelphia community. Our collective goal is for these young women to become our next cardiologists, researchers, and scientists who can help end heart disease,” said Jennifer Litchman-Green, Executive Director, American Heart Association, Philadelphia.

This year’s STEM Goes Red movement will culminate with a hands-on event for female students with an interest in STEM in grades 9th – 12th in early November, sponsored by Bentley Systems.

For more information about Go Red for Women contact: Allison Snavely @ allison.snavely@heart.org

Women named to Lancaster/Lebanon 2023 Woman of Impact class

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Two prominent women from Central Pennsylvania will help advance heart health and raise lifesaving funds to fight their No. 1 health threat with the American Heart Association, devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, as members of its Lancaster/Lebanon 2023 Woman of Impact class. The Woman of Impact class members are nominated by … Read more

Six local women named to Blair County 2023 Woman of Impact class

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Six prominent women in Blair County, Pa., will help advance heart health and raise lifesaving funds to fight their No. 1 health threat with the American Heart Association, devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, as members of its Blair County 2023 Woman of Impact class. Each year a select group of individuals … Read more

DC Go Red for Women Reception unites heart health advocates across the Greater Washington Region

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Since 2004, the Go Red for Women movement has educated millions of women about their greatest health threat: heart disease. Each year, cardiovascular disease causes 1 in 3 deaths among women, but too many remain unaware of their risks. On Thursday, November 17, the American Heart Association is shining a light on the health journey … Read more

American Heart Association Go Red for Women in Philadelphia Announces 2022-23 Campaign Co-Chairs Shelly Buck, President, Riddle Hospital and Barbara Wadsworth, Executive VP/ Chief Operating Officer, Main Line Health to Lead this Year’s Campaign

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Go Red for Women in Philadelphia is proud to announce that Shelly Buck and Barbara Wadsworth, both from Main Line Health, the city’s Go Red signature sponsor, will Co-Chair this year’s campaign.  In their roles, Buck and Wadsworth will lead the 2022-23 fundraising efforts for Go Red, which encourages women to take charge of their … Read more

York entrepreneur receives South Central PA Go Red for Women ‘Woman of Impact’ Award

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Local women raise nearly $40,000 to advance heart health awareness and scientific research support through the American Heart Association’s® annual award program A local entrepreneur has earned recognition by the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, for her dedication and contributions in the fight … Read more

Rich Sawchak of HYPORI and Brigette Perry of THEYA Healthcare to Co-Chair the 37th Annual Greater Washington Region Golf Tournament

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The American Heart Association (AHA), the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, welcomes Rich Sawchak and Brigette Perry as Co-Chairs of the 37th annual Greater Washington Region Golf Tournament. Sawchak currently serves as Chief Financial Officer for HYPORI, a virtual mobility software company with local offices in McLean, VA, … Read more

The American Heart Association and Johns Hopkins Medicine – National Capital Region Call on Women across the Greater Washington Region to ‘Reclaim Your Rhythm’ for Heart Month and Beyond

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The American Heart Association, the leading global volunteer organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke, is proud to announce that Johns Hopkins Medicine – National Capital Region (JHM-NCR) is the Live Fierce Go Red sponsor for the Greater Washington Region. JHM-NCR will focus on women’s physical and mental health around the Go Red for Women campaign that will educate the community through multiple public awareness campaigns and online educational experiences.

“When it comes to women, particularly women of color and younger women, we continue to see disparities around the recognition of symptoms, treatment of chronic stress and more,” said Jessica Melton, president and chief operating officer of Suburban Hospital, part of JHM-NCR. “Women have unique needs and risks factors when it comes to heart health. Our physicians and care teams are focused on raising awareness and bringing their expertise to support the health and well-being of women across our region.”

The campaign launches with a call for women to “Reclaim Your Rhythm” starting on Friday, February 4, as a part of the Association’s Go Red for Women National Wear Red Day.

“Go Red for Women and JHM-NCR will help women by promoting opportunities to build healthy habits and learn from

leading experts throughout the year,” said Soula Antoniou, executive director of the American Heart Association. “We’re thankful for the ongoing commitment of Johns Hopkins Medicine to improve women’s lives.”

Experts say the effects of COVID-19 are likely to influence cardiovascular health and mortality rates for many years[1], directly and indirectly, physically and emotionally.

“Now’s the time for women everywhere to prioritize their health and well-being and ‘reclaim the rhythm’ that allows them to

flourish,” said Carolyn Carpenter, president of Johns Hopkins Health System for the National Capital Region. “We recognize that fulfilling our mission of improving the health of our communities requires that we increase our support to the women who form its foundation. Our plan is to do just that through expanding access to services, disseminating new knowledge and bringing additional clinical expertise to the women of the NCR.”

