Proclaims February 2026 as American Heart Month in Rhode Island to raise awareness of heart disease.

The bill proclaims February 2026 as American Heart Month in Rhode Island, supporting efforts to raise awareness of heart disease. It highlights the prevalence of heart disease, which causes one in four American deaths annually. The bill also notes the primary factors affecting heart disease, including high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, and excessive alcohol use. It encourages citizens to wear red, use social media to share heart health facts, learn CPR, start fitness challenges, and volunteer with heart health organizations.

Proclaims February 2026 as American Heart Month in Rhode Island to raise awareness of heart disease.

The bill proclaims February 2026 as American Heart Month in Rhode Island, supporting efforts to raise awareness of heart disease. It highlights the prevalence of heart disease, which causes one in four American deaths annually. The bill also notes the primary factors affecting heart disease, including high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, and excessive alcohol use. It encourages citizens to wear red, use social media to share heart health facts, learn CPR, start fitness challenges, and volunteer with heart health organizations.