There will be multiple opportunities on Feb. 1 for UAB employees to participate in National Wear Red Day photoshoots.Throughout February, UAB Heart and Vascular Services will raise awareness about heart disease and ways to prevent it as part of American Heart Month with many events, including three communitywide initiatives.
Cardiovascular disease — as an underlying cause of death — accounts for nearly 801,000 American deaths. That is nearly one of every three deaths in the United States, and nearly 2,200 Americans die of cardiovascular disease each day. However, the disease can often be prevented when people make healthy choices and manage their health conditions.
National Wear Red Day
On Friday, Feb. 1, everyone is encouraged to raise awareness of heart disease in women by wearing red on National Wear Red Day, and all are invited to participate in a photoshoot at four different locations:
- The Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital, Second floor staircase, 9 a.m.
- UAB Hospital North Pavilion, First floor atrium, 10 a.m.
- Avondale 720 Building, First floor lobby, 11:30 a.m.
- UAB Hospital-Highlands, First floor lobby, 2 p.m.
Simple Cooking With Heart
UAB Heart and Vascular Services and the American Heart Association team up to serve tasty samples and distribute a new recipe booklet.
- Thursday, Feb. 7: UAB Hospital North Pavilion, Second floor atrium from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Love Your Heart
Visit the UAB Heart and Vascular Services information table and show your heart a little love. Heart-health information and giveaways will be available.
- Wednesday, Feb. 20: The Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital, Second floor from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
For more information on heart disease, and to find out where you can see a physician at The Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital or at the UAB Heart and Vascular Clinic at Acton Road, visit the UAB Heart and Vascular Clinic website or call 205-934-4011.