February Heart Health Events for Women Veterans

What: The Butler VA Health Care System is hosting two free events for Women Veterans in February as part of American Heart Month.

1. A “Go Red” event at Steele’s Brushes and Ceramics will include a ceramic heart craft along with a presentation on heart health specific to women Veterans. Women Veterans should RSVP to 878-271-6484.
2. A “Heart Health Prevention” event at the main Butler VA facility will include a healthy heart presentation by the Butler VA’s Chief of Staff, Dr. Aref Rahman followed by a Healthy Teaching Kitchen demonstration. Women Veterans should RSVP to 878-271-6989.

Who: All Women Veterans are invited to attend.

When: Go Red Event: Friday, February 3, 6pm – 9pm

Heart Health Prevention Event: Tuesday, February 7, 11am – 1pm

Where: Go Red Event: Steele’s Brushes and Ceramics, 1631 N Main Street, Butler, PA

Heart Health Prevention Event: Butler VA (Auditorium), 353 N Duffy Road, Butler, PA

Background: Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year, but the simple truth is that most cardiovascular disease can still be prevented with education and healthy lifestyle changes. Women Veterans are encouraged to partner with the Butler VA’s Women Veterans Program to learn more. Visit www.va.gov/butler-health-care/health-services/women-veteran-care/.

Media Contact: Paula McCarl, Public Affairs Officer; 878-271-6492; Paula.McCarl@va.gov

 

Paula McCarl, Public Affairs Officer

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