February heart health events for women veterans | va butler health care | veterans affairs

Butler , PA — The Butler VA Health Care System is hosting two free events for Women Veterans in February as part of American Heart Month. WHAT: The Butler VA Health Care System is hosting

two free events for Women Veterans in February as part of American Heart Month. * A “Go Red” event at Steele’s Brushes and Ceramics will include a ceramic heart craft along with a

presentation on heart health specific to women Veterans. Women Veterans should RSVP to 878-271-6484. * A “Heart Health Prevention” event at the main Butler VA facility will include a healthy

heart presentation by the Butler VA’s Chief of Staff, Dr. Aref Rahman followed by a Healthy Teaching Kitchen demonstration. Women Veterans should RSVP to 878-271-6989. WHO: All Women

Veterans are invited to attend. WHEN: GO RED EVENT: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 6PM – 9PM HEART HEALTH PREVENTION EVENT: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 11AM – 1PM WHERE: Go Red Event: Steele’s Brushes and

Ceramics, 1631 N Main Street, Butler, PA Heart Health Prevention Event: Butler VA (Auditorium), 353 N Duffy Road, Butler, PA BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of

women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year, but the simple truth is that most cardiovascular disease can still be prevented with education and healthy lifestyle changes. Women Veterans are

encouraged to partner with the Butler VA’s Women Veterans Program to learn more. Visit www.va.gov/butler-health-care/health-services/women-veteran-care/. MEDIA CONTACT: Paula McCarl, Public

Affairs Officer; 878-271-6492; [email protected]