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10.16.24 | Heart Health
Women’s Heart Health Q&A with Dr. Nieca Goldberg 

SWHR spoke with Dr. Nieca Goldberg, Medical Director of Atria New York City and Clinical Associate Professor of medicine at […]

9.27.24 | Heart Health
Now and Later: Understanding the Burden of Heart Disease and Depression in Young Women

Rates of depression and risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) are increasing in young women (aged 18-49), which may also increase the rates of premature CVD and poor cardiovascular health in women.

9.20.24 | Menopause
Moving from Invisibility to Empowerment for Women in Midlife  

Midlife represents about 63% of women in the United States, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Yet, health research focused on this critical window for healthy aging interventions in women has been understudied.

9.3.24 | Heart Health
Diagnosing Cardiovascular Disease 101: What Women Should Know

Understanding women’s CVD risk and prioritizing early diagnoses are crucial for healthy aging and better patient outcomes. 

8.7.24 | Policy
Senate Approves FY 2025 Labor-HHS Bill with Major Boosts for Women’s Health  

On August 2nd the Senate Appropriations Committee advanced the fiscal year (FY) 2025 Labor, HHS, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill (Labor-HHS). The committee approved the spending bill with a bipartisan 25-3 vote.

5.28.24 | Research and Clinical Trials
SWHR Discusses Actions to Improve Women’s Heart Health at OSSD 2024 

SWHR Chief Science Officer Irene O. Aninye, PhD presents at the “Lights, Camera, and Action to Improve Women’s Heart Health” […]

2.23.24 | Heart Health
SWHR Launches Heart Health Policy Agenda

SWHR launched its latest policy agenda, "Improving Women's Heart Health Outcomes Across the Lifespan," informed by an interdisciplinary Heart Health Policy Working Group of policy professionals, researchers, clinicians, and patient advocates.

2.7.24 | Health Equity
A Call to Action to Addressing Heart Health Across a Woman’s Lifespan, Informed by Data Dashboard

To offer solutions and bring attention to IHD and American Heart Month this February, SWHR has released a resource spotlighting actions to address gaps in heart health education for women across the lifespan.

11.28.23 | Diagnostics
Diagnostic Screenings May Help Reveal the Power of Preventative Health 

The importance of preventative health care for women was reiterated time and time again throughout the SWHR Value of Diagnostics within Women’s Health virtual public forum series this year.