Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Go Red for Women by wearing red this Friday, February 7, to raise awareness for heart disease. Texas Children’s Hospital badge-holders that wear red will receive a free heart healthy sweet treat with purchase* during lunchtime at the following Texas Children’s dining locations:
- Clinical Care Center Food Court
- Pavilion for Women Fresh Bistro
- West Campus Luby’s DOTS Kitchen
- Meyer Building The French Corner
For heart health education, blood pressure checks and tips to live a long and healthy life, please stop by the Employee Health and Wellness Go Red for Women booths on Friday, February 7:
- Pavilion for Women Fresh Bistro: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- West Campus DOTS Kitchen: noon to 1 p.m.
*While supplies last.
Go Red heart health tips:
G: Get your numbers: Ask your doctor to check your blood pressure and cholesterol and monitor them regularly.
O: Own your lifestyle: Stop smoking, exercise, eat healthy, and manage stress.
R: Realize your risk: Heart disease kills one in three women. Learn about the risk factors, your family history, and the keys to prevention.
E: Educate your family: Make healthy food choices for you and your family and teach your kids the importance of staying active.
D: Don’t be silent: Tell every woman you know that heart disease is our number one killer.
The Employee Medical Clinic supports your personal health needs and offers convenient access to exceptional primary and urgent care services on the main campus. The clinic delivers many services including urgent care for personal illness and injury, preventive care, care management for chronic conditions, and counseling to help employees adopt the healthiest possible lifestyle. For more information or to make an appointment, please call Ext. 4-2150.
For more information visit goredforwomen.org.