{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Community Resource ","title":"Iowa Heart Foundation: Free Life-Saving Resources & Heart Disease Prevention with Lezlie Mestdagh","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/6ece0ebf\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":475,"description":"Heart disease is the #1 cause of death in America, but here's the good news: 80% of it is preventable. In this episode of the Community Resource Podcast, recorded live at the My City My Health Conference, host Paula Bell sits down with Lezlie Mestdagh, Executive Director of the Iowa Heart Foundation, to discuss the incredible free resources available to all Iowans.\nLezlie shares her personal journey—raising a son with genetic heart disease—and how it fuels her passion for helping others protect their hearts. From free blood pressure devices at your local library to AEDs in schools and churches, the Iowa Heart Foundation is working tirelessly to ensure every Iowan has access to life-saving resources and education.\nWhether you're a parent, educator, or simply someone who wants to take control of your heart health, this episode is packed with actionable information you can use today.\nIn This Episode, You'll Discover:\nWhy knowing your blood pressure numbers could save your life\nHow schools can get FREE heart health education kits (worth hundreds of dollars)\nThe truth about modifiable vs. non-modifiable heart disease risk factors\nWhy women receive CPR at significantly lower rates than men\nThe surprising connection between heart health and brain health/dementia\nWhere to find free blood pressure monitoring devices in your community\nHow genetics play a role in heart disease (even if you're living a healthy lifestyle)\nGuest Bio: Lezlie Mestdagh is the Executive Director of the Iowa Heart Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded over 30 years ago by cardiologists at Iowa Heart Center. Under her leadership, the Foundation has expanded from serving central Iowa to providing resources and education across the entire state. Lezlie's personal experience with genetic heart disease—her son has been on heart medication since four months old—drives her commitment to prevention and ensuring equitable access to heart health care for all Iowans.\nResources Mentioned:\nIowa Heart...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/c5JnnAnvxyUZnIBbPJuiZfjNvfcD57ye4QLZa2MSRVY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yNzY1/Zjg3YTAzY2U3OWQ5/ZTBjMjc1ZGJmZDk3/MDRlOC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}