From the Front Lines to the Living Room

Heart Health Conversations for Women

How These Events Begin.

Many StrongHER Hearts gatherings start with a simple conversation. One woman hears the presentation, recognizes something important, and wonders if other women in her circle might benefit from the same information. Sometimes that leads to a workplace lunch-and-learn, a community group discussion, or a small gathering among friends. If you think this conversation might be helpful for your group, we would be glad to talk about what that could look like.

Where These Conversations Happen

These presentations are designed to meet women where they already gather — in workplaces, community spaces, homes, and social groups.

  • Workplace stress doesn’t just affect productivity—it can affect long-term health as well. Many women balancing leadership roles, demanding careers, and family responsibilities rarely pause to think about their own heart health.

    These sessions help women understand how cardiovascular symptoms can appear differently and how stress, fatigue, and burnout can sometimes mask warning signs.

  • Many women are surprised to learn that women are less likely than men to receive CPR in public emergencies. Part of this comes from uncertainty, discomfort, and long-standing misconceptions about how cardiac events appear in women.

    Community presentations explore the social and psychological barriers that sometimes prevent women from receiving lifesaving help—and how awareness can change that.

    These conversations are designed to empower women with knowledge they can share with their families, friends, and communities.

  • Teachers and school staff often work in environments where pushing through fatigue and stress is simply part of the job. Over time, that mindset can make it difficult to recognize when the body is signaling that something needs attention.

    These sessions help educators understand how cardiovascular symptoms can appear during periods of high stress and how to navigate the healthcare system when schedules and responsibilities leave little time for self-care.

  • Some of the most meaningful conversations happen in small, informal settings.

    When women gather in a living room with friends, the discussion often becomes more open and personal. Many share stories of symptoms that were dismissed, questions they never felt comfortable asking, or concerns they’ve been carrying quietly.

    StrongHER Hearts provides the science and guidance—hosts simply provide the space and the conversation.

Thinking About Hosting a Gathering?

Many events begin with one woman simply asking if her group might benefit from the conversation.

If you’re curious about bringing a presentation or screening to your workplace, community group, or circle of friends, we’d be happy to talk.

Hosts of heart health gatherings receive a complimentary screening as a thank-you for bringing the conversation to their community.

Presentations typically take 45–60 minutes. When screenings are included, the overall time depends on the number of women attending and how the space is set up.

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Real Conversations About Women’s Heart Health

Women’s heart health is often misunderstood or overlooked. Through community presentations and small group conversations, StrongHER Hearts helps women better understand their symptoms, ask better questions, and feel confident taking the next steps in their care.

These conversations draw on years of experience responding to medical emergencies, combined with emerging research into how cardiovascular disease affects women.

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Common Hosting Locations:

  • Workplaces and Offices

  • School and Faculty development days

  • Community Organizations

  • Gyms and Fitness Studios

  • Church Groups

  • Book Club’s and Women’s Groups

  • Play-date Groups for young mothers

  • Small home gatherings with friends

Cardiovascular Screenings

In addition to educational presentations, StrongHER Hearts offers simple ECG screenings that can provide helpful insight into heart rhythm and other potential concerns.

These screenings are designed to:

• Provide reassurance for many women
• Identify potential abnormalities that may benefit from further evaluation
• Encourage informed conversations with a healthcare provider when appropriate

Screening options and pricing

Screenings can be scheduled individually or offered as part of a presentation or community gathering. Screenings are quick and are offered in the same comfortable settings as the presentations.

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  • A baseline screening provides a snapshot of your heart’s electrical activity using a standard ECG recording. Many women choose this option to better understand their heart rhythm and establish a reference point for future comparison.

    This screening may help:

    • identify irregular rhythms
    • detect patterns that may benefit from further medical evaluation
    • provide reassurance for women who simply want to better understand their heart health

    Each screening includes time to review the findings and discuss whether follow-up with a healthcare provider may be appropriate.

