February is Heart Month

The mission of the Healthy Hermosa coalition is to not only make Hermosa one of the healthiest communities in Chicago. The coalition is also committed to raising awareness and access to health care. For February we will focus on Health Heart for women


Did you know?

An estimated one in four women die from heart disease in the U.S. according to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute.

That’s more deaths from heart disease than the next four causes of death combines, says the AHA.

Women should be on the lookout for uncomfortable pressures, squeezing, fullness or pain the center of their chest that lasts for more than a few minutes or comes and goes. Also, be on the lookout for pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach. Shortness of breath, with or without chest discomfort, are also signs of a heart attach, along with breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or light headedness.

To find out more about symptoms or what can be done to prevent heart disease visit the American Heart Association’s website.

Chicago Go Red for Women Community Expo

Friday, February 24

8:30 am - 1:30pm

UIC Forum

725 W. Rooseveltl, Chicago, IL

Call 312-476-6679 for more information

FREE HEART HEALTH SCREENINGS AND WORKSHOPS

IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH