Women's Heart Health in Maine

The overall leading cause of death among Maine women is Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), yet many women are still unaware of this fact. The Maine CDC/DHHS Cardiovascular Health Program works collaboratively with the Maine Cardiovascular Health Council’s Women and Heart Health Committee to increase public awareness and knowledge of

• Cardiovascular Disease among women
• The major risk factors for CVD
• The importance of knowing the symptoms of heart attack and stroke and the need to call 911

For more information about the Women and Heart Health Committee visit their website

Wisdom Gained from the Heart
Wisdom in the Heart of Maine is a 13 minute DVD that touchingly highlights Maine women sharing their personal stories of surviving and living with cardiovascular disease. You can view the video below or contact Elizabeth Foley (207-622-7566 x297) if you are interested in getting a DVD of the video.

Video part 1

Video part 2