Red Dress Brunch: A Heart Health Affair (2025)
Hearts of Valor Inc. hosted a Red Dress Brunch in June 2025 to shine the spotlight on women’s heart health.
Education: Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease presented by Dr. Rao, MD. Additionally, 40+ guests received resources from WomenHeart including Red Bags of Courage and current gender-specific information from the Treat Me Right campaign
Access: Care Access provided free heart & kidney screenings + $45 stipends to attendees for participating
Awareness: Our 2-part fashion show featured fitness models from Body Bar Odessa and heart survivors
Together, we addressed health inequities, including education, access, and awareness.
Heart to Heart Luncheon (2024)
Hearts of Valor Inc. hosted a Heart to Heart luncheon in February 2024 to honor heart survivors and provide education regarding treatment management, post diagnosis. Juliana Dennis gave a presentation on nutrition and heart-healthy meals. Dr. Adam Cerissi covered understanding your diagnosis, managing your blood pressure, and communicating with healthcare professionals. Dr. Venus Miller discussed the mental and emotional impact of living with heart disease and the importance of prioritizing mental health for heart survivors.
