Go Red For Women is the American Heart Association's national call to raise awareness of heart disease as women's No. 1 killer, and empower women with the knowledge they need to take charge of their health. Matt Roundtree of the American Heart Association and Theresa Byrd of Norton Women's Care will show you the simple, inexpensive tests that tell you whether you're at risk.
This year's Go Red For Women Luncheon will showcase a Macy's survivor fashion show featuring Kentuckiana women with ties to heart disease. HBO Comedian Jan McInnis will share laughs as she encourages women to know their numbers and take charge of their heart health. Norton Women's Care will be on hand to provide health screenings as well as host an educational breakout session.
Tickets to the luncheon include the breakout session, networking exhibits, free health screenings and a heart-healthy lunch. Tickets are $125 each. For more info, call (502) 371-6023 or click here.
Kentucky International Convention Center
221 S. 4th Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Friday, May 18, 2012
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - Heart Healthy Expo & Educational Breakout Session
11:30 to 1 p.m. - Luncheon, Macy's Survivor Fashion Show and Keynote Speaker Jan McInnis
Heart disease and stroke are the greatest health threats women face. They are the No. 1 and No. 4 killers of women over age 20. Sadly, only two in 10 women perceive heart disease to be their greatest health risk.
Heart disease is largely preventable - it only takes the power to become aware of the risks and make the right choices to prevent it. That is why the Go Red For Women movement calls on women to make it their mission to make the right choices to change the statistics and save lives.
For more information, click here or call (502) 371-6023.
About Go Red For Women
Go Red For Women is part of the American Heart Association's solution to help save women's lives. With one out of three women still dying from heart disease, we are committed to fighting this No. 1 killer, which is largely preventable. GoRedForWomen.org, a premiere source of information and education, connects millions of women of all ages and gives them tangible resources to turn personal choices into lifesaving actions. We encourage women and the men who love them to embrace the cause. For more information, click here or call 1-888-MY-HEART (1-888-694-3278). The movement is nationally sponsored by Macy's and Merck & Co., Inc.
About the American Heart Association
Founded in 1924, we're the nation's oldest and largest voluntary health organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of heart disease and stroke. To help prevent, treat and defeat these diseases - America's No. 1 and No. 4 killers - we fund cutting-edge research, conduct lifesaving public and professional educational programs, and advocate to protect public health. To learn more or join us in helping all Americans, call 1-800-AHA-USA1 or click here.
