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 Cardiovascular diseases, including stroke, are our nation's number one killer. Since 1963, in an effort to urge Americans to join the battle against these diseases, Congress has required the president to proclaim February as “American Heart Month.” The American Heart Association (AHA) works with the administration to draft and sign this annual proclamation. During American Heart Month, thousands of volunteers, AHA staff members and local communities band together to increase awareness, prevention and raise funds to fight heart disease and stroke. The Houston Division of the American Heart Association hosts numerous events and awareness initiatives each February. Here’s an overview of events and programs taking place this month in the Greater Houston area.  National Wear Red Day Location: Citywide The public is invited to wear red to celebrate the passion, the energy and the power of women to band together under the Go Red for Women campaign to fight heart disease and stroke. Heart.org/houstongoesred.  Go Red Sunday Location: Any church or faith-based organization Your organization can obtain educational brochures about women and heart disease to distribute during Go Red Sunday.  Houston heart ball Location: Hilton Americas Hotel | 7 p.m. The black-tie event, benefiting the American Heart Association, honors Dr. James Grotta and Lilly and Thurmon Andress and is chaired by Debbie and Stephen Letwin, Enbridge Energy Co, Inc. Entertainment is provided by the legendary Grady Gaines & the Texas Upsetters. Contact Lori Hillman at 713-610-5000 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  VESTIDO ROJOLocation: Neighborhood Centers Inc., Ripley House (4401 Navigation) | 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is designed to present heart health information in a culturally relevant way to the Hispanic community. The free conference will begin with BMI, blood pressure, total cholesterol, and glucose screenings from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., followed by four sessions including interactive cooking demonstrations, heart health education, financial fitness (presented by Amegy Bank) and a fun physical activity session.  Montgomery County Heart Ball Location: Woodlands Waterway Marriott | 7 p.m. The black-tie AHA fundraiser features a “Cirque Du Coeur (Circus of the Heart)” theme and includes entertainment by the Party Favors. Contact Lindsey Mulholland or Megan Crawford at 713-610-5021. 
Go Red For Women is nationally sponsored by Macy's and Merck & Co., Inc. Visit Heart.org for more information or call the American Heart Association at 713-610-5000. Heart Health ForeverSome key messages for women to keep in mind this month:• Heart disease is the number one killer of women age 20 and over, killing approximately one woman every minute. • More women die of cardiovascular disease than the next five causes of death combined, including all forms of cancer. • While one in 30 American women die of breast cancer, about one in three die from cardiovascular disease. • Ninety percent of women have one or more risk factors for developing heart disease. • Eighty percent of cardiac events in women may be prevented if they make the right choices for their hearts, involving diet, exercise and abstinence from smoking. Join the Go Red Crowd • Research shows that women who “Go Red” are more likely to make healthy choices. For example: • More than one-third have lost weight • Nearly 55 percent have increased their amount of exercise • Six out of 10 have changed their diets • More than 40 percent have checked their cholesterol levels • One third have talked with their doctors about developing heart health plans Choose to Speak Up for yourself • Choose to make your voice, and your heart, stronger than ever. • Choose to take control of your heart health. • Choose to talk to your doctor. Schedule a doctor's appointment each year and get a complete blood screen. • Visit GoRedForWomen.org and download “What to Know BEFORE Your Doctor Visit.” • Choose to “Say Yes” to healthy behaviors. • Choose to walk, not sit. • Choose to eat baked, not fried. • Find cooking tips and flavorful recipes for you and your family at GoRedForWomen.org. • Choose to breathe, not smoke. CHOOSE TO BE A "BETTERU" • Know your numbers. Ask your doctor to check your cholesterol levels, blood pressure, glucose and body mass index. • Take the Heart CheckUp • Visit GoRedForWomen.org and choose to take the Go Red Heart CheckUp to find out your 10-year risk of heart disease or stroke. • Enroll in Go Red BetterU, the free, 12-week online makeover that can change your life. • Choose to share your choices and your story, and empower by example. • Encourage the women in your life to share their stories. |