January 18, 2008

Going red for healthy hearts

The MGH Heart Center is joining the American Heart Association (AHA) in the fight against heart disease by participating in the AHA's annual "Go Red for Women" campaign Jan. 29 through Feb. 6.

Jan. 29 — Go Red Night at the Boston Bruins
Discounted tickets available at https://premiumclub.dncinc.com/general_login.asp
Use promotional code "aha" and select the "available seating" link. After ordering tickets, type in "MGH" in the additional information field of the customer
information section.

Feb. 1 — Wear Red Day
MGH departments that submit a photo of employees wearing red will be entered into a drawing for a free lunch. Departments can enter by submitting their
digital photo to mghheartcenter@partners.org or by participating in a group photo in the Ether Dome at 11 am.

Feb. 4 — Ask the Experts about Heart Disease
11 am to 1 pm, Main Corridor
Heart Center experts will share ways to lower heart disease risks

Feb. 5 — Heart Healthy Cooking Demonstration
Noon to 1 pm, East Garden Room
Danita Sanborn, MD, of the MGH Heart Center, and Dan Kahn, executive chef with MGH Nutrition and Food Services

Feb. 6 — Venus or Mars? What Makes a Woman's Heart Unique
Noon to 1 pm, Thier Conference Room
Nandita Scott, MD, of the MGH Heart Center For more information about these events, contact Jeanne Henson at (617) 724-8499.