Heart Disease Awareness Events In February

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In an effort to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease and encourage general heart health, several events have been organized. Here is a guide to some of those happening around town. See a more complete list here. 

Thursday, Feb. 2

Dearborn Inn

• Address: 20301 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn.
• Phone: 313-584-6100
• Time: 6 p.m.
• Cost: $

The Dearborn Chamber of Commerce and DMC Harper-Hutzel Hospital will host “Love Yourself, Love Your Style"-a fashion and wellness event, featuring health experts who will share important information about heart health, smart eating and exercise.

Friday, Feb. 3

National Wear Red Day. Join thousands of companies, schools, clubs and organizations as they raise awareness for women’s heart health by wearing red.

Garden City Hospital

• Address: 6245 Inkster Rd., Garden City
• Phone: 734-458-3248
• Time: 10 a.m. – Noon
• Cost: Free

Women’s heart health forum featuring cardiologist Dr. Karen Wiarda. Polynesian aerobics class to follow session.  Giveaway items and heart risk assessments offered onsite. Lunch included.

University of Michigan Health System

• Address: 1500 E. Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor
• Phone: 734-647-2742
• Time: 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
• Cost: Free

Mhealthy Heart Tips, AHA Heart Walk information, heart healthy cooking demonstrations and massage chairs for use will be offered.

Black Finn American Saloon

• Address: 530 South Main Street, Royal Oak
• Phone: 248-542-9460
• Time: 5 – 8 p.m.
• Cost: $

Receive drink specials and complimentary appetizers during this happy hour event with a donation benefiting the American Heart Association.

The Ellen Thompson Women’s Health Center

• Address: 5320 Elliott Dr., Ypsilanti
• Phone: 800-231-2211
• Time: 4:45 – 6 p.m.
• Cost: Free

Rhythmic exercise classes, such as Zumba, will be offered.  Refreshments provided.

Saturday, Feb. 4

Macy’s  at Westland Mall

• Address: 35000 W. Warren, Westland
• Phone: 734-421-0291
• Time: 10 a.m. – Noon
• Cost: Free

The American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women holds a casting call for women willing to share personal stories about and experiences with heart disease for a chance to become a spokeswoman for the cause.

Macy’s at  Somerset Collection

• Address: 2800 W Big Beaver Rd., Troy
• Phone: 248- 643-6360
• Time: 2  – 4 p.m.
• Cost: Free

The American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women holds a casting call for women willing to share personal stories about and experiences with heart disease for a chance to become a spokeswoman for the cause.

Tuesday, Feb. 7

Charles H. Wright Museum

• Address: 315 East Warren Ave., Detroit
• Phone: 313-494-5800
• Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m.
• Cost: Free

The Henry Ford Institute on Multicultural Health will present a free health screening and heart attack survivor and American Heart Association volunteer Tanya Hughes will speak about hearth health. Weekly Hustle for Health workout (free for members, $5 for non-members)  follows at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 9

Next Level Health And Fitness

• Address: 21431 Greater Mack,  St. Clair Shores
• Phone: 586-776-2800
• Time: 5 – 8:30 p.m.
• Cost: $

Featuring four fitness classes, nutritionist, fitness screening, giveaways and refreshments.

Friday, Feb. 10

The Ellen Thompson Women’s Health Center

• Address: 5320 Elliott Dr., Ypsilanti
• Phone: 800-231-2211
• Time: 4:45 – 6 p.m.
• Cost: Free

Rhythmic exercise classes, such as step Aerobics and Zumba, will be offered.  Refreshments provided.

Friday, Feb. 17

MGM Grand Detroit

• Address: 1777 Third St., Detroit.
• Phone: 248-936-5831
• Time: 9 a.m.
• Cost: $

Join the American Heart Association for its annual Go Red For Women luncheon with health seminars, a silent auction and featured guest speaker Chris Powell, of ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition.

The Ellen Thompson Women’s Health Center

• Address: 5320 Elliott Dr., Ypsilanti
• Phone: 800-231-2211
• Time: 4:45 – 6 p.m.
• Cost: Free

Rhythmic exercise classes, such as Cardio Intervals and Zumba, will be offered.  Refreshments provided.

Wednesday, Feb. 22

Andover High School

• Address: 4200 Andover Road, Bloomfield Hills
• Phone: 248-936-9508
• Time: 6 -7 p.m.
• Cost: Free

Informational meeting about the American Heart Association’s 2012 Metro Detroit Heart Walk on Saturday May, 12 at Ford Field.

Friday, Feb. 24

Woodhouse Day Spa

• Address: 1447 Woodward Ave., Detroit
• Phone: 313-965-6270
• Time: 4:30 – 7 p.m.
• Cost: Free

WoodHouse Day Spa's 3rd annual women's wellness event in conjunction with Go Red For Women, Share Your Heart. Complimentary wine and refreshments. Health Screenings, also earn 10,000 Woodhouse Rewards Points toward pre-booked appointments and more. 

The Ellen Thompson Women’s Health Center

• Address: 5320 Elliott Dr., Ypsilanti
• Phone: 800-231-2211
• Time: 4:45 – 6 p.m.
• Cost: Free

Rhythmic exercise classes, such as Hustle Line Dance and Cardio Kick, will be offered.  Refreshments provided.

Saturday, Feb. 25

Westland Mall

• Address: 35000 Warren Rd., Westland.
• Phone: 734-458-3248
• Time: 9 a.m. – Noon
• Cost: Free

A panel of experts from Garden City Hospital will be present to answer health questions. Dress comfortably for a walk.  Free health screenings and heart risk assessments will be offered onsite.