“Raising awareness of heart health issues ultimately enhances the level of wellness within the community,” says Melbert (Bob) Hillert, Jr., M.D., cardiology medical director at Doctors Hospital at White Rock.

Go Red For Women is a nationwide movement created by the American Heart Association and designed to celebrate the energy, passion and power that women have to band together and wipe out heart disease. Spreading the Go Red For Women message by wearing red on National Wear Red day empowers women to love – and save – their hearts through lifestyle choices and actions.

Women can learn more about heart health, warning signs of a heart attack, and preventing heart disease for women on Doctors Hospital at White Rock Lake’s website at www.DoctorsHospitalDallas.com/GoRedForWomen. They can also take an online risk assessment quiz and download tip sheets and guides with information about how to make better, healthier lifestyle choices.

“Cardiovascular disease claims the lives of more than 460,000 women each year. That means that approximately every minute, someone is losing a mother, daughter, aunt, sister or cousin to it,” Dr. Hillert, Jr. adds. “By raising awareness of heart disease among women, we can help inspire them to take charge of their heart health and take steps to save their lives.”

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