Knoxville Kicks Off National Heart Month with Go Red Proclamation

The City of Knoxville joins the American Heart Association’s national call for awareness by encouraging the greater East Tennessee community to participate in Wear Red Day. The City Mayor designates February 1 as Go Red Day. Summit Medical Group is a sponsor of the local initiative, which is part of a national campaign.

National Wear Red Day

On Friday, February 1st, 2013, Knoxville will join the American Heart Association’s national call for awareness by encouraging our community to participate in Wear Red Day. The local AHA office will be hosting a joint mayoral proclamation at the City County Building’s main assembly room featuring educational booths from both Tennova Healthcare, local Go Red for Women cause partner, and Summit Medical Group, Go Red for Women Luncheon sponsor presenting. Door prizes will be available. Please join us on February 1st and throughout Heart Month and WEAR RED!

When: February 1, 2013 at 9:30 a.m.
Where: Main Assembly Room at the City County Building
Why: To learn more about the number one and four killers of Americans, heart disease and stroke

About the American Heart Association
Founded in 1924, we’re the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary health organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of heart disease and stroke.  To help prevent, treat and defeat these diseases — America’s No. 1 and No. 4 killers — we fund cutting-edge research, conduct lifesaving public and professional educational programs, and advocate to protect public health.  To learn more or join us in helping all Americans, call 1-800-AHA-USA1 or visit americanheart.org.

About the American Stroke Association
Created in 1997 as a division of the American Heart Association, the American Stroke Association works to improve stroke prevention, diagnosis and treatment to save lives from stroke — America’s No. 4 killer and the leading cause of serious disability.  To do this, we fund scientific research, help people better understand and avoid stroke, encourage government support, guide healthcare professionals, and provide information to stroke survivors and their caregivers to enhance their quality of life.  To learn more, call 1-888-4STROKE or visit strokeassociation.org.

About Tennova Healthcare
Located in East Tennessee, Tennova Healthcare operates seven acute-care hospitals and many other healthcare facilities across the region.  More than 1,000 of the area’s leading physicians are on the active staff at Tennova facilities.  One of East Tennessee’s largest employers, Tennova has 5,000 associates dedicated to providing compassionate care using the latest medical technology.  For more information visit www.TennovaHealthcare.com.