Utah women raise awareness about heart health through personal stories, quilting

Key Points:

• Chloe Harmer, who has undergone two open-heart surgeries since infancy, emphasizes the importance of heart health after overcoming significant heart conditions and returning to active pursuits like running and skiing.
• Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for women in the U.S., but medical focus has historically been more on men, despite women experiencing different and sometimes less recognized symptoms.
• Dr. John Doty highlights that women should be vigilant about changes in their heart health, stay active, and consult doctors about symptoms such as unusual fatigue, chest pain, or shortness of breath.
• A local group of women is raising awareness for women's heart health by creating and auctioning over 80 handmade quilts at the Holiday Quilt Show, with proceeds supporting Intermountain Health's Women's Heart and Vascular Program.
• The Holiday Quilt Show and auction will be held Nov. 10-12 at Thanksgiving Point, aiming to support heart health initiatives and encourage women not to take their cardiovascular health for granted.