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More than 100 health care workers wore red for the Go Red for Women walk, February 4 at the Central Virginia VA Health Care System (CVHCS). The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women
initiative urges women to be involved in their heart health, as cardiovascular diseases are their greatest threat. Ryan Ballon, employee wellness director, has led the effort at CVHCS for
the past six years. “The Go Red for Women event raises awareness of women’s heart health every first Friday of February,” Ballon said. “The walk serves as a catalyst to our women Veteran
population to take charge of their heart health through the simple activity of walking.” At CVHCS, several VA programs participated in the event, including the Office of Engagement and
Experience, Women’s Health and Whole Health. “I am walking today because I need the exercise, need to eat right and need to get my heart in shape as well,” said Roslyn Batts, a nurse
coordinator for Home-Based Primary Care. “I’m all about the Go Red for Women.” Batts chooses to be proactive because she knows many heart diseases can go unnoticed. VA is ready to support
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