In 2005, Saint Agnes Hospital launched Red Dress Sunday, a city-wide initiative designed to educate women in the Baltimore community about heart disease and prevention. Women were invited to attend religious services and wear red to express their understanding of the devastating effects of heart disease. More than 1,000 women participated in the first Red Dress Sunday along with city, state and national elected leaders. Three years later, over 50,000 women turned out in red for Red Dress Sunday. Building on the success of Red Dress Sunday, Saint Agnes Hospital has launched A Sister’s Heart, a broader initiative that brings attention to the issue of heart disease while also offering community-wide education programs, seminars and health screenings.
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On Sunday, February 8, Saint Agnes Hospital presented the first ever Sisters with Heart Award to five women who have dedicated themselves to raising awareness about health issues in their community. More than 250 people attended the Sisters With Heart awards ceremony at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum to honor and celebrate the women from Baltimore who have made contributions in bringing health care solutions and resources to their neighborhoods.
The Ms. Janice Jackson, Ms. Carol B. Payne, Ms. BJ Shaneman, Ms. Patricia Stewart, Ph.d., and Ms. Delores Sweets were selected from 30 nominations for their dedication in making health a priority for others.
Meet other heart health champions including Dr. Hope Griffin, a Saint Agnes physician and heart disease survivor and the With Every heartbeat is Life program graduates.
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