ABOUT THE WOMEN'S HEART FOUNDATION MissionThe Women's Heart Foundation, the only Non-Governmental Organization that designs and implements demonstration projects for the prevention of heart disease, is a 501(c)3 charitable organization dedicated to improving survival and quality of life. Goals
OutreachThe Women's Heart Foundation specializes in the design and
implementation of wellness, prevention and early intervention programs. The organization
has received both national and international recognitions for its ability to reach out
to women. As the front runner for women's cardiovascular disease issues,
WHF is proud that the movement that it started in 1986 is now a global one, with mobilization of
world health organizations, government, academic and science communities to bring about social
change.
Our Staff
Our Programs and Initiatives
WHF has invested in capacity-building; remained loyal to its local community; kept the promise; secured its information systems; and expanded its network of health partners and volunteers. WHF now looks forward to making its programs available to every child in every school so that parents, teachers, school administrators and health leaders can begin to come to terms with the obesity crisis that threatens the future of America. The organization's board of trustees is supported by medical,
legal and financial advisors and five standing committees: Education, Outreach
Communications, Fund Development and Nominations. Trustees
Chief Financial Officer: Girard Pisauro III, CPA Chief Medical Advisor Barbara Roberts, MD, FACC, USA see biography Past Chief Medical Advisor (1997-2004) Steven Samuel, MD, FACC, USA Trenton Cardiology Associates, NJ Past Chief Medical Advisor (1992-1997) James D. Sink, MD, FACC, USA Former Chief of Cardiovascular Sugery Philadelphia Heart Institute Science Advisor/Gender Medicine Marianne J. Legato, MD, USA see biography Advisory BoardDolores DalyDarlene J. Goldstein, MD Lyman Hunter, Pharm D Cheryl Lunnen, RN Luis A. Mispireta, MD, FACC, FSTS, FICPS Dula F. Pacquiao, EdD, RN CTN Joanne R. Samuel, MSN, RN, CS, CCRN Jan R. Weber, MD, FACC Kathleen B. Williamson, MS, RNC, FAACVPR |
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