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Together we can beat health inequity, manage risk factors and save more women – maybe you, or someone you love. Change starts with becoming aware and getting involved. 

 

Reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke

Biological differences mean females face distinct risk factors. It’s important to know what to look for. 

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Know your risks

Assess your risk for heart disease and stroke and have meaningful conversations with your healthcare providers.

Here's how

Get support from peers

Heart & Stroke online communities bring together those living with heart disease or stroke, or caring for someone, to share advice and encouragement. 

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Find services and resources

Our directory includes national and regional organizations that provide services to those impacted by heart disease and stroke.

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Help beat health inequity

Build knowledge

Participate in research studies

Researchers need your involvement. Learn about opportunities to be part of studies or clinical trials.
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Be informed

Get the report

System failure, a new Heart & Stroke report, documents the inequities that threaten women’s heart and brain health.
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Get the facts

Learn about the toll of stroke

Women face a higher risk of mental and emotional challenges after stroke. Learn more in our report: Stroke and mental health.
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Volunteer

Join the Heart & Stroke Virtual Canvass

Connect with your community, share life-saving information and help beat heart disease and stroke.

Take action today to save more women.

Donate

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See our strategy

Be part of the solution. See our roadmap to foster collaboration to advance women’s heart and brain health.

Know women’s risks

Learn how they vary with life stages and how you can protect yourself.

Explore ways to give

Your donation to Heart & Stroke will help save women’s lives and beat health inequity.