The UC Davis Women's Cardiovascular Medicine Program and Clinic was established in 1994 and is one of a few dedicated women's heart programs nationally. Founded in 1994 and directed by Dr. Amparo Villablanca, the program aims are:

• to raise awareness of the impact of heart disease in women's health
• to educate health care professionals, patients and the community
• to provide state-of-the-art cardiac services for women (who may require a different diagnostic and treatment approach than men) in an innovative, interdisciplinary, comprehensive, supportive and cost-effective setting
• and to support gender specific research involving women who have been traditionally under-represented in medical research studies

A major strength of the Women's Cardiovascular Medicine Program is the dedication and commitment of its staff to improving women's health. The program is composed primarily of female faculty, academic physicians and experienced nurse specialists. Clinical expertise amongst the program health care providers is extensive and encompasses the areas of cardiovascular disease, community medicine, international health, geriatrics, ethics, psychiatry, preventive and emergency medicine, gynecology and general internal medicine and primary care.

For an appointment, call (916) 734-1966 or the UC Davis Heart Center: (916) 734-5513
For information or patient referrals, contact 1-800-2UCDAVIS (800-282-3284)