The 2nd annual Women’s Heart Health Symposium, held April 26 at Gaillard Municipal Auditorium, attracted more than 300 women from throughout Charleston and the Lowcountry to enjoy heart health screenings, informative talks from MUSC Women’s Heart Care specialists, exercise demonstrations, a dance performance by Arthur Murray Dance Professionals, a Go Red fashion show, as well as shopping and door prizes provided by local merchants. Spearheaded by founder Beverly Seinsheimer and MUSC, the symposium also is an official Go Red for Women event endorsed by the American Heart Association.
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The 3rd annual Women’s Heart Health Symposium is tentatively scheduled for April 2009. To be notified about the symposium and other Women’s Heart Health events, provide your name and email address in the fields at the bottom of this page. For highlights of the 2008 Women’s Heart Health Symposium, see the videos below: | |
 Overview of the 2nd annual Women’s Heart Health Symposium
Get a flavor of the day-long event with this overview of the crowd, Go Red fashion show, dancing, group exercise, heart healthy food, merchant booths, and more!
Epidemic of Heart Disease in Women: Gossip Worth Repeating to All Your Friends!
Dr. Pamela B. Morris, MUSC Preventive Cardiologist, discusses symptoms of heart disease and how to recognize them. She also describes common diagnostic tests related to heart disease, and why they are helpful to your physician, as well as proven ways to lower your cholesterol. Hormonal Confusion: Making Sense of the Menopausal Hormone Dilemma
Dr. Christi Geier, MUSC OB/Gyn, discusses the impact of menopause and its implications for a woman's cardiovascular system. Sleepless in Charleston: Practical Tips for Healthier Sleep Habits
Dr. Qanta Ahmed, MUSC Sleep Specialist, offers insight into how lack of sleep affects women and practical advice on better sleeping habits.
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