RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Resolution No. 2017/17 recognizing February as American Heart Association month, as recommended by the Health Services Director.
BACKGROUND:
February has been nationally recognized as American Heart Month. This resolution encourages all residents of Contra Costa County to learn the risks of cardiovascular disease, to stay fit through exercise and good nutrition, to know the signs of Stroke, Heart Attack and Sudden Cardiac Arrest, to learn critical lifesaving skills such as CPR and AED use, to call 9-1-1, to “Act in Time” when a cardiovascular emergency occurs and encourage all communities to become HeartSafe Communities.
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