Published Date – 27 May 2024
On May 8th, Women As One joined forces with key partners in Washington, DC to highlight critical issues in women’s cardiac health. Discover how together, we are driving the conversation towards actionable change.
Living in Washington, DC for well over a decade, I’m always struck by the beauty of the United States Capitol. The people’s house is a symbol of our democracy and the way our voices and actions can shape legislation over time. On Wednesday, May 8th, I had the honor of representing Women As One alongside our founder, Dr. Roxana Mehran, our Chief Innovation Officer, Rebecca Ortega, and our physician champion, Dr. Sharonne Hayes. Together, we shared our collective story and championed the cause of women’s heart health.
Women As One had a tremendous day in Washington, DC, partnering with Medtronic, WomenHeart, and The Atlantic to bring much-needed public attention to women’s cardiac health and the persistent gender disparities in treatment, representation, diagnosis, and belief.
The morning session featured two panel discussions entitled “Elevating the Future of Women’s Health.” In the afternoon, we took our mission to Capitol Hill, meeting with key congressional representatives.
This was our first time engaging with legislators, and here’s what we learned:
Our day in Washington was fantastic, but it was not a one-time conversation. We are energized and committed to working on the next steps to turn these discussions into action. A special thanks to our Congressional Representatives and their staff—Rep. Robin Kelly, Rep. Jen Kiggans, Rep. Annie Kuster, Rep. Kat Cammack, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, and Rep. Angie Craig—for their time and attention.
Written by Erika Squeri, Head of Engagement at Women As One