    Baseline screenings establish an initial snapshot of your cardiovascular health.

    ECG screening — $75

    CIMT ultrasound — $150

    Comprehensive screening
    (ECG + CIMT ultrasound + cardiovascular history, assessment, and written report) — $299 The most comprehensive option

  • Follow-up screenings are available for women who have previously attended a StrongHER Hearts event and would like to monitor changes over time.

    These screenings allow women to:

    • compare results with a previous ECG
    • review any changes in symptoms or concerns
    • continue building awareness of their cardiovascular health

    Follow-up screenings are often shorter and focused on monitoring trends rather than establishing a baseline. A follow-up test includes all subsequent tests after the baseline within 1 year of the last test date.

    Follow-up screenings are available within one year of a baseline screening and allow women to monitor changes over time.

    ECG screening — $40

    CIMT ultrasound — $100

    Comprehensive follow-up screening
    (ECG + CIMT ultrasound + cardiovascular history, assessment, and report) — $225

    Serial ECG monitoring
    (up to 15 ECG recordings over 30 days) — $250

  • For groups hosting a presentation or community gathering, screenings can be offered as part of the event.

    This allows attendees to learn about women’s heart health together and, if they choose, receive an individual screening afterward.

    Group events are designed to be flexible depending on:

    • the number of participants
    • the available space
    • whether one or multiple screening areas are available

    Please reach out if you would like to discuss options for hosting a presentation and screening event for your group.

    Some women choose to combine tests during the same visit to establish a broader picture of their cardiovascular health.

    ECG + CIMT ultrasound baseline — $199

    ECG + CIMT ultrasound follow-up — $125

    Comprehensive baseline screening
    (ECG + CIMT ultrasound + cardiovascular history, assessment, and report) — $299

    Comprehensive follow-up screening
    (ECG + CIMT ultrasound + cardiovascular history, assessment, and report) — $225

Screenings are educational in nature and do not replace evaluation by a physician or other healthcare provider.

What to expect during every session

Every presentation is designed to be conversational, practical, and welcoming. The goal is to help women better understand their heart health and feel confident asking questions.

  • We begin by exploring how cardiovascular disease can appear differently in women than in men. Much of the traditional medical models were built using male research data, and newer research is helping us see where important differences exist.

    Women often recognize pieces of their own experiences during this part of the conversation.

    Topics often include:

    • why symptoms in women can be different
    • why heart disease can sometimes be overlooked
    • what new research is beginning to reveal.

  • Many women expect heart disease to look dramatic and obvious. In reality, symptoms can be subtle and easy to dismiss.

    This part of the session focuses on recognizing signs that may deserve closer attention, including:

    • unusual fatigue
    • shortness of breath
    • nausea or digestive discomfort
    • back, neck, or jaw pain
    • symptoms that feel “not quite right.”

    The goal is not to create fear, but to help women better understand their bodies and know when it may be worth asking further questions.

  • Many women describe feeling uncertain about how to raise concerns with healthcare providers, especially when symptoms are unclear.

    This part of the session offers practical guidance on:

    • how to describe symptoms clearly
    • what questions can be helpful to ask
    • how to navigate medical conversations when something doesn’t feel right.

    The goal is to help women feel confident and supported in seeking answers.

  • Some of the most meaningful moments during these gatherings happen when women begin sharing their own experiences.

    Participants often talk about symptoms they once dismissed, concerns they’ve been carrying quietly, or questions they never felt comfortable asking before.

    These conversations are an important part of the session and help women realize they are not alone in their experiences.

  • For groups that choose to include screenings, participants may have the opportunity to receive a simple ECG recording after the presentation.

    Screenings are quick and can provide helpful insight into heart rhythm and other potential concerns.

    Many women find reassurance in seeing a normal result, while others discover patterns that may benefit from further medical evaluation.

    Screenings are educational in nature and are designed to support conversations with a healthcare provider when appropriate.

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