February is American Heart Month
American Heart Month is an annual observance in February to raise awareness about heart disease and its risk factors. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and other countries, and it is essential to educate people about its prevention and management.
We are encouraging everyone at Premier to celebrate American Heart Month by getting yourself motivated to adopt healthy lifestyles to prevent heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. This is a disease that touches every family and age group, young and old. Heart disease claims nearly 700,000 lives a year. From heart attacks and strokes to high blood pressure, it is a national problem, which is often preventable with lifestyle changes and advancements in technology.
Premier is declaring February Heart Awareness Month and would like to ask you to join us in doing what we can to raise awareness of the importance of a healthy heart. Lifestyle changes, along with being aware of the warning signs of a heart attach or stroke, will help us all be better prepared for our future.
Check Out Our Raffles Below!
Join Premier in making a difference and spreading warmth and love both outdoors and in our hearts.
Purchase your raffle tickets and hearts below!
Throughout the entirety of February, we are dedicated to fundraising for Tufts Medical Center, supporting their dedicated medical team in their pursuit of excellence and innovation.
Congratulations Tom Curran On Winning Our Fire Pit Raffle!
Get Ready for Outdoor Fun with our Fire Pit Raffle!
Starting February 1st, don’t miss your chance to elevate your outdoor experience with our incredible raffle! For just $5 per ticket, you could win a Fire Pit, the ultimate outdoor package, featuring:
- 4 Metal Skewers: Ideal for sizzling hot dogs or toasting marshmallows.
- 4 Mugs: Enjoy piping hot chocolate under the stars.
- Hot Chocolate Mixes & Ingredients: Create delicious drinks to warm up chilly evenings.
- Popcorn Popper: Experience the joy of outdoor corn popping.
- Large Bag of Popcorn: Because no outdoor movie night is complete without it!
- 2 Comfy Blankets: Stay snug and comfortable while stargazing or sharing stories around the fire.
Remember, you can buy as many chances as you like, so why not increase your shot at winning?
Show your support for those affected by heart disease with our “Every Heart Counts” initiative. For just $1, you can buy a heart to be displayed in our corporate office. Whether it’s in honor of a loved one, in memory of someone special, or simply to raise awareness, every heart matters. Let’s fill our red heart outline with countless smaller hearts, symbolizing unity and support for those battling heart disease.
We hope everyone’s creativeness will shine for the Picture of your Pet promoting heart month. You must have your entry emailed to ctarpley@premiertransportation.com no later than noon on Friday, February 23rd. It can be cute, it can be serious, it can be funny or all three! Send us your best shot of your pet or pets. Entry fee is $5 and you get not only a bag of food for your dog, but a $50 Amazon gift card, along with your pet’s picture on Premier’s social media. The contest is company wide! Now who has the cutest pet? Come on Premier…get to work!
Focusing on your heart health has never been more important.
- Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. But you can do a lot to protect your heart. Learn more about heart-healthy living.
- Prioritizing your heart can help you avoid severe illness. People with poor cardiovascular health are also at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19. Learn how COVID-19 affects your heart.
- Self-care is heart-health care. Practicing self-care can keep our hearts healthy. Being physically active, eating healthier foods, getting enough sleep, not smoking, and finding healthy ways to reduce stress can help prevent heart disease. And, when we take care of our hearts, we set an example for those around us to do the same.
- Get to know #OurHearts! Learn what a healthy blood pressure, cholesterol, weight, and blood sugar level is for you and how they impact your risk for heart disease. Having a basic understanding of information that concerns your health and using the information to inform health-related decisions and actions for yourself and others, is strongly linked to better health.
Check out self-care ideas for every day of the week!
