Good Samaritan Hospital

PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: Monday, January 26, 2009
Contact: Jennifer Aalgaard
Phone: 253.219.1715
Email: jennifer.aalgaard@goodsamhealth.org

MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital
Encourages Puyallup to Go Red February 6th

PUYALLUP, WA – Red is the color of the day on Friday, February 6, 2009 when the nation observes National Wear Red Day, a day focused on getting women to take personal action against heart disease, the leading cause of death for women in America.

“Cardiovascular diseases, which include diseases of the heart and stroke, are the biggest health threat to women of all ages, and many of us don’t realize it,” said cardiologist Uma Krishnan, MD of MultiCare and spokesperson for the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women campaign. “Most forms of cardiovascular diseases are also preventable, and Wear Red Day is the perfect time to highlight women’s power to fight back by simply making smarter choices for their heart.”

MultiCare, in partnership with the American Heart Association, will host the Go Red For Women Rally at South Hill Mall in Puyallup on February 6 to help women understand why heart disease is the biggest threat to their health, and how they can minimize their risk.

The Go Red For Women Rally also features an educational talk by Dr. Krishnan, a special appearance by Puyallup Mayor Don Malloy, cholesterol checks, free glucose and blood pressure screenings, and prize giveaways. Tracy Taylor, radio host on Q Country 102.9 FM, will emcee. The event is free and open to the public, and begins at 10 a.m.

For more information about Go Red For Women in Pierce County, visit www.PierceCountyGoesRed.org or call the American Heart Association at 253.272.7854.

The Go Red For Women is locally sponsored by MultiCare.