Bayhealth Neurologist Jessica Lowe honored as Delaware Woman of Impact for 2025

Dr. Jessica Lowe, a neurologist and epileptologist at Bayhealth, has been named the 2025 Delaware Woman of Impact by the American Heart Association (AHA) as part of its Go Red for Women initiative.

The recognition comes after a spirited nine-week campaign in which Lowe led a series of community-focused events and fundraising efforts aimed at fighting heart disease and stroke among women.

Lowe raised $88,000 in donations and earned additional “impact points” through educational and wellness initiatives, ranking fifth overall in the AHA’s Eastern States Region—an area that spans 11 states.

“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,” Lowe said. “I want to be part of the change that helps ensure women have the knowledge and tools they need to protect their health. 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 all women know their risk factors and have the information they need to live longer, healthier lives.”

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Her campaign included lectures on stroke and neurological health, a steps challenge, goat yoga, and digital outreach through her Instagram platform, @Doctorbrainbarbie.

“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, executive director of the American Heart Association, 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.”

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death for women in the United States, taking the life of 1 in 3 women each year.

The Woman of Impact campaign, which launched on National Wear Red Day (February 7), is part of the AHA’s broader effort to raise awareness and improve health outcomes through its Go Red for Women movement.

Lowe was one of two Delaware-based nominees in the 2025 campaign.

The other nominee, Dr. Sarah Beebe, Simulation Lab Program Manager at Bayhealth, also contributed to community wellness efforts, including CPR training for over 500 people and multiple educational events.