Sacramento Lawyer Wins National Award for Women’s Heart Health Advocacy

In a powerful testament to the impact of grassroots advocacy, Sacramento attorney and community advocate Anh Phoong has been named the 2026 National Woman of Impact™ Winner by the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement. Phoong’s journey began after her mother survived a heart attack, a stark reminder that cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in women. Driven by this personal connection, she led a nine-week campaign that mobilized over 100 people in Sacramento to raise awareness, promote healthier habits, and fund critical research. Her efforts earned her the top honor, highlighting the urgent need for women to prioritize heart health.

The Woman of Impact campaign, part of the broader Go Red for Women movement, challenges changemakers nationwide to form Impact Teams and drive community-level change. Participants focus on educating about cardiovascular risks, encouraging lifestyle shifts like daily movement and stress management, and raising funds for research and advocacy. Phoong’s success underscores the campaign’s reach: nominees across the country influenced thousands, proving that small habits—like walking or healthier eating—can collectively save lives. Yet, despite progress, fewer than half of women recognize CVD as their greatest health threat, and women remain underrepresented in research and underserved in care.

As the 2026 winner, Phoong joins a network of advocates working to close these gaps. The American Heart Association, a relentless force for longer, healthier lives, continues to drive breakthroughs through initiatives like Go Red for Women, which has been nationally sponsored by CVS Health for over two decades. For media inquiries, contact Katie Kwapich at Katie.Kwapich@Heart.org. View the original release on www.newmediawire.com.