February: Go Red for Women Month

The American Heart Association (AHA) designated February as "Go Red For Women" month, to bring awareness and generate support in the fight against heart disease in women. According to the AHA, heart disease is the number one killer of women and more women die of cardiovascular disease than the next five causes of death combined.

Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates encourages you to take preventive steps to keep your heart healthy. Take the "Go Red Heart CheckUp" today by visiting www.goredforwomen.org. It is important to "know your numbers" (cholesterol and triglyceride levels, blood pressure and more), as they are an important part of heart-health and can be indicators of your risk for heart problems. Knowing your numbers can also help you keep track of progress you are making as you work towards a healthier lifestyle.

Harvard Vanguard Providing Free Screenings

Harvard Vanguard will be providing free blood pressure screenings at the The 2010 Go Red For Women Boston Casting Call, an American Heart Association event promoting Go Red for Women Month.

Date: February 5, 2010
Location: Macy's Natick Collection
Screening Times: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Related Links

Visit the sites below for more information about heart disease, as well as tools and resources to help you lead a heart-healthy life:

• Go Red for Women
  • Choose to Reduce Your Risk
  • Heart Healthy at Any Age
• American Heart Association
  • Having Healthy Lifestyle
  • Heart Health Toolbox
• Healthwise Knowledgebase
  • Are You At Risk for a Heart Attack? (interactive tool)
  • Learning About Heart Problems

Comprehensive Cardiology Care at Harvard Vanguard

Harvard Vanguard offers cardiology care to adult patients at our practice sites in Boston (Kenmore), Braintree, Chelmsford, Medford, Peabody, Quincy, Somerville, Watertown, Wellesley and West Roxbury. We provide cardiology care to our pediatric patients at our Boston (Kenmore) practice.