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The Minority Leaders Podcast is a women of color leadership initiative sponsored by Catalyst Global Strategies, LLC, a public affairs firm in Washington, D.C. As #Catalysts4Good we have partnered with the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) chapters of The Links, Incorporated to bring you a special episode of the Minority Leaders in support of the 16th Annual DMV Links Red Dress Weekend!
In this episode, I am joined by Suzanne Walker—President Arlington (VA) Chapter of the Links Incorporated and Dr. Kelly Epps-Anderson, MD, MSHP— a Link member and Director of Interventional Cardiology Clinical Trials at the Inova Schar Heart and Vascular Institute to get to the heart of the matter.
Heart health isn't just a personal concern; it's a community triumph—or tragedy. That's the hard-hitting reality we unpack during this episode. Together, we unravel the startling statistics of cardiovascular disease in Black women and the life-saving measures being implemented through the Red Dress Weekend. This episode is a deep dive into the intersection of race, health, and community, as we shine a spotlight on this silent killer that affects 59% of Black women over 20.
If you're looking to empower yourself and your loved ones with the tools to take charge of your heart health, make sure to catch the 16th Annual DMV Links Red Dress Weekend kickoff event on event on #NationalWearRedDay Friday, February 02, 2024 from 7:00pm-9:00pm ET on Facebook Live, coming to you “Straight From The Heart”, with expert speakers + panelists + curated content on #hearthealth #totalwellness. Register for the event here.
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00:00 - Red Dress Weekend
07:24 - Heart Disease in African American Women
16:41 - Heart-Healthy Diets and Heart Disease Symptoms
