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Melissa Turner, Impact Campaign Development Director at the American Heart Association (AHA), joins Dr. Shawna on today's episode.
Melissa shares the history and evolution of the AHA, the impact of the Go Red for Women campaign for women's heart and brain health research, and the AHA's role in health advocacy.
Dr. Shawna is a 2026 Woman of Impact Nominee through the AHA. She is fundraising for women's heart health research. Click here to donate from now until April 9, 2026.
If you would like to donate past April 9, you can donate to the Go Red for Women campaign here.
Links that support the podcast discussion:
-How is women's heart health different from men's heart health?
-How has CPR training changed and where can people learn the most up to date technique?
-Life's Essential 8
By Dr. Shawna BerkMelissa Turner, Impact Campaign Development Director at the American Heart Association (AHA), joins Dr. Shawna on today's episode.
Melissa shares the history and evolution of the AHA, the impact of the Go Red for Women campaign for women's heart and brain health research, and the AHA's role in health advocacy.
Dr. Shawna is a 2026 Woman of Impact Nominee through the AHA. She is fundraising for women's heart health research. Click here to donate from now until April 9, 2026.
If you would like to donate past April 9, you can donate to the Go Red for Women campaign here.
Links that support the podcast discussion:
-How is women's heart health different from men's heart health?
-How has CPR training changed and where can people learn the most up to date technique?
-Life's Essential 8