We are pleased to announce that the American Heart Association is accepting applications for women who would like to participate in the 2016 Go Red For Women® Go Red Challenge - a challenge that could save your life.
Background: Research shows that most cardiac events can be prevented if women make small, yet life-saving choices for their hearts. Go Red For Women® is the American Heart Association's national movement to make women aware of their risk for heart disease and provide inspiration to take action to reduce that risk.
Introducing the Go Red Challenge! The American Heart Association and Boone Hospital Center are now accepting applications to select 10 women, over the age of 18, to participate in this exciting opportunity. This 12-week program will incorporate the American Heart Association's Go Red curriculum, which focuses on developing skills to help today's busy women lead longer, healthier lives. The Go Red Challenge is a wellness program that will make-over your heart.
Participants selected for the 2016 Go Red Challenge will receive:
*Health screenings by Holly Boyer, MD, of Boone Medical Group South, prior to the program beginning and upon completion, to measure success
*Nutritional planning assistance from registered dietitians and health educators from Boone Hospital Diabetes and Nutrition Services.
*Free 3-month membership to the WELLAWARE Fitness Center
*Free orientation to the WELLAWARE Fitness Center, where professionals will help design a program for each participant
*Free session of 1 group exercise class at WELLAWARE Fitness Center (a total of 6 or 8 classes, depending on which class the participant chooses)
Application Deadline: May 31, 2016
Program Start Date: June 6, 2016
Program End Date: August 22, 2016
For more information, contact:
Leanne Geiss
(573) 446-3000
Leanne.Geiss@heart.org