February is Heart Month
During February we'll keep this page updated with information about activities focused on improving and learning more about heart health, while inspiring others to do the same. See below for important dates, and come back to this website often throughout the month.
Go Red
We encourage employees to wear red apparel and submit a photo of themselves and/or their teams on Friday, Feb. 6, for a chance to be featured in our video collage on social media. We will accept photo submissions until 3 p.m. Feb. 6.
Step-A-Thon Challenge, Feb. 13-15
Over the weekend of Feb. 13-15, keep track of your steps with your favorite fitness app, capture screenshots of step totals, and submit the three-day step totals to be eligible to win a customized UT Southwestern fitness kit. Final step counts and photos must be submitted no later than 9 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15. Remember, screenshots of step totals are required to be eligible to win. Get bonus points for selfies along the way!
Heart Health Fairs
The Cardiovascular Services team will host a heart health fair on Feb. 18. Plan to check out this fun event for the latest information, including lifestyle guidance and tips to keep your heart in great shape.
Feb. 18, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital (CUH) dining room.
Farmers Market at CUH
Stock up on nutritious produce and local goods on Monday, Feb. 23, and Friday, Feb. 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the CUH dining room.