5 Ways YOU Can Reclaim Your Rhythm:

Mellow Out and Reduce Stress
Stress leads to unhealthy habits like overeating, physical inactivity, smoking and risk factors for heart disease and stroke like high blood pressure, depression or anxiety.

Move to the Music
Physical activity is linked to lower risk of diseases, stronger bones and muscles, improved mental health and cognitive function, and lower risk of depression.

Feed Your Soul, Rock Your Recipes
Eat meals together as a family for a chance to connect and decompress. Regular meals at home with family reduce stress, boost self-esteem and make the whole family feel connected.

Stay on Beat with Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is a leading cause and controllable risk factor for heart disease and stroke and can contribute to worse outcomes for people who contract COVID-19.

Keep the Beat! Learn Hands-Only CPR
When a person has a cardiac arrest, survival depends on immediately receiving CPR from someone nearby. Help your community reclaim their rhythm by learning the two simple steps of Hands-Only CPR: Call 911, then press hard and fast in the center of the chest.

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Massachusetts woman joins American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women 2022 class of Real Women survivors

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To kick off American Heart Month and inspire women to ‘Reclaim Your Rhythm,’ the American Heart Association today announced 12 heart disease and stroke survivors who are sharing their stories as part of the Association’s Go Red for Women movement. Jayme Kelly, a Needham, Mass., resident who had a stroke in 2019, when she was … Read more

Massachusetts newspaper spotlights STEM Goes Red program

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The Community Advocate published a story this week about the Young Women’s Health Innovator Challenge, an American Heart Association program designed to expose girls and young women to careers in science, technology, engineering and math. The story focused on Westborough High School sophomore Olivia Yoonseo Lee, who, along with students from Worcester Technical High School, … Read more

Go Red for Women Celebrates 10th Anniversary in Baltimore, MD

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On Thursday, June 17, 2021, the American Heart Association (AHA) of Greater Maryland hosted its annual Go Red for Women luncheon, digitally, for the second year in a row due to lingering COVID-19 restrictions. Regardless of the format, it remained a powerful time where,  just shy of 100 ladies across Baltimore came together to be … Read more

From inspiration to innovation – Massachusetts students compete to improve public health

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Speaking before a panel of women from Greater Boston’s science and technology sectors, high school student Halle Roberts pitched an idea for an app that could help teenage girls better understand their health. “Often people don’t have a comfortable space or a trusted person to talk to about issues of growing up,” Myslik, a student … Read more

Boston Go Red for Women Luncheon in 3 minutes: Watch video recapping 2021 event

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Please enjoy a look back at the 2021 Go Red for Women Luncheon with a video highlighting this year’s virtual event, held Friday, Feb. 26. Featured in this highlight package are event emcee Emily Riemer, an anchor at WCVB Channel 5 Boston; Christina Crowley, a senior vice president at Dell Technologies and chairwoman of Go … Read more

Newspaper profiles Boston’s Go Red for Women chair

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The Community Advocate published a story this week profiling Christina Crowley, a stroke survivor who is chairing Boston’s Go Red for Women campaign in 2021. The piece, written by senior reporter Melanie Petrucci, chronicles Crowley’s experience having a stroke while seeing the play Dear Evan Hansen in New York City in 2017. Crowley, an executive … Read more

Boston’s Go Red for Women chair shares stroke story to raise awareness

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Christina Crowley had been looking forward to the trip for months. New York City. Broadway. The theater. As she drove from her Shrewsbury, Mass., home through Connecticut with her daughter, they sang show tunes, laughed and chatted excitedly about the day ahead. The plan: Crowley’s sister and niece would meet them in New York. The … Read more

STEMinist Brittany Young

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Do you know what it means to be a STEMinist? Go Red for Women’s STEM Goes Red is bringing amazing STEMinists to your home through our Instagram series “Saturday STEM Spotlight.” STEM Goes Red strives to engage young women and mentors, increase the number of women pursuing STEM degrees in higher education, close the gender … Read more

F.A.S.T. Friday – Survivor Spotlight

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My name is Olivia Richardson and I am a two-time stroke survivor, former LVAD patient, and heart-transplant recipient. I was first diagnosed with cardiomyopathy and had my first stroke at the age of 25. This was a shock to me because I had always been an athlete and been healthy all my life. After my … Read more

