Cincinnati (Jan. 28, 2016) – The Christ Hospital Health Network is gearing up to Go Red in support of February as American Heart Month and as the presenting sponsor of the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women initiative – a program focused on educating women about their risk of heart disease and stroke.

Heart disease is the #1 killer of both men and women, but it is preventable. Fight back during American Heart Month by learning about the condition and the ways you can improve your odds. The Christ Hospital is offering simple ways for you to learn more and help build your heart disease awareness:

• Upload a photo or image of what makes you feel Young at Heart to The Christ Hospital’s Facebook page or Instagram account using #ForThePursuit. For every #ForThePursuit photo shared, you are entered to win a weekly prize giveaway*.

• Do you know how to survive a heart attack? View our video to learn why you should have a plan in case of an emergency: https://www.thechristhospital.com/services/heart/heart-attack

• Throughout February we are collecting stories from patients of The Christ Hospital Physicians who want to inspire and educate our community. We will highlight patients and their physician to help build heart disease awareness. Stories will be collected through Facebook and two lucky female patients will be chosen to receive a makeover from Go Red For Women and have the opportunity to share their story at the 11th annual Go Red For Women Experience on May 5th at the Duke Energy Convention Center.

Additional events:

• Monday, Feb. 1: Red will illuminate from the top of Mt. Auburn as The Christ Hospital tower, one of the most iconic and recognizable structures in Cincinnati, is lit red. View our video to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qt3b5Rf91eY&feature=youtu.be

• Friday, Feb. 5: National Go Red Day. Wear red to show your support in the fight against heart disease.

• The Christ Hospital Urgent Care is offering free blood pressure screenings every Friday in February to support heart healthy education during heart month. No appointment is needed. Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Christ Hospital Urgent Care is located at 4440 Red Bank Road, Suite 110 in Cincinnati. Call 513-564-1366 for more information.

• Throughout February all babies born at The Christ Hospital will receive a handmade knit cap in support of Go Red for Women. A team of volunteers are knitting each of the tiny red caps by hand. The media is invited to a photo opportunity featuring our newborns wearing their red caps on Friday, Feb. 5 at 11 a.m.

*Two winners per week. Prizes donated by supporters of the American Heart Association.

About The Christ Hospital Health Network: The Christ Hospital Health Network is an acute care hospital located in Mt. Auburn with five ambulatory centers and 181 neighborhood offices conveniently located throughout the Greater Cincinnati area. Its mission is to improve the health of the community and to create patient value by providing exceptional outcomes, affordable care and the finest experiences. Led by the region’s Most Preferred Hospital (National Research Corporation) for 20 consecutive years, the network is dedicated to transforming care by delivering integrated, individualized healthcare and wellness services through its comprehensive physician network and advanced specialty service. The Christ Hospital is among only 6% of hospitals in the nation to be awarded Magnet recognition for nursing excellence and among the top 5% of hospitals in the country for patient satisfaction. For more than 125 years, The Christ Hospital has provided compassionate care to all those it serves.