February is recognized as American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about heart disease and encourage healthy habits that support a strong heart. It’s the perfect opportunity to learn more about cardiovascular health and take simple, proactive steps toward prevention and lifestyle changes.
Trusted organizations such as the American Heart Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provide helpful tools, facts, and resources to help individuals to better understand heart disease and its risk factors.
Simple ways to support heart health include:
- Adopt a heart-healthy diet
- Engage in regular physically activity
- Maintaining a healthy weight
- Avoiding tobacco
- Managing stress
National Wear Red Day!
This month we are inviting you to wear the color red on Friday, February 6, 2026 for National Wear Red Day. If you or your coworkers participate by wearing red and want to be recognized, just send your photo to:
- Website -our photo upload form is now available below.
Photos submitted will be shared on the Human Resources section of this website. Please ensure that everyone pictured has given permission for their image to be posted online.
Lunch-2-Go Healthy Meal – CLOSED
Additionally, on Friday, February 6, 2026 we will be distributing a Lunch-2-Go meal, featuring:
Recipe cards will be included with your lunch.
The lunches will be available for pick up at the:
Currituck Cooperative Extension Center
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
This event is open to the first 50 participants, so please register early—spots are limited!
Some Important Details
- Limited spots available! We only have 50 soup bowls
- Registration is required to reserve yours. Deadline: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
- Are you picking up soup for a group? Please bring your own bag or box. We’re unable to provide containers for bulk pickups.
- Don’t forget to wear RED.
Wear Red! Support Heart Health! Share Your Red!
Upload your wear red photo below. Deadline to upload photos is Sunday, February 15, 2026.
