Thursday

VIDEO: Go Red for Women

"I never knew my father’s mother. She died of heart disease when he was 12 years old. My father had quadruple bypass surgery a few years ago so when the American Heart Association asked me to be the Honorary Chairperson for their Go Red for Women campaign I couldn't refuse.
When I started learning about heart disease a few years ago I was surprised that it is the number one killer of women. That's astounding when you consider how little we typically hear about heart disease in women. Heart disease and stroke kill nearly 500,000 women a year. That is nearly twice as many as all forms of cancer.

Over the last couple of weeks I have had the opportunity to learn more about new technology being developed and used in Southern Arizona to diagnose and treat heart disease. From scanners that give an amazingly detailed look inside the body to developments that could make artificial hearts permanently implantable.

I invite you to take a few minutes to learn about the newest technology and also hear stories from women who have survived heart disease and stoke.

Simply click here to see how these survivors show heart disease can strike at any age

Most importantly, the best way to fight heart disease is prevention. The American Heart Association has a wonderful website full of lifesaving information for you and your family.

This cause is close to my heart and I hope it helps you and your family.

Sincerely,
Kris Pickel