Staff Keeps Heart Health Top of Mind

February is American Heart Month. During this time, the American Heart Association asks people to talk with friends, family, and colleagues about the causes of heart disease in hopes of helping others stay on a path of good heart health. The first Friday in February is National Wear Red Day. On this day, people across the country are encouraged to wear the color red to raise and spread awareness in hopes of helping eradicate heart disease and stroke in millions of women all over the nation. Employees across our facilities participated by sporting he color red to show their support and raise awareness. Methodist Hospital lit up their facility in red lights during the month of February, and Methodist Hospital | Metropolitan showed their support by shining a red ribbon on their building for the city to see. According to the American Heart Association, heart disease, or cardiovascular disease, kills more Americans each year than any other disease. But there are key risk factors within your control that can reduce your risk for heart disease and help you live a longer, healthier life. Knowing your risk for heart disease is crucial in maintaining a healthy heart. Family history, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol are all factors that can influence your heart’s health. The earlier you know which factors are at play, the quicker you can get them under control, decreasing your risk for a serious heart event. Start your journey toward a healthier heart by taking our free risk assessment to calculate your level of risk.

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