Dear John,
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women—yet too often, their symptoms are dismissed, their diagnoses are delayed, and their treatment falls short of clinical best practices. Women face higher rates of misdiagnosis and worse outcomes simply because the healthcare system is not designed with them in mind.
WomenHeart is committed to breaking that cycle. Treat Me Right: Improving Heart Care for Women is a nationwide initiative to change this reality. Through education, advocacy, and collaboration, Treat Me Right empowers women with the knowledge and confidence to demand the timely, evidence-based heart care they deserve.
Why This Matters:
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Many women experiencing heart disease symptoms are misdiagnosed or told their symptoms are due to anxiety or stress.
- Even when women seek care, they often receive delayed or inadequate treatment compared to men.
- Clinical guidelines exist to improve heart disease diagnosis and treatment, but too few patients and healthcare providers are aware of them.
With Treat Me Right, we are equipping women with the tools to recognize heart disease symptoms, advocate for themselves in medical settings, and push for systemic change.
Join us in making heart care better for women.
📩 Download our advocacy toolkit today to learn how to take action, share life-saving resources, and spread awareness in your community.
