SALT LAKE CITY — Women’s heart health took center stage Friday at the Go Red for Women Experience in Salt Lake City.
The American Heart Association hosted the event to help women better understand their risk for heart disease and learn simple steps to protect their health.
This year marks the 23rd annual Go Red for Women luncheon, highlighting a concerning statistic: nearly 45% of women over age 20 are living with some form of cardiovascular disease.
At the event, attendees had the chance to take part in health screenings and CPR demonstrations, giving them hands-on opportunities to learn more about their heart health and how to respond in an emergency.
The Go Red for Women luncheon event aims to help women better understand their risk for heart disease. (Derek Peterson, KSL)
Organizers say the event is also focused on fundraising, with a goal of raising $1 million to support research, education and programs focused on women’s heart health.
“There’s a number of things that are very easy. First thing, have more conversations with your medical provider, understanding your family health, that’s really key,” said Heather Brace, Go Red for Women event chair. “Also the numbers in your life like BMI, your cholesterol, your blood pressure. Those are key numbers to be able to tell you.”
Organizers say they were encouraged by the turnout and hope the message of heart health continues to spread throughout the community.
