California Nurse Honored as National Champion for Women's Heart Health
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Kat Ascencio-Holmes wins National Woman of Impact, leading the charge against cardiovascular disease, gaining recognition and empowering women.
Through the Woman of Impact campaign, volunteers raise awareness and funds for women's heart health, advocating for better health outcomes.
Katrina Ascencio-Holmes' mission empowers women to prioritize health, inspiring longer and healthier lives through awareness and support.
Join the movement with Go Red for Women, fighting heart disease, knowing your risk, and leading a heart-healthy life for a better tomorrow.
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Katrina Ascencio-Holmes, a chief nurse officer at Sutter Health, has been recognized as the American Heart Association's 2025 National Woman of Impact, bringing critical attention to women's cardiovascular health. Her selection underscores the urgent need to address heart disease, which remains the leading cause of death among women.
Nearly 45% of women over age 20 are living with some form of cardiovascular disease, making Ascencio-Holmes's advocacy work particularly significant. Her personal connection to the cause stems from a deeply emotional experience: losing her sister-in-law to a heart attack at just 40 years old.
The Woman of Impact campaign, which ran from February 7 to April 10, involved peer volunteers from 96 communities nominating 507 participants to raise awareness about women's heart health. By sharing her story and professional expertise, Ascencio-Holmes aims to encourage open discussions about cardiovascular disease and stroke prevention.
Her recognition highlights a broader mission to empower women to prioritize their health and understand their cardiovascular risks. The Go Red for Women movement, through which Ascencio-Holmes will continue her advocacy, seeks to challenge women to know their personal heart health risks and take proactive steps toward prevention.
The national recognition serves as a powerful reminder of the critical importance of women's heart health and the potential for individual stories to drive meaningful public health awareness and change.
Curated from NewMediaWire
