Livingston: Go Red for Heart Health

The Livingston Health Department will host its annual Go Red for Heart Health event on Friday, February 7, 2020 in recognition of American Heart Month in February. From 10 am to 12 pm, Livingston residents are welcome to stop by the Town Hall lobby for free screenings, information, and giveaways.

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, and February is designated as American Heart Month. The first Friday of February is National Wear Red Day — a designated day to raise awareness about heart disease in women and to encourage women to make lifestyle changes that will help reduce their risk of heart disease.

Since National Wear Red Day began in 2003, the event has educated and encouraged women to make at least one change for their heart health.

Livingston Township will be showing its support for heart health at the annual Go Red event on Friday, February 7 at Livingston Town Hall, 357 South Livingston Avenue in the lobby on the first floor. The Livingston Health Department, RWJ Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Shulman Wellness Center, and ShopRite of Livingston’s dietitian will be participating in the event to provide education and increase awareness for heart disease.

There will be a free blood pressure screening, a free CardioChek screening (lipids and blood glucose) provided by RWJ Saint Barnabas, complimentary massages and stress reduction information provided by Shulman Wellness Center, nutrition information provided by ShopRite of Livingston, heart health education, giveaways, and more.

Those who would like to be in our annual Go Red picture at 10:15 am should wear something red. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Livingston Health Department at 973-535-7961 ext. 227 or 228.