Dr. Rachel M. Bond, MD, FACC

02/21/2026

Honored to share that our work has been published in Current Hypertension Reports (Springer Nature).

This publication focuses on the evolving understanding of hypertension through a life-course lens — recognizing that blood pressure is not just a number, but a reflection of biology, environment, stress, pregnancy history, menopause, and the social conditions that shape cardiovascular risk.

For women, hypertension remains one of the most powerful drivers of disease, maternal morbidity, and premature mortality. Our work highlights the importance of:
• Early identification of risk across the lifespan
• Pregnancy and menopause as critical cardiovascular checkpoints
• Addressing social determinants and structural inequities
• Integrating prevention into routine care, not waiting for disease to develop

I am deeply grateful to my collaborators Dr. Kameelah Phillips, Drs. Vikram Purewal, Natalie Cameron, Kardie Tobb, Demilade Adedinsewo, Ijeoma Isiadinso and mentors Dr. Keith Ferdinand, and honored to contribute to the growing body of science advancing equitable cardiovascular care for women.

This work reflects what I believe every day: prevention is powerful, equity is essential, and women’s cardiovascular health cannot wait.

👉🏽https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11906-026-01362-x

Background Hypertension is a major driver of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in women, with risk trajectories that evolve across the female life course. From reproductive years through menopause, sex-specific biological, hormonal, and social factors contribute to unique patterns of blood pres...

02/20/2026

Check out the article on cholesterol during a women’s life course 👇🏽

🚨 Women, this is for you! 🚨 Think your cholesterol only rises with age? Think again! 🤯 Your heart health story is deeply intertwined with hormonal shifts. Dignity Health Medical Group Arizona cardiology expert, Dr. Rachel Bond, was recently featured on Oprah Daily revealing how major hormonal transitions—like puberty, pregnancy, and perimenopause/menopause—critically impact your cholesterol levels.

Dr. Bond emphasizes: "When women understand their risk early, they can profoundly shape their long-term heart health." These aren't just warning signs; they're vital windows of opportunity for prevention!

Ready to uncover how hormones uniquely affect YOUR heart? Read the full Oprah Daily article featuring Dr. Bond and empower your health journey: https://ow.ly/ITAY50YhSma.

02/17/2026

Thank you so much for this recognition on both Black History and Heart month. I’m honored for the work I do both locally and nationally with the American Heart Association ♥️♥️♥️♥️

02/15/2026

Some days, we give so much of ourselves that we don’t always pause to recognize the impact we’re making.

This morning, I needed a moment to reflect. I took the time to read through recent patient messages and reviews — words of trust, gratitude, and feeling heard — and it brought me back to what matters most.

I am making a difference.
I am valued.
And it is truly an honor to care for others in a way that helps them feel safe, seen, and understood.

That connection — that trust — is the greatest gift.

Today, I’m allowing myself to receive that. I’m proud of how far I’ve come, grateful for the lives I have the privilege to touch, and reminded that the most meaningful affirmation often comes from the people we serve.

02/12/2026

02/12/2026

Proud to support the campaign with the .

Women are disproportionately affected by obesity—and as a result, face a higher burden of cardiovascular disease and other chronic conditions. Ensuring access to comprehensive obesity care gives women the tools they need to protect their heart health, improve long-term outcomes, and support the health of their families.

Access to care isn’t just treatment—it’s prevention, equity, and opportunity.

02/12/2026

Honored to share my perspective with Oprah Daily on the connection between hormones and cholesterol in women.

One key message: a woman’s cholesterol changes across major hormonal transitions—from pregnancy to perimenopause and menopause. These moments are critical windows to assess risk, screen earlier, and take action.

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in women. Awareness across the life course gives women the power to protect their heart health.

Grateful to help elevate this important conversation.

Link 👉🏽 https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/health/a70192350/cholesterol-hormones/



Cc: Association of Black Cardiologists Oprah Winfrey OWN Your Health

For women, cholesterol levels spike at key hormonal moments from puberty to menopause. Here’s how to manage these peaks.

02/06/2026

Great work Dignity Health Medical Group Arizona- we went red!


Cc: American Heart Association - Arizona

02/06/2026

Thanks Dignity Health Foundation East Valley for raising awareness ♥️♥️♥️♥️

02/06/2026

♥️ National Wear Red Day ♥️

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in women, yet it is still too often underrecognized. Wear Red Day is about visibility, awareness, and action—because early recognition and prevention save lives.

Key moments across a woman’s life—pregnancy, menopause, autoimmune disease, cancer treatment and mental health stressors—may significantly impact cardiac risk, and they matter when shared with your physician.

Grateful to work alongside a team at .az willing to go red in support, but today is about the larger mission: ensuring women’s heart health is prioritized at every stage of life.

Wear red. Start the conversation. Know your risk. ♥️

02/05/2026

From pregnancy to menopause, Dignity Health Medical Group board-certified cardiologist Dr. Rachel Bond explores how heart health sits at the center of women’s health—and what that means for Black women across every stage of life. ❤️ This , we're addressing a silent crisis. Heart disease is the #1 cause of death for women, yet it's often overlooked.

Dr. Bond reveals that women's health has been historically fragmented, treating reproductive issues, mental health, and chronic disease separately—when the heart is truly at the center of them all. The dangerous myth that heart disease is a "man's disease" means symptoms are often dismissed, leading to delayed diagnoses and tragic outcomes. This silence costs lives.

Conditions like PCOS, fibroids, preeclampsia, and gestational diabetes aren't just reproductive issues; they are vital early warning signs for cardiovascular disease! Moreover, menopause significantly increases heart risk, yet Black women often face earlier, more severe symptoms with less counseling or treatment. Dr. Bond urges: "Menopause should be a cardiovascular checkpoint, not a missed opportunity."

👉 Read more from OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network's OWN Your Health to learn more about Dr. Bond's insights: https://ow.ly/W2eH50Y927u. Visit us online to learn more about Dr. Bond's medical practice and schedule an appointment to take charge of your heart health: https://ow.ly/x82z50Y927s.

02/05/2026