ST.VINCENT HEART CENTER PARADE AT CARMELFEST
SUPPORTING GO RED FOR WOMEN
CARMEL, IN, JUNE 18, 2007 – As part of an ongoing commitment to support community initiatives and to educate individuals about Heart Healthy Living and the risks associated with heart disease, St.Vincent Heart Center of Indiana is proud to be the first title sponsor of the 2007 Carmelfest Parade. For over 20 years, Carmelfest and the parade have been a part of Hamilton County’s Fourth of July tradition. St.Vincent Heart Center of Indiana is the exclusive sponsor for the American Heart Association’s Indianapolis Goes Red for Women annual movement. Indianapolis Goes Red is part of Go Red for Women, a nationwide movement celebrating the energy, passion and power women have to band together and wipe out heart disease…the number one killer of women in the U.S.
Show your support for the Go Red for Women movement and for Carmel’s Fourth of July tradition by joining us at Carmelfest where we will take the St.Vincent Heart Center Parade at Carmelfest red. The St.Vincent Heart Center Parade at Carmelfest kicks off July 4th at 10:30 a.m. EST in Merchants Square, pulls out onto Carmel Drive, takes a right down Rangeline Road continuing to Main Street when the parade takes another right, and ends at Carmel High School. Festivities begin on July 3rd at the Carmel City Center and the Gazebo on the Square. See all of the local advocates of heart healthy living for women march in support of those who have been affected by this disease. After the parade join us at the St.Vincent Heart Center Pavilion Tent at Carmelfest to learn more about your own heart health and the ways you can become proactive to increase your awareness on heart healthy living.
About St.Vincent Heart Center of Indiana
St.Vincent Heart Center of Indiana (SVHCI) is an entire complex of facilities and medical specialists focused on providing advanced, specialized treatment of cardiovascular disease in a warm, comfortable and caring environment. SVHCI was the first free-standing heart hospital in the Indianapolis metro area when it opened four years ago, and is a joint venture between St.Vincent Health and the physicians and surgeons of The Care Group and CorVasc. In addition to a state-of-the-art medical and surgical 80-bed hospital, SVHCI is home to a 24/7 Heart Emergency Unit, which received a five-star rating from HealthGrades. SVHCI has also been recognized by HealthGrades as #1 in Indiana and in the top 5% of all hospitals in the U.S. for overall cardiac services for 2006 and 2007, and is a Solucient Top 100 Hospital for Cardiovascular Services. For more information on St.Vincent Heart Center of Indiana, please visit heartcenter.stvincent.org
About Go Red For Women
Go Red For Women is the American Heart Association’s nationwide movement that celebrates the energy, passion and power we have as women to band together and wipe out heart disease. Thanks to the participation of millions of people across the country, the red dress and the color red have become linked with the ability all of us have to improve our heart health and live longer, stronger, healthier lives. Spreading the Go Red For Women message – love your heart – raises awareness of heart disease and empowers women to reduce their risk by learning the steps to prevent it. For more information about Go Red For Women, please call 1-888-MY-HEART (1-888-694-3278) or visit GoRedForWomen.org.
About Carmelfest
For over 20 years, the City of Carmel has played an important role in Hamilton County’s 4th of July festivities by presenting Carmelfest, a two day patriotic celebration for the entire family! Each year, over 30,000 Hoosiers and their families gather near town square in Carmel for two fun filled days of music, food, kid’s activities, a teen stage, fireworks, and a good old fashioned American parade. The Carmelfest Parade is a 4th of July tradition in Hamilton County featuring floats, marching bands, clowns, cheerleaders, local personalities, antique cars and all the traditions of an American Parade. Starting at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 4th, the parade kicks off the day’s festivities, and culminates with fireworks that night.
About B105.7
B105.7 is Indianapolis’ "At Work" radio station. The soft rock format offers listeners a welcome break from today's busy world. B105.7 is the only station in Indianapolis targeted to the 25-55 year old woman, playing the music SHE wants to hear based on the musical era that shaped her musical tastes. B105.7 plays more music in the morning than any other radio station, with two hours of non-stop, uninterrupted soft rock favorites every weekday morning from 9:00 to 11:00am. B105.7 also features no-repeat work days from 9am-5pm. B105.7's personalities are among the most experienced in the Indianapolis radio market. The B105.7 nighttime host is Delilah, who encourages listeners to call in to share their life stories and feelings, and requests for soft rock songs. For more information, log onto www.b1057.com.
