February is Heart Month
During February we'll keep this page updated with information about activities focused on improving and learning more about heart health, while inspiring others to do the same. See below for important dates, and come back to this website often throughout the month.
Welcome to Heart Month 2025
Go Red
We encourage employees to wear red apparel and submit a photo of themselves and/or their teams on Friday, Feb. 7, for a chance to be featured in our video collage on social media. We will accept photo submissions until 3 p.m. on Feb. 7.
Step-A-Thon Challenge, Feb. 7 – Feb. 9
Over the weekend of Feb. 7 through Feb. 9, keep track of your steps with your favorite fitness app, capture screenshots of step totals, and submit the three-day step totals to be eligible to win two tickets to Heart Health Night at the Dallas Mavericks game on Thursday, Feb. 13. Final step counts and photos must be submitted no later than 9 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9. Remember, screenshots of step totals are required to be eligible to win. Get bonus points for selfies along the way!
Heart Health Fairs
The Cardiovascular Services team will be hosting two heart health fairs toward the end of February. Plan to check them out for the latest information, including lifestyle guidance and tips to keep your heart in great shape.
- Feb. 26, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Gooch Auditorium (C)
- Feb. 28, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Clements University Hospital (CUH), John & Ginny Eulich Pavilion, UH 01.701
Southwestern Running Club
The Southwestern Running Club is a Heart Month partner that encourages faculty, staff, residents, and learners to improve their cardiovascular health in a fun way by joining others who are also invested in heart health by running (or walking) together. Join the group on Monday, Feb. 10 at 5:30 p.m., when they’ll meet in front of the Student Support Services (S) building.
More
For additional Heart Month information and details about earning Living Well/Limeade points for Heart Month activities, visit the Wellness page.