Community Education

Educating Women about Heart Disease

Heart disease is the #1 killer of American women today, more than breast and lung cancers combined. Recognizing the symptoms and risks, making lifestyle changes and getting timely care can save a woman's life.

The GW Woman's Heart Program is the only comprehensive program in the Washington D.C. area today, and one of very few in the entire nation, that is exclusively dedicated to increasing awareness of heart disease as a major health risk in women.

Seminars and educational programs are held for the public at the Women's Heart Program office as well as the hospital.

In addition, our staff and physicians are available for speaking engagements at your business or community organization located in the D.C. area.

Speakers from the Women's Heart Program are available to talk with community and professional groups. To schedule a speaker for a community or professional group, please call 202.715.5400

Few Women Know All the Facts About Heart Disease. Do You?

More woman die each year from heart disease than breast and lung cancers combined!

More women than men have died of cardiovascular disease every year since 1984.

43% of women who have heart attacks die within one year compared to 24% of men.

Despite the alarming statistics, it’s estimated that just 8% of women consider heart disease their greatest health risk.

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GW Women't Heart Program
2131 K. Street, NW #800
Washington, DC 20037

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