Chicago Women in Media luncheon at RPM Seafood to raise awareness about heart health. (Photo by Jennifer Valdes Echiburu)
The American Heart Association hosted its 4th Chicago Women in Media Luncheon at RPM Seafood Aug. 14. First launched in 2017, this gathering brings together women from Chicago’s rich and diverse media outlets to discuss critical health issues and explore the best avenues to bring awareness to women's cardiovascular disease and other heart-related issues.
Diana Palomar, (ABC-7) Rachel Klousnitzer (AHA Sr. Communications Director) and Judy Hsu (ABC-7 host). (Candace Jordan photo)
This year’s program covered multiple topics, such as barriers to healthy living, mental health, social determinants of health and the Nation of Lifesavers, an initiative whose mission is to double survival rates of cardiac arrest by 2030.
American Heart Association team: Haley Taylor, Shelby Wolf, Meghan Gaeger, Rachel Klousnitzer, Jorie Goins and Brittany Walsh. (Candace Jordan photo)
The luncheon continues to be a cornerstone for strengthening longstanding media partnerships, building new connections and driving impactful coverage that amplifies the American Heart Association’s mission and advances campaigns like Go Red for Women.
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Women in Media Luncheon 2025 attendees included host Judy Hsu- ABC, Diana Palomar- ABC, Dawn Hasbrouck- FOX, LeeAnn Trotter- NBC, Cindy Kuzma- Freelance health reporter, Micah Yason- WBEZ , Candace Jordan- Chicago Star Media, Atavia Reed- Block Club, Adrienne Rogers- WVON, Ariel Parrella Aureli- Block Club, Kthiseke- KISS 103.5, Dr. Rupa Sanghani- Rush Heart Center, Rachel Klousnitzer- Sr. Communications Director, Brittany Walsh- Executive Director/SVP and Meghan Gaeger- AVP.
Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in women. One in 3 die from this disease. But, the good news is, that up to 80% of heart disease and strokes may be prevented. (For more info, visit heart.org, 1-800-242-8721)
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