Dr. Rachel M. Bond, MD, FACC

09/17/2025

Excited to share our team’s new publication in npj Women’s Health: “Transdermal contraception and reproductive justice: bridging gaps for women of color.” 👏🏽

Led by first author Brandon Poppe, DO, this work represents the dedication of an incredible resident team that I’ve had the privilege to mentor.

Our commentary shines a light on how transdermal contraceptive options reflect long-standing inequities in reproductive health — disproportionately impacting women of color. Just as importantly, it outlines pathways forward: inclusive innovation, equitable access, and policies that center reproductive justice.

I couldn’t be prouder of our residents for tackling such a critical and timely issue. Their scholarship reminds us that advancing women’s health equity is not optional — it’s essential.

💜 Grateful to be part of this work, and even more excited for what this next generation of physicians will accomplish.

👉🏽 https://www.nature.com/articles/s44294-025-00102-x

Women of color have faced centuries of racial discrimination in medicine, a reality that continues today. This commentary examines the historical and contemporary disparities in reproductive health with a specific discussion about transdermal contraception. We review the history and discriminatory i...

08/31/2025

🐾❤️ Did you know that spending time with dogs can actually be good for your heart? Studies show that dog owners often have lower blood pressure, reduced stress levels, and increased physical activity — all of which help improve cardiovascular health. Even for this often stressed-out cardiologist 🤪

Whether it’s walking your pup, playing fetch, or simply enjoying a snuggle, those moments of joy can boost your mood and your heart health.

Here’s to keeping our hearts happy — both the emotional and physical kind — with a little help from our four-legged friends. 🐶💓

08/21/2025

Honored to Share This Publication! ♥️

Thrilled to announce my latest article, “The Four Pillars of Women’s Cardiovascular Programs,” in Trends in Cardiovascular Medicine.

This work is inspired by pioneers like Dr. Nanette Wenger and visionaries like Dr. Sharonne Hayes, whose groundbreaking efforts have transformed women’s heart health and paved the way for programs that save lives and deliver measurable economic benefits through prevention, early detection, tailored treatment, and community engagement.

These programs are more than good medicine—they’re smart economics, reducing healthcare costs while building healthier families and stronger communities.

With heart disease still the leading cause of death for women in the U.S., the time to expand and sustain these programs is now.

Here’s to advancing equity, saving lives, and empowering women’s cardiovascular health. ❤️

👉🏽 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1050173825001070

08/18/2025

I got over 10 reactions on one of my posts last week! Thanks everyone for your support! 🎉

08/12/2025

That’s me 🥹

07/15/2025

🫀❤️ Honored to be featured by the American Heart Association - Arizona in the Phoenix Business Journal ! ❤️🫀

As President of the AHA Greater Phoenix Board of Directors and national spokesperson for the campaign, I’m deeply committed to ensuring women are seen, heard, and cared for when it comes to heart health.

Nearly half of women over age 20 are living with some form of cardiovascular disease — and yet far too many don’t know it. We must do more. That starts with education, equity, and advocacy.

To the women in every stage of life: your heart matters. Whether you’re managing pregnancy, menopause, or just trying to make it through the day—prioritize your health.

💡 Know your numbers
🩺 Make your checkups
💬 Share this message with someone you love 🫶🏽

07/08/2025

Listen to Sasha Bella 👇🏽

We have advocacy successes to celebrate this year! Here’s what we accomplished this legislative session:

🍎 Secured $2 million to make fresh fruits and vegetables more affordable for families using SNAP benefits.
🥪 Allocated $3.8 million to cover costs for families on reduced-price school meals making school meals accessible to more families.
🪪 Raised the legal to***co sales age from 18 to 21, aligning with federal law.
🏥 Blocked multiple bills that would have restricted access to Medicaid and left people without access to health insurance.
❤️‍🩹 Most importantly, achieved passage of our top priority legislation requiring AEDs at high school athletic events and venues which will help save lives from cardiac arrest.

Thank you to our partners, volunteers and advocates who made these achievements possible!

06/07/2025

Please check out these tips I was able to share below via American Heart Association - Arizona

05/28/2025

🧠 May is Stroke Awareness Month, and I’m honored to have contributed to Essence powerful piece, “The Stroke They Didn’t See Coming,” which highlights the hidden dangers of silent strokes—particularly in the Black community.

In the article, we follow the journeys of two seemingly healthy individuals in their 40s who suffered strokes without any classic warning signs. Their stories are a reminder that conditions like sleep apnea, chronic stress, and undiagnosed high blood pressure can silently elevate stroke risk—even when everything looks fine on the outside.

As I shared in the piece, stroke risk isn’t always visible. That’s why education, awareness, and proactive screenings are so critical, especially for communities that have historically been overlooked in preventive care.

Thank youESSENCEe andTaayoo Murrayy again for the opportunity to help spread this message. Let’s keep the conversation going—not just this month, but all year long. 💜

Check out 👉🏽https://www.essence.com/health-and-wellness/silent-stroke/

05/26/2025

Sorry to interrupt our regularly scheduled programming on women’s health and preventive cardiology — BUT I 💙🧡 the almost as much as I ♥️ being a preventive cardiologist.

It’s been a rough start, but here’s to lucky number 3️⃣ to show the world we may be down, but never out.

It’s been 2️⃣5️⃣ years since the Knicks made the Eastern Conference Finals — and this team isn’t just here to repeat history, but to make it. First win EVER in Indiana in the Eastern Conference Finals last night⁉️That’s how you set the tone. 💪🏽🙌🏽

Watching the Knicks has always been about more than basketball — it’s about heart, grit, and never giving up. An ongoing motivation for me, and as a forever New Yorker and proud Bronx girl, there’s nothing like cheering on the heart of NY.

⚠️ Fair warning ⚠️ if they rally like I know they can, you’ll be seeing a lot more 🔸 and 🔹 around here 🤣🫶🏽✌🏽

Let’s go Knicks‼️🥹🧡💙

05/17/2025

✨ I’m honored to serve on the OWN Your Health Advisory Board—alongside an inspiring group of amazing women of color who are deeply committed to reimagining what wellness looks like for us.

This initiative by Oprah Winfrey and OWN Media is more than a campaign—it’s a movement rooted in truth, trust, and transformation. As a cardiologist and advocate for health equity, this work speaks to my heart. It’s about creating spaces where Black women are seen, heard, and cared for with the dignity we deserve.

OWN Your Health is shifting the narrative—amplifying our voices, honoring our lived experiences, and making our health a priority, not an afterthought. I’m proud to continue to contribute my voice and expertise to a collective effort that centers our well-being and builds a future where equity is not optional—it’s essential.

Let’s OWN our health, together. 🖤✨
Check it out 👉🏽https://www.oprah.com/app/own-your-health.html

05/15/2025

It’s an absolute honor to serve on a committee for the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine—focused on improving clinical preventive services to reduce pregnancy-related deaths from cardiovascular disease.

I was deeply honored to be nominated and accepted for this role, and I truly feel like we’re moving the needle in cardio-obstetrics.

We’re making meaningful strides to shape policies that protect maternal health and address the nation’s leading cause of pregnancy-related mortality: cardiovascular disease.

This work is personal. It’s necessary. And I’m proud to be part of a team that’s driving change for women everywhere.