During American Heart Month, UAB Employee Wellness encourages you to focus on your cardiovascular health. Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the U.S. To help you stay heart healthy in February and throughout the year, explore the upcoming Heart Month events at UAB, plus heart-healthy recipes, resources and more.
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Wear Red Day 2026
On Friday, February 6, 2026, dress in red and join people across the country to be seen, to be counted and to be heard — together, we are stronger than heart disease and stroke.
Gather your department and participating colleagues or post a selfie on social media, tagging @uab_employee_wellness on Instagram or /UABHR on Facebook, or submit your photo to Employee Wellness using the online Wear Red Day Photo Submission Form. And be sure to check out photos from past Wear Red Days at UAB below!
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Heart Month 2026 Events
Heart Health Pop-UpStop by the Employee Wellness Heart Month Table to get a free blood pressure check, pick up some heart-healthy recipe handouts, and visit with Employee Wellness reps!
- Monday, February 2, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., West Pavilion First Floor Atrium
- Monday, February 9, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., North Pavilion Second Floor Crosswalk (over 6th Avenue)
URec on the Go ClassesEmployee Wellness is teaming up with University Recreation to offer you free fitness classes on the Campus Green during American Heart Month.
- Yogalates: Thursday, February 12, 11-11:45 a.m.
Click here to register. - High Energy HIIT: Wednesday, February 25, 12-12:45 p.m.
Click here to register.
Heart-Health Webinars
Stress Management for Heart HealthWednesday, February 18, noon to 1 p.m.
Chronic stress is linked to increased blood pressure, inflammation, and a higher risk of heart disease. Join EACC Lead Counselor Kathryn Jones for a presentation to learn what stress is, how it affects the body, and practical ways to manage and prevent it. Attendees will also learn how to create a personalized action plan to better cope with stress in their daily lives.Register via ZoomOpens an external link.
Move to the Beat: How Heart Health is Optimized by MovementMonday, February 23, noon to 1 p.m.
Physical activity and exercise are powerful tools to optimize heart health. In this presentation by Dr. Christopher Ballmann, Associate Professor of Kinesiology in the Department of Human Studies, Director of the UAB Resistance Exercise Physiology (REP) Laboratory, and Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine, participants will discover...- Evidence on how regular movement reduces cardiovascular disease risk and mortality
- Fundamental physiological mechanisms mediating exercise-induced cardioprotection
- Guidance on exercise prescription
- Practical recommendations to help individuals translate science into sustainable exercise habits that aid in maintaining heart health across the lifespan
2026 Birmingham Heart WalkSaturday, March 14
Mark you calendar for the 2026 Birmingham Heart Walk on Saturday, March 14, in Railroad Park. Joining a Heart Walk team is a great way to support the American Heart Association and get your heart pumping. -
Heart Healthy Recipes
UAB Medicine Recipe BooksEach year, UAB Medicine celebrates American Heart Month by partnering with the American Heart Association to develop a heart-healthy recipe book filled with delicious, simple and affordable meals. Check out past issues below.
