Women's Heart Health: What You Need to Know

Jersey City, NJ – Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for women in the United States. Yet, many women are unaware of the signs, symptoms, and risk factors associated with this condition. In Hudson County, New Jersey, the impact of heart disease is significant, and proactive steps are needed to address it. According to New Jersey State Health Assessment Data (2020), Hudson County reported a rate of 101.4 deaths per 100,000, which places the County above the state average of 99.5 and below the national average of 107.8.

To equip and empower residents of Hudson County with valuable information on heart disease, especially in women, Jersey City Medical Center, a facility of RWJBarnabas Health, is collaborating with the Hudson County Chamber of Commerce and the Jack and Ronnie McGreevey Civic Association to present an informative and interactive session focused on women's heart health. The educational event will be held Friday, February 23, 2024, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in The Museum at Jersey City Medical Center, 350 Montgomery Street, Jersey City, in the First Floor Auditorium.

At the event, a panel of health experts will share valuable insights and tips on how women can prevent, diagnose, and treat heart disease in women. In addition, attendees will learn the common and uncommon risk factors for heart disease and how to assess risk; they will also participate in a discussion on how heart disease affects men and women. Attendees will also learn more about the value of regular well-woman visits, essential tests, and health screenings and how dietary and lifestyle choices contribute to a healthy and strong heart.

Attendees will also be able to direct questions to the panel of experts from Jersey City Medical Center, which includes Mary Abed, MD, Cardiology; Kimberly A. Skelding, MD, Division Chief of Cardiovascular Services and Chief of Cardiology; Kristin Carlino, MS, RDN, CSOWM, Registered Dietitian, Patricia Chau, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology; and Ije Akunyili, MD, Chief Medical Officer, will moderate the discussion.

Registration in advance is requested by visiting: rwjbh.org/events/event/?event=39104.

All attendees will receive a boxed lunch; parking information will be shared upon registration.

About Jersey City Medical Center

Jersey City Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, is Healing, Enhancing, and Investing in Hudson County. It is a comprehensive, full-service acute and sub-acute care 348-bed teaching hospital. A not-for-profit hospital, the Medical Center is a state-designated Level II Regional Trauma Center with nearly 16,000 admissions and over 80,000 Emergency Department visits annually. The hospital's specialty services include women's health, orthopedics, heart and vascular care, and behavioral health. JCMC is the only full-service heart hospital in Hudson County, offering access to outstanding cardiologists and sophisticated and advanced treatments, such as cardiac surgery and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacements (TAVR). RWJBarnabas Health and Jersey City Medical Center are in partnership with Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the state's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. JCMC is also a state-designated stroke center, a regional comprehensive cardiac center, a perinatal intensive care center, a regional level 3 neonatal intensive care unit for critically ill newborns, and home to the most advanced robotic-assisted surgical program in Hudson County. JCMC, a provider of Advanced Life Support for Hudson County, runs 911 Medical Call Screening for Hudson County and operates one of the state's busiest EMS systems.