Heather Johnson, MD, MS, associate professor, Cardiovascular Medicine, served as spokesperson during American Heart Month "Go Red for Women" events to inspire women to take heart-healthy actions that reduce cardiovascular disease.   

She served as the keynote speaker at 7th Annual National Wear Red Day Event & Photo Shoot on February 17, 2018 at Fountain of Life Church. 

The event focused on raising awareness of risk factors for cardiovascular disease among African American women, and risk-lowering lifestyle changes such as reducing salt intake, baking and broiling instead of frying, increasing vegetable intake while reducing meat intake, and walking at least 30 minutes a day. 

“[Dr. Johnson is] a renowned expert on cardiovascular health so we’re very pleased to have her at the event,” said Lisa Peyton-Caire, founder of the Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness. 

Additionally, Dr. Johnson discussed women's heart health tips in a video by Discover Wisconsin, describing steps individuals can take to adopt a heart-healthy lifestyle and lower their risk of cardiovascular disease.

Resources:

• "The Silent Killer: Raising Awareness About Heart Disease and Black Women," Madison365, February 15, 2018
• "A Wisconsin Doctor’s Tips on Women’s Heart Health," Discover Wisconsin, February 1, 2018