SWHR Applauds House Passage of the HEART for Women Act

Washington, DC (September 30, 2010) — Important legislation to improve the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of the leading killers of American women — heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases passed the House of Representatives late last night, Septemeber 29, marking a huge victory for women’s health advocates everywhere. The Heart Disease Education, Analysis and Research and Treatment (HEART) for Women Act raises awareness among women and their health care providers about their risk for heart disease and stroke. The bill provides greater oversight of Food and Drug Administration......

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