Let's Talk - About Past Events
The UCLA Women’s Cardiovascular Center series: 'Let's Talk; Women's Heart Health.'
Since 2017 The UCLA Women's Cardiovascular Center has consistently produced and presented an annual educational program in our series 'Let's Talk Women's Heart Health.' Each year differs in the subject content, but is always focused on contemporary themes and issues, and includes the latest cutting edge research and information. Our Center's expert physicians and staff present a day packed with valuable facts centered around Heart Health & Mindful Living. Discussions include overall heart health, preventative measures, stress reduction, mindful living and more. Guests are treated to a unique panel presentation by our doctors, followed by a Q&A period with the audience. Our event reaches capacity each year, and we post video, photos and details from each previous event here for your viewing and listening pleasure.
This year's event
“On Sunday, February 22, 2026, the The UCLA Women’s Cardiovascular Center (WCC), presented our annual community outreach event 'Let’s Talk Healthy Aging in Women: Getting to the Heart of What Matters' to a packed house. Attendees joined us for an afternoon filled with engaging presentations by our expert panelists. Hot topics that raised awareness about heart health and aging. Our panel, of women physicians who specialize in cardiovascular health, offered presentations on the latest research, patient interventions and therapeutics aimed at improving health."
Previous years Let's Talk Women's Heart Health
Please enjoy these videos from our earlier events, offering expert panelist presentations focused on the latest healthy living tips and resources.
2025 Let’s Talk Stress and Your Heart - Wildfires, Uncertainty, and Resilience
“On Wednesday February 26th, 2025, the UCLA Women's Cardiovascular Center held our annual program in a Virtual Zoom Webinar. The theme for the event was: 'Let’s Talk: Stress and Your Heart - Wildfires, Uncertainty, and Resilience’. We once again featured our outstanding team of physician’s presentations, and a Q&A session. We invite you to watch the replay of our panel of experts in women's cardiovascular health to learn more about how you can improve your life and health".
2024 Let's Talk Women's Heart Health
On Saturday March 16, 2024, the UCLA Women's Cardiovascular Center presented another successful Let's Talk; Women's Heart Health program to over 300 guests at UCLA's California NanoSystems Institute. The theme 'A Healthy Heart is Key to Thriving at All Ages' included a presentation by leading women cardiologists sharing information about the latest research and innovative therapuetics aimed at improving women's health. The panelists included Karol Watson, M.D., Ph.D., Marcella Calfon Press, M.D., Ph.D. Tamara Horwich, M.D., M.S., Anne Saltzman, Psy.D., Janki Shah, M.D., Lua Jafari M.D., Rajita Patil M.D., Jonathan Tobias M.D., Shipra Hingorany M.D., and guest speakers. Attendees also enjoyed heart healthy snacks during a reception hour that included educational information, table displays, soothing jazz music, and additional UCLA associates and resources.
The video and additional resources from our event are posted above. Please enjoy re-watching, or seeing it for the first time.
2023 Let's Talk Heart, Body & Soul
On Saturday, February 4, 2023. The Center's annual Let's Talk; Women's Heart Health program was held in celebration of American Heart Month, at the UCLA Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center. The Women’s Cardiovascular Center directors and physicians presenters included: Karol Watson, M.D., Ph.D. Marcella Calfon Press, M.D., Ph.D. Tamara Horwich, M.D., M.S., Anjani Mattai, M.D. Anne Saltzman, Psy.D. Janki Shah, M.D. and Vijaya Surampudi, M.D. The physicians were joined by special guests including Marin Hinkle who hosted the event.
2022 Let's Talk Women's Heart Health
On February 01, 2022, the Center held our first virtual Lets Talk Women's Heart Health event, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our panel of expert physicians engaged a large audience presenting topics including the latest innovations and therapeutics aimed at improving heart health through stress reduction and lifestyle changes. Our pioneering research on the heart-mind connection at the UCLA Women's Cardiovascular Center continues to show great promise in diagnosing and caring for our cardiovascular patients.
2018 Let's Talk Women's Heart Health
October 20, 2018, at the UCLA California Nanosystems Institute (CNSI), UCLA Westwood Campus! Panelists included; Dr. Karol Watson, Dr. Marcella Calfon Press, Dr. Tamara Horwich, Dr. Anne Saltzman, and special guests including; Dr. Anjani Mattai; 'Whole Women Health', Dr. Preethi Srikanthan; 'Diabetes and the Female Heart', Dr. Vijaya Surampudi; 'Healing Through Nutrition'; Grace Griffin, Boston Scientific; 'Close the gap' a health equity initiative.
2017 Let's Talk Women's Heart Health
October 14, 2017 UCLA Women's Cardiovascular Center and Boston Scientific's Close The Gap hosted our first Let's Talk educational event. The Center's physicians and guests shared engaging, information for healthier, mindful living. Attendees enjoyed a heart-healthy menu sampling, soothing live music,information tables with resources for healthy diet and lifestyle, and a panel presentation emceed by Ms. Bri Winkler(ABC Morning News Meteorologist).
Thank you to our UCLA associates who joined us in making our 2024 Let's Talk event a success. Please visit the links below for additional information.
