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

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

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

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

Hampton Roads unites to help eliminate heart disease and stroke in women

American Heart Association’s signature Go Red for Women Luncheon raises awareness and critical funds, while calling for action against health disparities This year, more than 400 people dressed in red will attend the American Heart Association Hampton Roads’ annual Go Red for Women Luncheon on Friday, February 14, 2025 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center … 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

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