Porter Health Care System Joins American Heart Association Mission To Improve Cardiovascular Health In Local Community
1/31/2016
February 1, 2016 (Valparaiso, IN) – Porter Health Care System has teamed up with the American Heart Association to join the fight against heart disease and stroke in the Northwest Indiana region. Porter Health Care System has committed to support the mission of the organization and will act as leading sponsor of the 2016 Porter County Go Red for Women campaign and Porter County Heart Walk.
"We are inspired by Porter Health Care System’s commitment to the health of our communities and the impact they will make in this partnership," said Diane Kemp, executive director of the American Heart Association in Northwest Indiana. "This sponsorship will allow us to spread awareness of our number one and number four killers – heart disease and stroke by bringing programs and educational resources to Porter County.”
The partnership launches on February 1st to celebrate American Heart Month, which has been the signature month for the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign, and the message that heart disease is not just a man’s problem. Consider these statistics:
- Heart disease and stroke cause 1 in 3 deaths among women each year--Killing approximately one woman every 80 seconds.
- An estimated 44 million women in the U.S. are affected by cardiovascular diseases.
- 90% of women have one or more risk factors for heart disease or stroke.
Porter Health Care System will help highlight these issues on National Wear Red Day, Friday, February 5 and as a leading sponsor of the Valparaiso Goes Red event at Valparaiso University’s Harre Union Ballroom on February 19.
“The American Heart Association’s mission is one that Porter Health Care System believes in. Every day, we care for patients who suffer from heart-related diseases. We see firsthand the effect these diseases have on patients, residents and their families,” said Steve Lunn, CEO of Porter Health Care System. “Porter’s support will help fund research, advocacy efforts and educational resources as well as the Go Red for Women movement and Heart Walk event. By partnering with the American Heart Association we will be making a difference to help build healthier lives and raise awareness to heart disease and stroke throughout Porter County.”
The Go Red for Women movement continues to gain momentum in Northwest Indiana and it harnesses the energy, passion and power women have to band together and collectively wipe out heart disease. When women know their risk for heart disease and take action it can reduce their personal risk.
"We have incredible respect for Porter Health Care System and its cardiovascular expertise. This partnership will give our community the tools they need to lead a heart healthy life. It will help each of our communities address a very specific and challenging issue – that being women’s heart health through the Go Red campaign and building a culture of health through the Heart Walk campaign,” said Kemp. "We are grateful for Porter Health Care System’s generosity and willingness to work with us to tackle a tangible solution to a real health crisis and look forward to an impactful year."
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