Michelle MacDonald

she/her • firewife • mom • teacher • East Providence 1st grade • scad heart attack survivor • opinions my own

[Michelle MacDonald @mmac826]

You know how passionate I am about advocating for heart health … ❤️‍🩹 celebrating world heart day - I signed, will you?

#scadsurvivor #scadstrong

[Heart & Stroke @HeartandStroke]

This #WorldHeartDay, we want to urge governments to create an action plan against the world’s biggest killer. This petition is for everyone who values better health and access to diagnosis, care, and disease prevention.
Sign now: https://t.co/EnvQSYk7CT.
#WHD2024 @worldheartfed

[American Heart Advocacy @AmHeartAdvocacy]

It’s official! The U.S. House of Representatives passed the HEARTS Act! ❤️🙌✅

This bipartisan bill can improve the chain of survival in schools nationwide by ensuring students, staff and visitors are prepared to respond in a cardiac emergency. 🧵⬇️

[MassGeneral News @MassGeneralNews]

Fun Fact: Doctors Shuhan He, MD, and Harish Shanthanu Seethapathy, MD, from Mass General, co-created the anatomically correct heart emoji we see on our smartphones today. This heartwarming initiative aimed to improve communication in healthcare. 🫀 #WorldEmojiDay

[Carolyn Thomas ☮️ @HeartSisters]

"There is no gender bias in medicine. Because I said so..."

"This @NYTimes article raised women's awareness of #SCAD - but it was the public response that floored me..."

And when I say 'public', I mean the response from physicians.

https://t.co/Jz0STUuCd9 via @HeartSisters

[Michelle MacDonald @mmac826]

✔️Raise awareness about heart health AND the importance of mental health

Healing is not linear ❤️‍🩹

Grateful to be part of the iSCAD registry ❤️
#scadsurvivor
#scadstrong

[iSCADregistry @iSCADregistry]

NEWS⚡️ In @JAHA_AHA, the #iSCADregistry publishes largest study to date assessing posttraumatic stress disorder and spontaneous coronary artery dissection in >800 patients.
#SCAD #PTSD #SCADheart @SCADalliance MORE... https://t.co/6pFc6Os49T

[SCAD Research Inc. @SCADResearch]

WEAR RED - GO RED for WOMEN
February is American Heart Month, a month set aside to raise awareness about heart disease.

FEB 2 is Wear Red Day & Go Red for Women Day . So, dig out those red clothes and help spread awareness.

SCAD Awareness Week is Feb 18-24. Watch for details

[Michelle MacDonald @mmac826]

I am truly grateful to those life-saving caregivers. My “second chance” is about living authentically and giving back. If you’re inspired by my ❤️‍🩹 story, please donate.

[Michelle MacDonald @mmac826]

On 9/4/20, my life was forever changed when I had a #widowmaker heart attack ❤️‍🩹due to #SCAD. On 4/29/23 - 2 yrs, 4 mos , and 7 days later, I was invited to share my story #MiriamGala @MiriamHospital #scadsurvivor #scadheart #heartattacksurvivor

https://t.co/ZOWQuNcqd9

[Michelle MacDonald @mmac826]

Grateful to have the opportunity to share my ❤️‍🩹#SCAD journey to help support @MiriamHospital
Let’s bring the latest lifesaving technology to the Women’s Cardiovascular Program at The Miriam! https://t.co/8F0gbOPyja

#scadawareness #scadsurvivor #miriamgala

[Michelle MacDonald @mmac826]

@MissAlves5 Congratulations! 🎉

[Carolyn Thomas ☮️ @HeartSisters]

This part is frightening:
"We have known about #SCAD for nearly a century, but we still do not know how best to prevent, diagnose, and treat it - making SCAD a highly important and unmet clinical need..."

[Michelle MacDonald @mmac826]

Honored to be part of this event next week! Raising funds for a cause close to my ❤️‍🩹! #scadheartattacksurvivor
#scadstrong #scadawareness
The Miriam Hospital Gala & Auction 2023 – Welcome to South Beach https://t.co/ti9BeK1qjQ

[Michelle MacDonald @mmac826]

@MrsMaratto I have to wait a bit before I can share! ❤️

[Michelle MacDonald @mmac826]

No better feeling than my ❤️ world coming together with my teacher world for a special project! Behind the scenes 🎥 - raising awareness with the help of my firsties! #francisfalconsfly #towniepride #scadheart

[Michelle MacDonald @mmac826]

Know the signs and trust your instincts! Listen to your body, get checked out, and advocate for yourself. My jaw hurt, but my chest pain just felt like heartburn (not an 🐘). #scadawareness #scadheart

[World Heart Federation @worldheartfed]

Today is #WomensDay!

Women with #CVD 💔 continue to be underdiagnosed due to misconceptions and a lack of awareness among patients and doctors.

📣 Help us spread awareness! The more women know about heart disease, the better their chance of beating it 💪 https://t.co/NG4JtmbMLp

[Michelle MacDonald @mmac826]

#scadheart #widowmaker #heartwarrior ❤️‍🩹

[GoRedforWomen @GoRedForWomen]

Happy #HeartMonth! ❤️ Every year, we spend February working to spread heart-health awareness to help save more lives. This year, we're partnering with the Big Lots Foundation with a $333,333 matching gift. If you donate now at https://t.co/eEiOqd4TQV, they'll match your gift.

[WomenHeart @WomenHeartOrg]

A woman you should know…Dr. Myra Adele Logan.

The first woman to perform open heart surgery, Dr. Logan is credited with researching early detection and treatment for breast cancer. Her research has saved countless lives. #29DaysofHeart #BlackHistoryMonth #HeartMonth #Honor

[Michelle MacDonald @mmac826]

I cried on my SCADiversary - not for what I’ve lost, but because my heart ❤️‍🩹is simply filled with gratitude (and a couple of stents). I share my story because it really can happen to anyone - I know because it happened to me. #scadheart #widowmaker

[Michelle MacDonald @mmac826]

This is 2 years post- SCAD heart attack. I am grateful for the chance to see all three kids venture off on their own. I have regained enough physical strength to actually help lift boxes - I’ve come a long way since the original limit of a gallon of milk.

[Michelle MacDonald @mmac826]

I have learned to trust myself and my body and when doubt and fear creep in, or I get frustrated, I have an incredible support system (that’s all of you) that encourages me to try or ask for help.