The Recipe for an Impactful Women's Heart Program: The Time Is Now.

Abstract

Introduction: Multiple publications provide guidance on the conceptualization, development, and maintenance of women's heart centers. Despite religious implementation of those guidelines, the practical experience is fraught with roadblocks.

Objective: Our focus in this communication is to share those practical lessons learned from our experience in establishing seven women's heart centers in Michigan and three in Tennessee.

Conclusion: To better understand - What does it take to make the centers sustainable, successful, reproducible, and viable? What is the blueprint for the future generations of leaders to develop women's heart centers that are accessible and effective?