STEM Goes Red – Saturday STEM Spotlight

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As cardiovascular disease continues to be the number one killer of women, ensuring more women are at the forefront of developing science, technology, education and math (STEM) solutions has never been more imperative. STEM is our future and as a science-based health non-profit, STEM is at the heart of who we are and what we … Read more

York and Adams County Women Unite at Go Red for Women Luncheons

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More than 680 women from across York and Adams counties turned out for Go Red for Women Luncheons this February. The luncheons, held on Feb. 7 at the Out Door Country Club in York and Feb. 21 at the Wyndham Gettysburg, aim to raise awareness among women about their risk for heart disease and raised … Read more

American Heart Association seeks women of distinction

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Women of Distinction

Women throughout New Jersey are making a difference in their communities by making extraordinary contributions to health, society and other women. These women aren’t sitting on the sidelines – they are saying, “Watch me make history” by building businesses, empowering others, leading civic organizations, helping neighbors or advocating for healthier, safer neighborhoods. And the American … Read more

Hospital executive leads Go Red for Women luncheon in Central New Jersey

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Regina Foley, PhD, MBA, RN

The American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization devoted to a world of longer, healthier lives, recently announced that Regina Foley, PhD, MBA, RN, senior vice president integration/transformation for Hackensack Meridian Health will serve as chairwoman for the American Heart Association 2020 Garden State Go Red for Women Luncheon. The Go Red for Women … Read more

Massachusetts ‘wears red’ for heart health

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On the first Friday of every February, which is designated as American Heart Month, the nation comes together, igniting a wave of red from coast to coast. We call it National Wear Red Day. Here are some highlights from Massachusetts, featuring local news anchors, businesses, and volunteers who joined millions of people on Feb. 7 … Read more

STEM Goes Red inspires Boston students

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STEM Goes Red is a day-long event held by the American Heart Association to inspire 7th grade girls to explore science, technology, engineering and math outside of the classroom, while embracing being heart healthy. Our most recent Boston event, which was held on Nov. 19 at UMass Boston, featured interactive breakout sessions, an empowering keynote … Read more

Channel 5 anchors urge Boston to ‘wear red’ on National Wear Red Day

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WCVB NewsCenter 5 is urging viewers to ‘wear red’ on National Wear Red Day to raise awareness and funds in the fight against heart disease and stroke in women. The Boston news station is airing a promo featuring its female anchors promoting the campaign, which is part of the American Heart Association’s Go Red for … Read more

Hospital executive leads charge for women’s heart health in South Jersey

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Margaret Belfield headshot

The American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization devoted to a world of longer, healthier lives, recently announced that Margaret Belfield, MSN, RN, executive vice president and chief operating officer (COO) Clinical Services, AtlantiCare, will serve as chairwoman for the American Heart Association 2020 Virtual Southern New Jersey Go Red for Women Luncheon. The … Read more

New Jersey Goes Red for Women’s Heart Health

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Wear Red Day

One day a year, what you wear could help save life. For more than 16 years, New Jersey businesses, schools, media, organizations, clubs and individuals have banded together to end heart disease and stroke in women. Each year, the first Friday in February, National Wear Red Day, has helped raise awareness and funds for women’s … Read more

8-year-old, Zoe Sher, a CHD Survivor in Rochester, NY, Gives Thanks While Giving Back

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My name is Zoe Sher. I have had an atrial septal defect my whole life – all 8 years. I recently had heart surgery to close it because the cardiologist said my heart was getting too big. Before my surgery, I was excited to hear that I needed to have surgery, but on the day … Read more

Northeast PA Celebrates Nine Survivors at The Go Red for Women Luncheon

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Companies, organizations, families, and friends from the Northeast PA community gathered on Friday, November 15th at The Northeast PA Go Red for Women Luncheon. Julie Sidoni, anchor at WNEP-TV, emceed the event where nine heart and stroke survivors inspired attendees to take action together and commit to living a healthy lifestyle.  With nearly 45 percent … Read more

Philadelphia School District Superintendent Welcomes Students to STEM Goes Red

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Dr. William Hite, Superintendent to the School District of Philadelphia offered a warm welcome to 100 ninth and tenth graders to the 2nd Annual STEM Goes Red conference in Philadelphia. Although women fill close to half of all the jobs in the U.S. economy, they hold less than 25% of jobs in science, technology, engineering … Read more

Video: STEM Goes Red

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STEM Goes Red is a day-long event held by the American Heart Association to inspire 7th grade girls to explore science, technology, engineering and math outside of the classroom, while embracing being heart healthy. This year’s event, which will be held on Nov. 19 at UMass Boston, will feature interactive breakout sessions, an empowering keynote … Read more