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Heart Disease Doesn’t Take Breaks

So neither does Go Red for Women. Philadelphia magazine and the American Heart Association have teamed up for American Heart Month to share how women across the country are continuing to harness their energy, passion and power to wipe out heart disease and stroke, and how you can join the cause.

See Philadelphia magazine’s Go Red for Women section >


Featured Stories


Nutrition

That Community Garden in Your Neighborhood Might Actually Be Saving Lives

How one community is sowing the seeds of health in North Philly.


Science

What COVID-19 Is Doing to Your Heart

Heart disease survivors may have a greater risk of coronavirus complications.


Survivor Story

I Could Have Died:” A Local Runner Discovered “Widow Maker” Heart Blockage

A local runner discovered “widow maker” heart blockage after pushing for testing.


VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

A Personal Fight

Long-time American Heart Association volunteer JoAnn Magnatta is not following in her parents’ footsteps.


Patient care

Heart Health’s Unsung Hero

Rethinking the role of pharmacies in preventative care.

Health Horizons

One New Heart Valve Saves Two Lives

Experts from Virtua Health performed a first-of-its-kind procedure, saving the lives of both a South Jersey mom-to-be and her baby.


Heart Disease Myths, Busted

Historically, most heart disease research has been conducted with men, leading to many common misconceptions about heart disease in women.


Health Funding

North Philly Gets a $1 Million Boost for Health Equity

New funding for the city’s neighborhoods struggling the most.

Champions

Peek into the minds of some of the region’s top heart experts and hear their advice on how to stay heart healthy.

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Recipes

Who says heart healthy recipes have to be boring? Check out these drool-worthy dishes that will have your taste buds jumping.

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Fitness 

One of the very best gifts you can give your heart is physical activity. Discover the inspiration and advice you need to get moving.

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SPONSORED BY:

American Heart Month

February

heart.org

National Wear Red Day

February 5th

goredforwomen.org

Gender Does Matter: Unique Cardiac Risk Factors in Women

February 23rd | 1-2:15 p.m.

Kate Hawthorne, MD
Cardiologist, Lankenau Heart Institute
Register in advance for this webinar

Understanding Skipped Heart Beats, Flutters and Palpitations in Women

February 9th | 6-7:15 p.m.

Maribel Hernandez, MD
Cardiologist, Lankenau Heart Institute
Medical Director, Women’s Heart Initiative
Register in advance for this webinar

The Mediterranean Diet

February 3rd | Noon

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The DASH Diet

February 9th | 10 a.m.

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Managing Your Blood Pressure

February 17th | 10 a.m.

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Heart Disease: What You Need to Know

February 23rd | 2 p.m.

Linda Barrasse, MD
Cardiologist, Lankenau Heart Institute
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Go Red for Women Luncheon and VIP Reception

May

By invitation only

Philadelphia Go Red for Women Celebration

May 7, 2021

For additional information, contact ali.lang@heart.org

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