Today's Date: March 28, 2024
Parental avoidance of toxic exposures could help prevent autism, ADHD in children, new study shows   •   Government of Canada signs two bilateral agreements with Quebec to support initiatives to improve health care   •   Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine and Palantir Partner to Create Safe Conditions for In-Person Education in Schools   •   MDWerks’ Two Trees Beverage Subsidiary to Kick Off Co-Sponsorship of Team Combat League in TCL’s Second Season Debut   •   PRIVATE SCHOOL VILLAGE (PSV) AWARDS INAUGURAL ELEMENTARY-SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS   •   Carnegie Learning Wins 2024 EdTech Award for MATHstream   •   ADM Names Commonwealth Warehouse Inc. as a 2023 Supplier Award Winner   •   Guo Guangchang: "Focus on building sustainable, predictable and enterprise with stable profit growth "   •   Avocado Green Releases 2023 Impact & Sustainability Report, Highlighting Brand Leadership in Environmental and Social Respon   •   SLB Announces Agreement to Acquire Majority Ownership in Aker Carbon Capture   •   "SHAKIRA DESDE TIMES SQUARE," an Exclusive Special Taking Viewers Behind-the-Scenes of Shakira's Historic Surprise Performance i   •   Midea Group Breaks Revenue and Profit Records with RMB 373.7 Billion in 2023   •   Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and Wells Fargo Bank Award $750K to CC Housing for Senior Affordable Housing Development   •   EIG’s MidOcean Energy Completes Acquisition of Tokyo Gas’ Interests in Portfolio of Australian Integrated LNG Projec   •   KB Home Named to Newsweek’s 2024 List of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies for a Third Consecutive Year   •   Family Source Consultants Celebrates Michigan Legislature Passing Landmark Fertility Health Care Act (House Bill 5207) to Legali   •   Dr. Melissa Ivers Launches Prestigious Scholarship Recognizing Triumph Over Adversity   •   Stora Enso publishes Green and Sustainability-Linked Financing Report 2023   •   Compass Minerals Announces Amendment to Credit Agreement   •   The Lenserf Group Launches Emotional Intelligence Academy for HBCU Interns
Bookmark and Share

Praise For Heart For Women Act

WASHINGTON - National health organizations today applauded the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee for their favorable vote on legislation to improve the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of the leading killers of American women -- heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases.

The American Heart Association, WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease, and Society for Women’s Health Research, along with millions of women and supporters across the nation are urging Congress to pass the Heart Disease Education, Analysis and Research and Treatment (HEART) for Women Act.

The HEART for Women Act would raise awareness among women and their health care providers about their risk for heart disease and stroke. The bill would also provide greater oversight of Food and Drug Administration requirements for reporting sex and race-based data about new medicines and devices and authorizes the expansion of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s WISEWOMAN screening program for low-income, uninsured women to additional states.

With more than 200 cosponsors in both the U.S. House and Senate, the HEART for Women Act has strong bipartisan support. The House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee’s passage of the bill is a critical step forward in the battle to save women’s lives.

“We are very pleased Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee members stood up for women’s heart health by approving this lifesaving legislation,” said Ralph L. Sacco, M.D., American Heart Association President. “Addressing cardiovascular disease prevention, detection, treatment and health equities in women should be a priority, and we urge Congress to pass the bill this year.”

“Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women and the HEART for Women Act will help raise awareness, improve treatment options and educate women on prevention and care,” said Phyllis Greenberger, M.S.W., President and CEO of the Society for Women’s Health Research. ”It is imperative we pass this bill to ensure that the FDA is documenting sex based differences in medications and devices.”

“The lack of adequate representation of women in clinical trials and the failure to consistently report results by sex impedes successful reduction of cardiovascular events in women,” said Lisa M. Tate, Chief Executive Officer, WomenHeart. “WomenHeart is encouraged by the Subcommittee’s action today to improve the care and treatment for women with heart disease through the HEART for Women Act.”

Every minute in this country, someone's mother, sister, wife or friend will die from heart disease, stroke or other cardiovascular diseases. These diseases claim the lives of more than 432,000 American women each year – more than the next four causes of death combined. Nearly half of all African-American women have some form of cardiovascular disease, compared to 35 percent of white women. More than 90 percent of primary care physicians do not know that more women die each year from cardiovascular disease than men, according to an American Heart Association survey.

In addition to the American Heart Association, Society for Women’s Health Research and WomenHeart: the National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease, the HEART for Women Act is also supported by about 45 organizations. The legislation was introduced by Representatives Lois Capps (D-CA) and Mary Bono Mack (R-CA) and Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK).

 

American Heart Association
Founded in 1924, we’re the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary health organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of heart disease and stroke. To help prevent, treat and defeat these diseases — America’s No. 1 and No. 3 killers — we fund cutting-edge research, conduct lifesaving public and professional educational programs, and advocate to protect public health. 

Society for Women’s Health Research 
The Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR), a national non-profit organization based in Washington D.C., is widely recognized as the thought leader in women’s health research, particularly how sex differences impact health. SWHR’s mission is to improve the health of all women through advocacy, education and research. 

WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease 
WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease is the only national organization dedicated to promoting women’s heart health through advocacy, and patient support. As the leading voice for the 42 million American women living with or at risk of heart disease, WomenHeart advocates for equal access to quality care and champions prevention and early detection, accurate diagnosis and proper treatment of women’s heart disease. 


STORY TAGS: WOMEN , MINORITY , DISCRIMINATION , DIVERSITY , FEMALE , UNDERREPRESENTED , EQUALITY , GENDER BIAS , EQUALITY



Back to top
| Back to home page
Video

White House Live Stream
LIVE VIDEO EVERY SATURDAY
alsharpton Rev. Al Sharpton
9 to 11 am EST
jjackson Rev. Jesse Jackson
10 to noon CST


Video

LIVE BROADCASTS
Sounds Make the News ®
WAOK-Urban
Atlanta - WAOK-Urban
KPFA-Progressive
Berkley / San Francisco - KPFA-Progressive
WVON-Urban
Chicago - WVON-Urban
KJLH - Urban
Los Angeles - KJLH - Urban
WKDM-Mandarin Chinese
New York - WKDM-Mandarin Chinese
WADO-Spanish
New York - WADO-Spanish
WBAI - Progressive
New York - WBAI - Progressive
WOL-Urban
Washington - WOL-Urban

Listen to United Natiosns News