February 6

National Woman’s Heart Day

On National Woman’s Heart Day, let's raise awareness and take a stride towards a healthier heart. Every beat matters – for you and for her!

Yearly Date

First Friday in February

Observed in

United States

Introduction

Drumroll, please! For the First Friday in February, it's time to don red and observance of National Woman’s Heart Day! This vibrant day came to be in 2003, thanks to Sister to Sister: The Women's Heart Health Foundation. As the leading cause of death for women in the United States, heart disease is no light matter - but we're finding every reason to motivate, educate, and inspire action to better heart health. Focusing on prevention over cure, National Woman’s Heart Day offers a chance for us to unite and beat the odds. So, let's get heart-healthy, ladies! Because every beat matters – for you, for her, for everyone.

National Woman’s Heart Day Timeline

1920

Heart Disease Recognized

In the early 20th century, heart disease began to be recognized as a major health issue for both men and women.

1964

First Woman's Heart Study

The Framingham Heart Study started tracking cardiovascular health in women, identifying several factors and risks associated with heart disease.

1999

Establishing Women’s Heart Clinics

Hospitals across the United States began establishing Women's Heart Clinics, offering specialized care and resources for women's cardiovascular health.

2003

Creation of National Woman’s Heart Day

Sister to Sister: The Women's Heart Health Foundation established National Woman's Heart Day, focusing on prevention and education of heart disease in women.

2015

Go Red For Women Campaign

The American Heart Association launched its Go Red For Women campaign, further spotlighting the need for awareness and action for women's heart health.

2020

Global Awareness Efforts

Efforts for women's heart health goes global with countries worldwide observing similar campaigns, promoting awareness and emphasizing heart-healthy lifestyles for women.

How to Celebrate National Woman’s Heart Day

1 Organize a healthy heart workshop

Planning a workshop could be a tremendous way to raise awareness about women’s heart health. Bring in experts to discuss nutrition, exercise, stress management and other aspects related to heart health.

2 Take part in a heart-healthy cooking lesson

Cooking lessons can be fun and educational. Invite a nutritionist or a chef to demonstrate how to cook heart-healthy meals.

3 Run or walk for the cause

Organize a run or walkathon in your community. It will not only increase heart health awareness but also promote a physically active lifestyle among participants.

4 Start a heart-healthy challenge

Create a 30-day heart-healthy challenge, where each day, participants are required to complete a specific action related to heart health – from eating healthy to exercising regularly.

5 Spread the word on social media

Start a social media campaign to spread awareness about women's heart health. Use relevant hashtags, share heart-healthy tips and encourage your followers to attentively care for their heart.

Why National Woman’s Heart Day is Important

Promotes Women's Health Awareness

We love National Woman’s Heart Day because it raises awareness about a serious health issue that disproportionately affects women. This day educates individuals on the importance of prevention and early detection, ultimately striving to reduce the number of women affected by heart disease.

Encourages Heart-Healthy Habits

This day encourages everyone, not just women to adopt heart-healthy habits. By creating a conversation around heart-healthy activities such as eating nutritious food, exercising regularly, and reducing stress, National Woman's Heart Day can help people make wholesome lifestyle choices.

Unites and Inspires Action

National Woman's Heart Day offers a chance for members of the community to unite and inspire action for better heart health. Through workshops, cooking classes, athletic events, and social media campaigns, we love how this day brings people together to fight against a common threat.