Go Red For Women
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in the United States. The American Heart Association's Go Red For Women campaign celebrates the energy, passion and power women have to band together to wipe out heart disease and stroke.
The near-term goal is nothing less than a 25 percent reduction in coronary heart disease and stroke risk by the year 2010. As they work toward that goal, they'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, thousands of lives are saved every year. Because the good news is that heart disease is often preventable!
St. Louis Community College is committed to raising awareness of women's heart health issues in both women and men. In fact, one of our own employees is a spokesperson for the American Heart Association. Last year, when the AHA conducted its first ever national casting call to select real women, not actors, to share their heart health stories as part of a new campaign, Go Red for Women, Patricia Henderson, senior manager of employment at St. Louis Community College, was compelled to share her story.
Almost a decade ago, Patricia survived a heart attack after being clinically dead for one hour. She submitted a video of her story to the AHA, one of 700 that the agency received. She was selected along with eight other women to share their stories in an effort to educate other women about heart disease.
Everyone can support the fight against heart disease in women by wearing red on National Wear Red Day, Friday, Feb. 6. It's a simple, powerful way to raise awareness of heart disease and stroke. In addition to celebrating National Wear Red Day, STLCC is sponsoring several heart health activities throughout January and February to support the American Heart Association's ongoing research and education about women and heart disease.