More than 46 million people in the United States are uninsured and many more struggle with the rising cost of health care.  The uninsured with cardiovascular disease experience higher mortality rates and poorer blood pressure control.  The uninsured and under-insured are also less likely to take needed medications and to forego preventative care.

Go Red for Women Day, sponsored by A10 Clinical Solutions, Inc., will provide screenings, information and resources for Wake County women and families who are among the uninsured and under-insured.  

Attendees will receive:

• free health screenings such as blood pressure, BMI and family health history provided by UNC Health Care;
• heart-healthy cooking demos and recipe cards to take home by AHA 2009 Chef Challenge Champion, Ricky Moore;
• groceries to re-create heart healthy and affordable meals provided by Harris Teeter;
• CPR training by Go Red Triangle sponsor Southeastern Emergency Equipment:
• Jump Rope for Heart demo by members of the U.S. All Star Jump Rope Team and Team USA;
• free  same-day access to Marbles Kids Museum;
• give-aways, door prizes and more.

Women whose health screens indicate a need for a follow-up medical visit will receive a free future visit along with an opportunity for a breast cancer or cervical cancer screening with the NC Department of Health Wise Women project.