PRWEB·2026-01-24 00:00Core Insights - The WomenHeart Summit aims to elevate women's voices in heart care, advance research, and ensure every woman receives the heart care she deserves [1][5] - The Summit will feature the Heart Health IS Women's Health Forum and the Wenger Awards on February 2, 2026, focusing on gender-specific risks and actionable solutions in women's cardiovascular care [1][4] Event Details - The Heart Health IS Women's Health Forum will gather clinicians, researchers, advocates, policymakers, and women with heart disease experiences to discuss emerging science and policy priorities [1][4] - Dr. ShantaQuilette Carter-Williams will serve as the keynote speaker and emcee for the Wenger Awards, bringing her personal story as a heart attack and stroke survivor to inspire attendees [2] Advocacy Efforts - On February 3, 2026, WomenHeart Champions will participate in Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill, advocating for increased federal research funding and improved access to heart health resources for women [3] - Key advocacy priorities include expanding clinical trial participation and enhancing preventive heart health screening programs like WISEWOMAN [3] Sponsorship and Support - The Summit is supported by various sponsors, including Merck & Co. as the Diamond Sponsor and Medtronic, Amgen, and Novartis as Platinum Sponsors, all committed to advancing women's cardiovascular health [5] - WomenHeart is recognized as the first national patient-centered organization dedicated to improving the lives of women at risk for heart disease through support and advocacy [6]