2nd
The Mayor of Blackfoot kicked off the campaign in the area with a wear-red request; focusing on reaching women over 50 with a message that they need to have a checkup to screen for heart disease.
6th
US National Wear Red Day: Americans wore red to show their support for heart health and the fight against cardiac ailments.
7th
Macy's at the Neshaminy Mall hosted the Woman's Heart Health Expo, including blood pressure and body mass index screenings and cooking demos.
8th
Red Dress Sunday, celebrated across Baltimore churches in conjunction with St. Agnes Hospital. Particular emphasis this year is on spreading information about avoiding heart disease to African-American women, amongst whom it is the leading cause of death. Parishoners filled the pews, most of them wearing something red and sermons touched upon the importance of heart health.
9th
Online, Trubutes.com - the US national obituary service - launched their 'Light a Candle' service through which visitors can light a virtual candle. In honour of Heart Health Month, the Red Candle choice is available in memory of those who passed away from cardiac problems.
19th
South Jersey Healthcare are will open their second annual Women's Heart Health Conference; it runs form 8:30 to 2pm and is held at the Centerton Country Club, Pittsgrove. Keynote speakers include Nieca Goldberg, women's cardiac health expert. Tickets $40 in advance; www.sjhfdn.org
Throughout
Lafayette: St. Elizabeth Regional Health runs "Lunch and Learn" - a programme within a series of events to promote heart health.
Keep tuned here and in your local newspapers for more that's happening this month!
