Bayhealth Neurologist Wins 2025 Delaware Woman of Impact Honor

Newark, DE, April 22, 2025 — Dr. Jessica Lowe, a neurologist and epileptologist at Bayhealth, is the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Delaware Woman of Impact Winner for 2025. She won the local competition by raising funds and increasing awareness to combat heart disease and stroke in women while improving overall well-being in the community. Dr. Lowe earned an impressive 88,000 in cash donations and impact points, ranking her fifth in the Eastern States Region which spans over 11 states. According to the American Heart Association, a global force for longer, healthier lives, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death among women in the U.S., claiming the lives of 1 in 3 women and disproportionately affecting women of color.

 

“Thanks to the efforts of incredible leaders like Dr. Lowe and all of our nominees, we’re making strides to ensure all women in Delaware are seen, heard and counted when it comes to their health,” said Jim Murphy, Executive Director of the American Heart Association, Delaware. “Together, we have the power to help ensure more women are represented in research, have the information they need for heart health through every stage of life and receive quality and timely care. The power of our community coming together creates better health outcomes for all of us.”

 

Over the course of nine weeks, Lowe, along with a team of family, friends and colleagues, competed for the Woman of Impact title by participating in various community awareness and fundraising activities. After raising critical funds and driving women’s health education initiatives through stroke and neurological health lectures, a steps challenge, goat yoga, and using her social media platform, @Doctorbrainbarbie, to create engaging women’s health content, Lowe was named this year’s Delaware winner. The Woman of Impact campaign is part of the American Heart Association’s signature Go Red for Women movement, a comprehensive platform that has been increasing women’s heart health awareness and improving the lives of women globally for more than two decades.

 

“It was important for me to participate in Woman of Impact because, as a physician, I see firsthand how cardiovascular disease affects women at every stage of life. I want to be part of the change that helps ensure women have the knowledge and tools they need to protect their health,” said Lowe. “I am honored to have received this recognition and am excited to continue working alongside the American Heart Association and its Go Red for Women initiative to help ensure all women know their risk factors and have the information they need to live longer, healthier lives.”

 

The Woman of Impact campaign launched in over 100 cities on National Wear Red Day®, February 7. In Delaware, two community leaders were nominated to participate. Collectively, this year’s Delaware nominees trained over 500 people in CPR, hosted multiple wellness education sessions, and raised thousands of dollars for the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement.

 

Other local nominee:

 

· Sarah Beebe, PhD – Simulation Lab Program Manager, Bayhealth

 

While the large majority of cardiac events can be prevented, CVD continues to be a woman’s greatest health threat, as nearly 45% of women over age 20 are living with some form of CVD. Women also experience unique life stages, like pregnancy and menopause, that can increase their risk of developing CVD. Community leaders involved in Woman of Impact are paving the way for the future of women’s heart health and enabling more women to live longer and healthier lives.

 

To learn more about the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement in Delaware visit www.heart.org/delawaregored

 

The American Heart Association’s signature initiative, Go Red for Women®, is a comprehensive platform designed to increase women’s heart health awareness and serve as a catalyst for change to improve the lives of women globally. While the majority of cardiac events can be prevented, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women, claiming the lives of 1 in 3 women. For more than two decades, Go Red for Women has encouraged awareness. The movement harnesses the energy, passion and power of women to band together and collectively wipe out heart disease. It challenges them to know their risk for heart disease and take action to reduce their personal risk. It also gives them tools they need to lead a heart-healthy life. The Go Red for Women movement is nationally sponsored by CVS Health, with additional support from national cause supporters. For more information, please visit GoRedforWomen.org or call 1-800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721).

 

For Media Inquiries:

Athena Klapak Athena.klapak@heart.org

For Public Inquiries: 1-800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721) heart.org and stroke.org