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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Hosts Heart-Healthy Breakfast

February 9, 2009
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Hosts Heart-Healthy Breakfast

VALDOSTA - In support of American Heart Month, Valdosta State University Campus Wellness and the local American Heart Association are hosting a Take Heart Celebration starting at 8 a.m. Friday, February 20, in the University Center Magnolia Room.

Participants will receive a V-State sports bag filled with goodies as they check-in from 8-8:30 a.m., then enjoy a heart-healthy breakfast for $2 or a meal swipe and healthy cooking demonstrations. Starting at about 8:45 a.m., guest speakers - including Pam Powell, a cardiac nurse at South Georgia Medical Center - will share personal stories and the latest research about women's heart health. Organizers will pass out door prizes, including a Curves membership and spa packages, during the event. People interested in attending the Take Heart Celebration should register by Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the Campus Wellness Web site,

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ has sponsored a number of events throughout February as part of the "Go Red for Women" campaign, a national movement founded by the American Heart Association to fight back against the No. 1 killer of American women. During the week of February 3, Campus Dining offered low-fat and low-sodium options at Palms Dining Facility. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ faculty, staff and students raised money and awareness by participating in the American Heart Association's Wear Red day on Friday, February 6.

For more information about Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ's Go Red for Women campaign events, contact Jennifer Gill, Campus Wellness Event Coordinator at 245-2239. The Campus Wellness Web site, , will feature the latest information about the February 20 event.

Make Go Red For Women last a lifetime. Read about healthy heart exercises, meal options, and the latest research at GoRedForWomen.org.

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