Why not GO RED??

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I have posted about this before but Feb is the month for the GO RED for WOMEN campaign for the American Heart Association...since I work at the OK Heart Hospital it is a big thing for us. We celebrate and try to get women active in the GO RED campaign. I have seen heart disease effect women from 32-95.

Here is a little about the Go Red Campaign from the American Heart Assoc.

"Today, our near-term goal is nothing less than a 25% reduction in coronary heart disease and stroke risk by the year 2010.
As we work toward that goal, we're working hard to change the perception that heart disease is a "man's disease." And it's working! By teaching more and more women how to talk to their doctors about heart disease, we can save thousands of lives every year. Because the good news is that heart disease is often preventable!
And in case anyone still believes that heart disease is only a concern for older women, we encourage you to read the Inspiring Stories we've collected. Together, they make the case plain and simple: the time for action is now!"

Friday is GO RED day. I hope you all will participate, as I know me, as well as the people that I work with will......here is some more from the Go Red Campaign site

"Join with millions of women, as well as companies, organizations and cities across America on National Wear Red Day, Friday, Feb. 6, 2009. By wearing red and making a donation, you'll help the American Heart Association support ongoing research and education about women and heart disease.
Plan a Wear Red Day It's easy to be a part of this special day. Consider organizing a National Wear Red Day at your workplace, with your faith-based organization, at your community center or in your home. We've made it simple with our free, downloadable tools. Use them anytime of the year to host your own Wear Red Day event. It's a great way to raise awareness and help us fight our No. 1 killer - heart disease.
Start by registering as a Wear Red Day Coordinator/Host. You'll get free, downloadable tools to help you plan and execute your Wear Red Day. They're available on your registration confirmation email. (Already registered to host a Wear Red Day event? Then please visit this page.)
Next, visit Shop Go Red to find apparel, accessories and more from our sponsors to help you show your support for women and the fight against heart disease.
Download our free Conversations from the Heart: A Go Red For Women Discussion Guide to get the conversation going about heart health. Share it with your HR representative, employer, coworkers, family, friends.
Make a connection with your local American Heart Association.
See the cities and companies below that helped make National Wear Red Day a success.
After Your Event, Come back and take the Wear Red Day Survey The Go Red For Women post-Wear Red Day Survey is available now through April 1, 2009. Please return to this site after you have held your Wear Red Day activities to complete the survey. It will help us help you with future events. Thank you!"

and I thank you for reading this. Women seem to be the overlooked ones. This campaign makes

sure that women are informed and involved. If you are in the OKC area the OK Heart Hospital kicks off our events on Friday at 10:30 on our second floor balcony. It will be a full month of events. You can check out our events at http://www.okheart.com/ .