Cheers to 10 years!
The Her Heart Challenge started in 2016 to raise awareness about women's heart disease risk and to guide them in making lasting lifestyle changes. Now approaching its 10th year, the 12-week wellness initiative has graduated more than 250 participants. The challenge has evolved to include a monthly support group, an online community, fostered ongoing friendships, strengthened family bonds, inspired art and continues to offer its "flock" encouragement well beyond its end.
Jill Zahm, MSA, RN, AHN-BC, program coordinator, Parkview Heart Institute, and two participants from cohorts passed reflect on the program's growth and how it motivated them to make their health a priority.
For more inspiring stories from the Her Heart Challenge, check out these posts on the Parkview Dashboard:
2016
Bonding marks the official start of the Her Heart Challenge
A happy ending for the Her Heart Challenge
2017
We're looking for women who are up to the Challenge
2018
A mother-daughter pair make time for heart health
Her Heart Challenge: Meet the Class of 2018
Richelle is shifting her mindset with the Her Heart Challenge
2019
Her Heart Challenge – Meet the Class of 2019
The 2019 Her Heart Challenge graduates
2020
2021
Her Heart Challenge – Meet the Class of 2021
2022
Reflecting on the Her Heart Program
2023
The legacy of the latest Her Heart Challenge group
A Her Heart Challenge participant sets SMART goals and gets moving
Challenging themselves to make change
2024
Turning the page to a healthier heart
Looking for change?
To apply for the next Her Heart Challenge, complete a digital submission here or download the form and return it to Sarah Mohrman, PPG—Cardiology, Parkview Heart Institute, 11108 Parkview Circle Drive, PO Box 5600, Fort Wayne, IN 46895-5600. Applications can also be faxed to 260-458-5850 or scanned and e-mailed to [email protected].
For women and men interested in ongoing support for their cardiovascular health from expert Parkview Heart Institute staff members, consider participating in the Her Heart Support Network or Brave Hearts, a focus group for men with heart disease.
Generosity makes Her Heart possible
The Parkview Her Heart Challenge is made possible by and offered free of charge to participants through donations to the Parkview Health Foundation. Learn how you can make a gift and support incredible programs like the challenge by visiting the Foundation online.
