Marseille on March 7 and 8, Nouméa on March 9, Issy-les-Moulineaux on March 13, Saintes on March 21, and the Arenberg mining site near Valenciennes on March 26, 27 and 28: the first editions have lived up to all their promises, with a high level of satisfaction among the women who benefited from free cardiovascular and gynecological screening, as well as the healthcare professionals who took part.
The program is based on existing resources (human and material), and adapts to the constraints of the host structure. It involves a six-step screening process, with blood pressure measurement, lipid and glycemic tests, ECG and vascular echo-doppler if necessary. Cardiovascular and/or gynecological check-ups are offered as a follow-up.
The article, signed by Dr Manon Jouffroy, Patrick Devos, Thierry Drilhon and Pr Claire Mounier-Vehier, describes the method and results of a national prevention campaign conducted throughout France on the innovative theme of cardio-gynecology. Based on data from the first 4,300 women welcomed on the [...]
The Women's Heart Bus kicked off its 2022 tour from March 9 to 11 in Cannes, to combat cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death among women. It offered a 7-step screening program for women in vulnerable situations, free of charge upon registration. Over 200 women were screened. 1. [...]
Unlike the Heart Bus, Women's Heart Day relies on the logistical and human resources of the care centers that host it. And to make up for the absence of the bus and its trailer, which are used to house and transport medical equipment along the route through France, Agir pour le Cœur des Femmes [...]