Black women’s heart health: A critical issue in the US

Dr. Rachel Hardeman, Dr. Rahshana Price-Isuk, Rep. Ilhan Omar, Hennepin County Commissioner Angela Conley,, and Director of Hennepin County Public Health Sara Hollie Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death among African American women in the United States, at 47% according to the National Library of Medicine. Hypertension, a major risk factor for CVD, affects 56% of African American women, nearly 1.5 times higher than the rates in Hispanic and non-Hispanic White women. Stay in the know. Sign up for our newsletter!Get your daily dose of community news, info, events, exclusive deals and more! Rep. Ilhan Omar hosted a panel discussion on Black women’s heart health at the NorthPoint Conference Center in Minneapolis on February 19. The event, “Black Women’s Heart Health Panel and Resource Fair,” featured Hennepin County Commissioner Angela Conley, director of clinical services of NorthPoint Wellness Center; Dr. Rahshana Price-Isuk, founding director of the University of Minnesota’s Center for Anti Racism Research in Health Equity; Dr. Rachel Hardeman; and Director of Hennepin County Public Health Sara Hollie. A central theme of the discussion was the importance of mental health in cardiovascular recovery, particularly for Black women. Conley explained how a lack of adequate mental health...