MESQUITE — Eastfield College employees and students kicked off National Heart Health Month by participating in the American Heart Association’s 12th annual Wear Red for Women Day campaign on Friday, Feb. 6. The national event is designed to bring attention to America’s No. 1 and No. 5 killers of women – heart disease and stroke.
The Eastfield College Heath Center distributed gift bags to everyone wearing red, and the
Office of Student Life passed out heart healthy apples. Employees and students were also able to fill out remembrance cards honoring loved ones who have been impacted by heart disease and stroke. Prizes were awarded to the following participants for Best Red Outfit: first place, Norma Mendoza, Student Life administrative assistant; second place, Elizabeth Crayton, Admissions specialist; and third Place: Connie McMillian, Student Life student assistant.
On Jan. 20, the City of Mesquite proclaimed Feb. 6 as Wear Red for Women Day and encouraged local citizens and businesses to support the initiative.
