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WHAT:
A Utah mom and artist who suffered a massive heart attack but did not recognize symptoms because they were not the “classic” symptoms of a heart attack experienced by many men has turned her experience into art to help educate women and raise awareness about their risks of heart disease.
To kick off National Go Red for Women Day, Kimberleigh Collins-Peynaud is joining with caregivers at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray who helped save her life to get the message out to women that heart disease is their leading cause of death, and they need to know their risk factors and be aware of their heart health.
As part of Go Red for Women Day on Friday, Intermountain Health is displaying Collins-Peynaud’s artwork at Intermountain Medical Center to raise awareness about heart disease in women and highlight their risk of the disease, which claims the lives of more women annually than all cancers combined.
The collection of nine paintings and drawings illustrate Collins-Peynaud’s experiences and emotions during her 2023 heart attack from symptoms to treatment to recovery and will be on display at several Intermountain Health hospitals throughout Utah in February, which is American Heart Month.
Collins-Peynaud and heart experts from Intermountain Health will talk about steps that are underway to increase awareness of women and heart disease and unveil her artwork at a special ceremony on Thursday. News media are invited.
As part of Go Red for Women Day on Friday, everyone is encouraged to wear red to show their support to raise awareness about women and heart disease.
WHEN:
10 am, MT, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025
WHERE:
Intermountain Medical Center
Bldg #5 – Main Lobby
5121 Cottonwood Street, Murray, UT 84107
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