Go Red North Dakota
…is an initiative launched in February 2006 by the Dakota Medical Foundation and the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women movement to improve the cardiovascular health of women statewide. The program will:
- help women recognize their heart disease risk and adopt heart-healthy lifestyles
- educate healthcare providers on cardiovascular disease in women
- offer free heart-health screenings in local communities and targeted interventions in Fargo, Jamestown and Bismarck.
- measure participants’ progress in areas such as physical activity, nutrition, weight management, blood pressure, cholesterol and tobacco use.
Go Red North Dakota Presenting Sponsor
Dakota Medical Foundation focuses on improving access to medical and dental care. Since its inception in 1995, it has invested over $25 million in more than 250 non-profit organizations to help them measurably improve health and access.
Joan Enderle
Go Red North Dakota Director
As director, Joan educates healthcare providers on cardiovascular disease and related women-specific issues, works with a North Dakota leadership committee, and manages evaluation of the program's impact.
