I could not be more delighted to share this news!

Ten years ago, in 2014, I went to Capitol Hill on behalf of my foundation to urgently advocate for more healthcare research funding that would save women’s lives. My message was clear. Every year, more women die from heart disease than all cancers combined, and we needed to do something about it.

Fortunately, I met with Senators John McCain, Dick Durbin and other members from both parties who were supportive of my mission.

At that time, women’s heart disease was given just a QUARTER of the funding granted to men’s research. That’s why, I was so happy to learn yesterday that the Department of Defense has committed $500 million to support better health care for all women.

There is more work to be done, and I will never stop fighting for equality in women’s healthcare. But today, I am encouraged and thrilled to see that necessary and substantial progress is being made by the DOD’s effort.

Photos: Barbra with Senators John McCain and Dick Durbin