The American Heart Association is seeking women entrepreneurs in Southwest Washington and Oregon to apply for financial grants for business solutions to address social determinants of health.
People living in underserved communities have a higher risk of developing heart disease, according to a press release from the group. The mortality rate from cardiovascular disease and stroke is higher among Black Americans than for all other ethnicities.
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