In this episode, host Heather Maurer, MA, CAE, talks with Dr. Renee Jones, DNP, RN, WHNP-BC, FAWHONN, about the critical role Women's Health Nurse Practitioners (WHNPs) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) play in women's heart health. Dr. Jones shares her personal experience with heart disease and highlights the importance of early screening, prevention, and education, especially during key life stages like pregnancy and perimenopause. She unpacks major risk factors such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and mental health, while advocating for proactive lifestyle changes.
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NPWH Clinical Position Statement: To learn more about NPWH and our Clinical Position Statement on Cardiovascular Health in Women, visit
NPWH Clinical Position Statement on Cardiovascular Health in Women
NPWH Continuing Education & Journal Club
Expand your expertise with NPWH’s continuing clinical education offerings, covering essential topics like menopause, sexual health, maternal mental health, and STIs. Visit our website to explore our CE offerings and become part of a community dedicated to excellence in women’s and gender-related healthcare.
NPWH’s Clinical Journal for Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (CJNPWH) is dedicated to empowering WHNPs and APRNs with up-to-date clinical, policy, and professional development content. As a trusted resource, we prioritize diverse perspectives—considering the populations served, clinical settings, specialties, and experience levels of our readers. We are especially committed to publishing research that addresses health disparities and advances health equity. Our newly launched Journal Club offers NPWH members the opportunity to discuss the latest research and earn free CE, keeping you informed on emerging trends and best practices in women’s and gender-related healthcare.
Join NPWH Today: As a certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse specializing in women’s healthcare, you need the right support to provide the best clinical care. NPWH offers continuing education, advocacy, and a professional network dedicated to key topics like midlife transition, sexual health, reproductive health, and maternal care. NPWH membership provides you with over 20 FREE CEs a $700 value. Join the NPWH community today and get $10 off membership with code NPWH25 at npwh.org.
NPWH Mission: NPWH is the professional community for Women's Health Nurse Practitioners and other advanced practice registered nurses who provide women's and gender-related healthcare. We set a standard of excellence by generating, translating, and promoting the latest research and evidence-based clinical guidance, providing high quality continuing education, and advocating for patients, providers, and the WHNP profession. Our mission includes protecting and promoting a woman and all individuals' rights to make their own choices regarding their health and well-being within the context of their lived experience and their personal, religious, cultural, and family beliefs.
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