TWU Go Red for Women Updates

TWU Go Red for Women 2014

(TWU at Wear Red Day 2013)

Look at what is going on at TWU this FebREDary!

Texas Woman's University has done it again! Joining forces with the American Heart Association (AHA), TWU is fighting heart disease with a variety of events. Join us for one or all of the events and help TWU and AHA raise awareness of the #1 killer of women (as well as men), cardiovascular disease. By becoming involved in these events, you will help raise awareness, empower women, and take steps to help to defeat this disease!

TWU Go Red Events

Denton Campus

TWU Goes Red Photo
When: 12:30 pm, February 5^th

Where: Fitness and Recreation Center Gym

What: Wear Red Day is a chance for us to arm ourselves with knowledge about this devastating disease and to raise awareness that will help the American Heart Association advance its research and education efforts. Join us for the photo and get a red t-shirt and a pedometer  while supplies last!

Heart Health Panel
When: 12:30-1:00 pm, February 18^th

Where: ACT 301

What: Stay informed about cardiovascular disease (heart disease) with this panel! Covering a  variety of topics, this panel discussion will provide you with the information needed to keep your heart happy and healthy.

Walking Wednesdays
When: 12:30-1:00 pm, February 12^th, 19^th, and 26^th

Where: Pioneer Hall Walking Track

What: Students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to wear their walking shoes and join us as we walk the track for heart health. There is no cost to participate. This is a great opportunity to meet new and old friends and motivate each other to better heart health.

For more walking times, check out Fit and Rec's new walking group on Tuesdays and Thursdays (open to non-members).

Go Red for Women Informational Table
When: The month of February

 

Where: The TWU Blagg-Huey Library on the first floor near the elevator

What: Informational materials on heart health

Dallas Campus

TWU Goes Red Photo and Heart Healthy Lunch
When: 12:00 pm, February 4th, Go Red Photo
                11:00 - 1:00 pm, February 4th, Heart Healthy Lunch

 

Where: In front of the donor wall for Go Red Photo
                 Cafe for the Health Healthy Lunch

What: Join TWU at our Dallas campus for heart healthy lunch. We will also be taking the Go Red for Women Photo so be sure to wear your red outfit!

Dallas Go Red Liaison - Kristin Spain

Heart Health Panel
When: 12:30-1:00 pm, February 18^th

Where: IHSD 3510

What: Stay informed about cardiovascular disease (heart disease) with this panel! Covering a wide variety of topics, this panel discussion will provide you with the information need to keep your heart happy and healthy.

Houston Campus

Heart Health Panel
When: 12:30-1:00 pm, February 18^th

Where: IHSH 3310

What: Stay informed about cardiovascular disease (heart disease) with this panel! Covering a wide variety of topics, this panel discussion will provide you with the information need to keep your heart happy and healthy.

Denton Go Red Events

2014 Denton Go Red Luncheon and Fashion Show
When: 11:00 - 1:30 pm,  February 14^th

Where: UNT Gateway Center


What:  This event features a silent auction, lunch, invocation, and fashion show. Please visit  http://dentongored.ahaevents.org/ for additional information and to register.

Learn more about the national campaign to increase awareness and help women reduce their risk of heart disease at GoRedForWomen.org. Find more online health resources at http://mylifecheck.heart.org/.


Be sure to check back frequently for additional activities as they are added.  Have an activity you would like to add? Please email Morgan O'Donnell at modonnell @ twu.edu.


Questions about the TWU Go Red for Women campaign? Contact Sonia Redwine, Assistant Director of Health Promotion at sredwine @ twu.edu or Morgan O'Donnell, Program Director at modonnell @ twu.edu.