NASHVILLE, TN — The Links, Incorporated’s Hendersonville Area (TN) Chapter continues to educate women through its service initiative, “Linking Together for Wellness,” a series of webinars designed to address women’s health issues. On Thursday, Feb. 15, 6:30 p.m., the chapter will present Dr. Tina C. Gresham, a cardiologist based out of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, who will share information to help you care for your heart health and build a healthier lifestyle. The webinar is free and open to the public.
According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, killing nearly 50,000 Black women annually. Nearly 59 percent of Black women, ages 20 and older, have cardiovascular disease, 58 percent have high blood pressure and only 20 percent of Black women have their blood pressure under control. In addition to high blood pressure, many other factors contribute to heart disease and stroke among Black women, including high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, lack of physical activity, being overweight and family history of heart disease.
“It is important that we take control of our health – and that means as women we need to listen to our hearts,” said Attorney Leah Love, president of the Hendersonville Area (TN) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated. “We juggle so much, but we must make health a priority and take steps to better educate ourselves on how to do so the right way.”
“February is a time to celebrate our culture and heritage, and even our loves as many observe Valentine’s Day, but it’s also the time that we build awareness around taking care of our hearts more intently,” said Veronica T. Mallett, M.D., chair of the Hendersonville Area (TN) chapter’s Health and Human Services Facet, and chief administrative officer for the More in Common Alliance, a partnership between Morehouse School of Medicine and CommonSpirit Health.
About the Speaker
Dr. Tina C. Gresham is cardiology specialist based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. With more than 35 years of experience in the medical field, the Hempstead Long Island, New York native is a dual-degree graduate from Howard University, graduating from Howard University College of Medicine in 1987. She completed her internal medicine internship and residency programs and a fellowship in cardiology from Duke University. Gresham has published numerous articles pertaining to diet and preventive lifestyles as well.
Join us on Zoom:
Meeting ID: 776 465 9100 Password: haclinks
The Links, Incorporated, founded in 1946, is one of the oldest and largest volunteer service organizations of women who are committed to enriching, sustaining and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African-Americans and other persons of African ancestry. To learn more please visit online at www.hendersonvillearealinks.org.