Kifowit Raising Awareness for American Heart Month

AURORA, Ill. – Today, State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is reminding constituents to take steps to prevent heart disease in an attempt to raise awareness about American Heart Disease month this February.  

“According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women,” Kifowit said. “Fortunately, heart disease is preventable and I hope people become encouraged by this month of awareness to start taking steps to reduce their risk of heart disease.  Small changes that are made now can make life changing differences in the long run.”

The American Heart Association sponsors American Heart month which is the entire month of February dedicated to education and outreach.  Through this, the American Heart Association hopes to encourage people to take action to begin reducing their risk of heart disease.  February 7th is National Wear Red Day where citizens are encourage to participate by wearing red as a way to spread awareness of heart disease.  They recommend eating healthy and exercising regularly to decrease your risk of heart disease.  

“Cardiovascular disease touches all us and American Heart Month helps remind us that we should all take steps to improve our health,” said Kifowit.  “I hope my constituents will join me in taking steps this February to get healthier and encourage their loved ones to do the same.  My goal is for these healthy lifestyle changes that are made now will then continue for years to come.”

For more information, please contact Rep. Kifowit’s constituent service office at 630-585-1308, email Stephanie.Kifowit@att.net, or visit www.ILDistrict84.com.

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