Hunterdon County Board of County Commissioners Director Susan J. Soloway, on the behalf of the Board, encouraged County employees to wear red on February 5th, to recognize the American Heart Association’s (AHA) annual ‘Go Red For Women Day,’ which brings attention to the fact that heart disease remains a series health issue for women, and to remind County employees and all residents about the importance of a heart healthy lifestyle.
In a communication to employees, Director Soloway wrote, ‘the COVID-19 pandemic may have diverted attention away from other health concerns right now, however, heart disease remains a leading killer of women according to the American Heart Association.’
Director Soloway said, “Since 2018 the County has recognized the ‘Go Red For Women’ day with a heart healthy lunch, a speaker from a local cardiac physician’s office, and had the County’s Public Health Nurses provide blood pressure readings.”
