Hirono Leads Bipartisan Group of Senators in Raising Awareness of Heart Health

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This week, Senator Mazie K. Hirono led a bipartisan group of 17 Senators in introducing and passing a resolution to recognize the month of February as American Heart Month and Friday February 6, 2015 as National Wear Red Day.

"In Hawaii and across the country, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. For women, the impact of heart disease is significant and more needs to be done to study heart disease in women and minorities," said Senator Hirono. "By coming together with many of the women Senators on both sides of the aisle to recognize American Heart Month, we will bring awareness to this important issue and encourage all Americans to seek critical preventative screenings and treatment."

"Many thanks to Sen. Hirono for her leadership on this effort. This new resolution celebrating American Heart Month will bring more awareness to the no. 1 killer of women, and assist us with our mission to protect the public from heart disease," said Elliott Antman, M.D., president of the American Heart Association. "We applaud the Senate for the unanimous passage of this legislation."

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