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Laura Bush sits with Lois Ingland, a heart disease survivor, during an event at the Carolinas Medical Center Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2006, in Charlotte, NC. Despite having none of the risk factors of heart disease, Lois, a mother of four, suffered a heart attack when she was 36 years old. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Laura Bush sits with Lois Ingland, a heart disease survivor, during an event at the Carolinas Medical Center Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2006, in Charlotte, NC. Despite having none of the risk factors of heart disease, Lois, a mother of four, suffered a heart attack when she was 36 years old. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Duke Blackwood, Director of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, guides Mrs. Laura Bush and Mrs. Nancy Reagan on a tour of the Red Dress Exhibit at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007, in Simi Valley, Calif. The exhibit features red dresses and suits worn by America’s First Ladies who have joined the Heart Truth campaign to raise awareness of heart disease as the Mrs. Laura Bush and Mrs. Nancy Reagan pose for a photo during a tour of the Red Dress Exhibit at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007, in Simi Valley, Calif. The exhibit features red dresses and suits worn by America’s First Ladies who have joined the Heart Truth campaign to raise awareness of heart disease as the
Mrs. Laura Bush participates in a panel discussion during American Heart Month at the Reagan Presidential Library and Museum Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007, in Simi Valley, Calif. Since the Heart Truth campaign began five years ago, more women have become aware that heart disease is the Mrs. Laura Bush and Mrs. Nancy Reagan listen to Lori Kupetz, heart disease survivor, during a panel discussion at the Reagan Presidential Library and Museum Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007, in Simi Valley, Calif. Since the Heart Truth campaign began five years ago, more women are aware that heart disease is the
Mrs. Laura Bush accepts the Woman's Day Magazine Red Dress Award in New York, NY for her leadership in raising awareness of women's heart disease, February 1, 2007, as Jane Chestnutt, Editor in Chief of Woman's Day, looks on. White House photo by Shealah Craighead Mrs. Laura Bush and Dr. Elizabeth Nabel, Director of the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, participate in a women’s heart health roundtable in New York Friday, Feb. 2, 2007, to highlight the Heart Truth campaign during American Heart Month. This year marks the fifth anniversary of the Heart Truth and new data shows more women are aware that heart disease is the number one killer of women, and that fewer women are dying of heart disease. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush joins celebrity models participating in the Red Dress Collection Celebrity Fashion Show Friday, Feb. 2, 2007, during Fashion Week in New York to raise awareness of heart disease and the importance of heart health for women. Standing with Mrs. Bush are, from left: Danica Patrick, Mary Hart, Kristin Chenoweth, Camilla Belle, Natalie Morales, Jane Krakowski, Paula Zahn, Angela Bassett and Kelly Ripa. White House photo by Shealah Craighead Laura Bush participates in a roundtable with Delphia Daniel, heart disease survivor, and Dr. Paul Colavita, Cardiologist, Sanger Clinic, at Carolinas Medical Center Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2006, in Charlotte, NC, to promote heart disease awareness, education and prevention. Heart disease is the leading cause of death of women in the US. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Laura Bush promotes American Heart Month Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2006, in Charlotte, NC, as part of the Heart Truth Campaign, which raises awareness of heart disease in women and encourages women to get screened for the disease. White House photo by Shealah Craighead Laura Bush and former First Lady Nancy Reagan share a moment Thursday, May 12, 2005, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts during the unveiling of The Heart Truth’s First Ladies Red Dress Collection.
Laura Bush sits with Lois Ingland, a heart disease survivor, during an event at the Carolinas Medical Center Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2006, in Charlotte, NC. Despite having none of the risk factors of heart disease, Lois, a mother of four, suffered a heart attack when she was 36 years old. White House photo by Shealah Craighead President George W. Bush and Laura Bush joke with heart disease survivors after signing the American Heart Month Proclamation in the East Room Feb. 2, 2003.
Laura Bush sits with Department of Health and Human Services Acting Assistant Secretary for Health Dr. Cristina Beato, center, and heart attack survivor Joyce Cullen, left, during White House ceremonies to launch American Heart Monday, Monday, Feb. 2, 2004. Mrs. Laura Bush talks about her involvement in the "Heart Truth" campaign with television interviewer Larry King, host of CNN's "Larry King Live," Friday, March 24, 2006 during an interview at the White House. The Heart Truth campaign, sponsored by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, urges women to talk to their doctor about their risk for heart disease, and to take steps to lower that risk. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
With Laura Bush looking on, President George W. Bush signs a proclamation designating February as American Heart Month in the Oval Office, Feb. 1, 2005. The proclamation encourages awareness of factors leading to heart disease such as smoking, high cholesterol, lack of exercise, obesity and diabetes. Mrs. Laura Bush is joined by singer/actress Liza Minnelli, left, her fellow celebrities, and fashion models participating in The Heart Truth Red Dress Collection 2008 fashion show in New York, Friday, Feb. 1, 2008. Heart Truth is a national awareness campaign that warns women of the dangers of heart disease.
Mrs. Laura Bush, accompanied by daughter, Barbara Bush, watch fashion models during The Heart Truth Red Dress Collection 2008 fashion show in New York, Friday, Feb. 1, 2008. More than a dozen celebrated women showcased America’s top designers in one-of-a-kind Red Dresses to raise awareness of heart disease in women. Mrs. Laura Bush addresses guests and participants at The Heart Truth Red Dress Collection 2008 fashion show in New York, Friday, Feb. 1, 2008. More than a dozen celebrated women showcased America’s top designers in one-of-a-kind Red Dresses to raise awareness of heart disease in women.
Taking the opportunity to speak about American Heart Month, Mrs. Laura Bush delivers the weekly radio address from her office in the White House. Said Mrs. Bush, "This American Heart Month, all of us can be Heart Truth ambassadors. Start by protecting your own heart, and spread the word to others. February is a month known for Valentines. This February, encourage your loved ones to take care of their health. It's the best Valentine's gift you could possibly give." President George W. Bush shakes the hand of Joyce Cullen, a heart disease survivor, after signing the Presidential Proclamation in Honor of American Heart Month Friday, Feb. 1, 2008, in Kansas City, Mo. In signing the proclamation, the President thanked Mrs. Cullen for her work and said, "...She's very much a part of the Heart Truth Campaign here in Kansas City. And she's helping people understand two things -- one, be able to recognize the symptoms, and secondly, be able to prevent the symptoms from happening in the first place... So I want to thank you for being a strong leader in the campaign for awareness."

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