Take Charge of Your Heart Health | Zonta Birmingham

Zonta Club of Birmingham – Thursday, July 9, 2026 Meeting

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for women, making awareness, education, and prevention more important than ever. Join the Zonta Club of Birmingham for an inspiring and empowering presentation, Take Charge of Your Heart Health, featuring Sherron Simmons, retired Senior Benefit Analyst with BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama.

After surviving life-threatening heart disease and receiving a heart transplant, Sherron was given a second chance at life. Today, she shares her remarkable journey to encourage women to become proactive advocates for their own health. Through her personal story of resilience, faith, and recovery, attendees will gain valuable insight into recognizing risks, prioritizing heart health, and taking steps toward a healthier future.

As advocates for women and girls, Zonta is committed to promoting the health and well-being of women in our communities. This program offers a unique opportunity to hear a powerful survivor's story while learning why heart health awareness is critical for every woman.

Whether you are looking to improve your own health, support the women you love, or simply be inspired by an extraordinary story of perseverance, this is a presentation you won't want to miss.

Schedule:

• 11:30 AM – Lunch & Networking
• 11:45 AM - Business Meeting
• 12:15 - 1:00 PM – Presentation Begins

Program Title

Take Charge of Your Heart Health

Speaker:

Sherron Simmons

Retired Senior Benefit Analyst, BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama

Speaker Bio

Sherron Simmons is a retired Senior Benefit Analyst after a thirty-six-year career in the health insurance industry.

After being given a second chance at life, healed through a Heart transplant, she accepts every opportunity to share her personal story and her experience in hopes of making a difference by educating women on the importance of taking charge of their heart health. She is grateful to WomenHeart and the American Heart Association for giving her that voice.

Sherron is the author of “Through the Storms and Out,” in her book she recounts her emotional journey to healing, to help readers discover how to keep their eyes on God and not the storms of life. 

She currently resides in Shelby County with her husband of 50 years. She is the mother of two adult children, Paul and Crystal. She is also the proud grandmother of 13-year-old Ava Evangeline and 9-year-old Ashlyn Paige.