General Information
Thursday, February 25, 2016
What is Go Red For Women?
Go Red For Women is the American Heart Association’s national campaign to increase awareness of heart disease and stroke — leading causes of death for women — and to inspire women to take charge of their heart health. The grassroots campaign has since grown into a vibrant national movement as more women, men, celebrities, healthcare professionals and politicians embrace and elevate the cause of women and heart disease. The year-long campaign, kicked off at the annual Go Red For Women Luncheon and this year chaired by Jane Grote Abell and Tom Krouse of Donatos, provides women of all generations with tips and information on healthy eating, exercise and risk factor reduction, such as smoking cessation, weight maintenance, blood pressure control and blood cholesterol management.
Go Red For Women has Four Components:
- Public education to increase awareness that heart disease and strokes are the No. 1 & No. 3 killers of women
- Educating healthcare professionals to assure that providers treat women according to guidelines
- Educating lawmakers about this issue
- Raising funds for women’s awareness, education and research programs
For more information about Go Red For Women in central Ohio, contact Nancy Tobbe at nancy.tobbe@heart.org or by visiting www.GoRedForWomen.org.
