Wear Red Day 2025

In advance of Valentine's Day, a time to be "aware of our hearts," adjunct professor and nurse practitioner Dr. Rachel Ollivier wore red  on CTV's The Social to promote women's heart health. 

Dr. Rachel Olliver stands in front of The Social sign
Dr. Rachel Ollivier promotes heart health awareness on February 13 - annual Wear Red Day.

"In Canada, every 20 minutes a woman dies of heart disease," says Dr. Ollivier, offering information about the array of issues that fall under the umbrella term "heart disease" and urging women to be aware of the signs of a heart attack. Click below to watch the full interview.

a list of risk factors for women: High blood pressure; diabetes; smoking; pregnancy-related risk factors

Stay active and register for the Wear Red Canada campaign to promote awareness of heart health. The campaign continues through to February 28th. 

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