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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