The American Heart Association® Go Red for Women® movement encourages everyone to wear red. National Wear Red Day® Friday, February 2nd, Learn about risk factors and celebrate survivors.
Visit WearRedDay.org to learn more and download tools and resources to “Go Red” today. The iconic red dress pin and other apparel can be purchased at ShopHeart.org.
American Heart Month 2024 brings renewed focus to CPR and the urgent needs of the Nation of Lifesavers™
A new study conducted by the American Heart Association suggests that increased awareness of the need for cardiopulmonary resuscitation positively impacts bystander willingness to respond to a cardiac emergency.
Can you see the difference? (Infographic transcript)
Although people often use these terms interchangeably,
But they are not the same.
cardiac arrest occurs when the heart malfunctions
and My heartbeat stops unexpectedly.
Cardiac arrest is an “electrical” problem.
heart attack occurs when blood flows to the heart Blocked. A heart attack is a “circulation” problem.
It’s important to catch it early and call 9-1-1 for help.
The earlier the treatment, the better.
chance Contributes to survival and prevention of heart damage.
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Take two steps to save a life.
Execute Cardiopulmonary resuscitation using only your hands:
Call 9-1-1 and push hard and fast
In the middle of your chest.
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video: AHA Snow shoveling poses a risk to the heart – music and text –transcript (doctor) | Video copyright American Heart Association 2023 | Song title: Bright Future / Royalty Free
February 7-9, 2024, Phoenix
AHAs in the area you live can affect stroke recovery
Video with music and text
Transcript (document) | Graphic cover (jpg) | News release
Video Copyright American Heart Association 2024
Song: Looking ahead to a bright future/Royalty Free
AHA Stroke-like symptoms can be more traumatic than an actual stroke
Video with music and text
Transcript (document) | Graphic cover (jpg) | News release
Video Copyright American Heart Association 2024
Song title: Relax Light/Royalty Free
February calendar highlights
American Heart Month | Black History Month | National Cancer Prevention Month | National Self-Check Month
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2/1~ national freedom day
2/1~7 – Women’s Heart Week
2/2 – National Wear Red Day – Women Wear Red | Marmot Day
- G: get number – Ask your doctor to check your blood pressure and cholesterol.
- oh: own your lifestyle – Quit smoking, lose weight, exercise and eat healthy.
- R: be aware of your risks – We don’t think it will happen to us, but one in three women die from heart disease.
- E: educate your family – Choose healthy food and stay active for you and your family.
- D: don’t shut up – Tell every woman you know that heart disease is our number one killer.
2/3 – National Patient Recognition Day | National Women Physicians Day | National Overseas Play Day (1st Saturday of every month)
2/4 – World Cancer Day | Homemade Soup Day (AHA tomato/basil soup recipe)
2/6 – ASA Pre-Conference Symposium | State of the Science Stroke Nursing Symposium
2/7 – African American Coaches Day
2/7～9 – American Stroke Association’s 2024 International Stroke Conference | Media Newsroom
2/7～13 – African Heritage and Health Week
2/7-14 – Congenital Heart Disease Awareness Week
2/7～15 – International Week of Black Women in the Arts
2/8 – International Day of Women and Girls in Science | National Boy Scout Day | National Kite Flying Day
2/10 – Chinese New Year
2/11 – Super Bowl Sunday
2/11～17 – Heart Failure Awareness Week
2/12 – Lincoln’s Birthday | NAACP Day
2/13 – Shrove Tuesday | Fat Tuesday | Mardi Gras | National Pancake Day
2/14 – World Congenital Heart Disease Awareness Day | National Donor Day | National Have a Heart Day | valentine’s day | Ash Wednesday
2/15 – International Childhood Cancer Awareness Day
2/16 – national caregivers day
2/17 – Random Acts of Kindness Day
2/19 – President’s Day
2/20 – World Day of Social Justice | National Leadership Day | pet loving day
2/22 – Washington’s Birthday | Recreational Sports & Fitness Day
2/23 – World Day of Understanding and Peace
2/25 – Let’s all eat right
2/27 – National Strawberry Day Strawberry Orange Smoothie | AHA Recipe
2/28 – National Science Day
2/29 – Leap Day | Rare Disease Day
