Bayhealth doctor recognized by American Heart Association
Dr. Jessica Lowe, a neurologist and epilepsy specialist at Bayhealth, is the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Delaware Woman of Impact winner for 2025.
Lowe won the local competition by raising funds and increasing awareness to combat heart disease and stroke in women while improving overall well-being in the community. She raised $88,000 in cash donations and impact points, ranking fifth in the Eastern States Region of 11 states. According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among women in the U.S., claiming the lives of 1 in 3 women and disproportionately affecting women of color.
“Thanks to the efforts of incredible leaders like Dr. Lowe and all of our nominees, we’re making strides to ensure all women in Delaware are seen, heard and counted when it comes to their health,” said Jim Murphy, American Heart Association executive director for Delaware. “Together, we have the power to help ensure more women are represented in research, have the information they need for heart health through every stage of life, and receive quality and timely care. The power of our community coming together creates better health outcomes for all of us.”
Lowe competed for the Woman of Impact title over the course of nine weeks, along with a team of family, friends and colleagues, by participating in various community awareness and fundraising activities. After raising funds and driving women’s health education initiatives through stroke and neurological health lectures, a steps challenge, goat yoga and using her social media platform, @Doctorbrainbarbie, to create engaging women’s health content, Lowe was named this year’s Delaware winner. The Woman of Impact campaign is part of the American Heart Association’s signature Go Red for Women movement, a comprehensive platform that has been increasing women’s heart health awareness and improving the lives of women globally for more than two decades.
“It was important for me to participate in Woman of Impact because, as a physician, I see firsthand how cardiovascular disease affects women at every stage of life. I want to be part of the change that helps ensure women have the knowledge and tools they need to protect their health,” said Lowe. “I am honored to have received this recognition and am excited to continue working alongside the American Heart Association and its Go Red for Women initiative to help ensure women know their risk factors and have the information they need to live longer, healthier lives.”
