Sakakawea Medical Center Foundation is participating in Giving Hearts Day to raise money that will allow SMC to continue to meet current and future healthcare needs in our area.

Local businesses Union State Bank and Stroup Insurance have provided the SMC Foundation with $3,000 in match funds to kick off Giving Hearts Day. Giving Hearts Day is a 24-hour fundraising event for charities in North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. As the longest-running giving day in the country, GHD has helped charities raise more than $112 million since its founding.

Giving Hearts Day is a 24-hour fundraising event for charities in North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. As the longest-running giving day in the country, GHD has helped charities raise more than $112 million since its founding.

You can make healthy changes to lower your risk of developing heart disease. Controlling and preventing risk factors is also important for people who already have heart disease. To lower your risk:

Why Go Red? Heart disease and stroke cause 1 in 3 deaths among women each year, killing approximately one woman every 80 seconds. Fortunately, we have the power to change that because 80 percent of cardiac and stroke events may be prevented with education and action. That’s why you are encouraged to wear red on National Wear Red Day and encourage others to do the same. Know your risk and protect your heart. #WearRedDay or learn more at www.goredforwomen.org

Please Join Us! Dr. Andrew Carter, interventional cardiologist at Sanford Health, will give a free presentation about TAVR Heart Valve Replacement. Presentation begins at 12:00 noon at the Cobblestone Hotel & Suites Meeting Room in Beulah, ND. We will also be offering FREE blood pressure checks at 11:30 a.m. and a light lunch will be served. Registration is required. Visit sanfordhealth.org/doctalk to register or call 8443626330 to learn more.

Keep portions small, to have less wasted food, and avoid obesity.

Why Go Red?