Intermountain Health and the American Heart Association of Utah are teaming up to raise awareness about women and heart disease on National Wear Red Day on February 3rd, 2023. The Go Red for Women campaign is a movement to fund research, close the gender gap in research, and to bring attention to heart disease as the leading cause of death for all Americans. Intermountain is the Go Red for Women platform sponsor in Utah and is encouraging everyone to wear red and learn the steps they can take to reduce their risk of developing heart disease. They are also raising awareness about the fact that high blood pressure is the greatest risk factor for both heart disease and stroke. They are encouraging Utahn women to “Be the Beat” for themselves and their loved ones and make small health improvements such as getting enough sleep, managing stress, being physically active, and focusing on nutrition.
Press Release
Intermountain and American Heart Association of Utah Team Up for National Wear Red Day to Raise Awareness About Heart Disease and Women
Intermountain Health and the American Heart Association are working to raise awareness about women and heart disease. The goal, to have every woman in Utah to know what she can do to reduce her risk of developing heart disease, the #1 killer of both woman AND men in the world.
February is American Heart Month and this Friday, February 3, 2023, is National Wear Red Day when the nation comes together, igniting a wave of red from coast to coast. Intermountain and the AHA are asking every Utahn to put on their best red attire, too. The goal of National Wear Red Day is to bring greater attention to heart disease as the leading cause of death for all Americans.
As part of National Wear Red Day is the Go Red for Women Campaign movement, which helps fund lifesaving women’s research, advances public health policy, and works to close the gender gap in research and STEM.
Now in its 19th year, Go Red for Women creates a platform for ALL women to address their greatest health risk, which is cardiovascular disease. Intermountain Health is the Go Red for Women platform sponsor in Utah.
By wearing red on Friday, you can help the women in your life, and reduce their risk for cardiovascular disease by building awareness.
Why Greater Awareness is Vital in Utah
- One in 4 Utah adults are living with high blood pressure, yet only 1/3 of people know that high blood pressure is the greatest risk factor for both heart disease and stroke.
- The AHA and doctors are finding that younger women, women of color, and women in under-resourced areas, aren’t aware that cardiovascular disease is their number one health threat.
- Utahn women are encouraged to “Be the Beat” for themselves and their loved ones by finding simple ways to improve their health such as getting enough sleep, managing stress, being physically active or focusing on nutrition. Small actions build up to big changes over time.
For more information or to learn more about the Go Red for Women campaign, go to goredforwomen.org.
Mike Kieffer – Editor-in-Chief, Cedar Valley Sentinel
Mike Kieffer is a dynamic leader and community advocate based in Eagle Mountain, Utah. He serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Cedar Valley Sentinel, a local publication dedicated to informing, inspiring, and elevating the Cedar Valley community through honest and accurate journalism. With a passion for fostering connections, Kieffer has made it his mission to highlight local businesses, provide reliable news, and support community development.
Beyond his editorial role, Kieffer is the owner of Lake Mountain Media, LLC, a company specializing in media and communications, and the co-owner of Quail Run Farms, which focuses on sustainable farming and community engagement. He also actively contributes to the local economy and culture as a member of the Eagle Mountain Chamber of Commerce.
Kieffer’s dedication extends to preserving and promoting the history and heritage of the Cedar Valley area. He often participates in community-centered events and media, including podcasts that explore the unique aspects of life in the region. Through his varied endeavors, he remains a steadfast advocate for the growth and enrichment of the local community.