Indianapolis Celebrates American Heart Month

Indianapolis is recognizing American Heart Month by focusing on cardiovascular health, education, and bystander CPR training to combat the leading cause of death in the US. Key events include National Wear Red Day on February 6, 2026, the 2026 Indianapolis Heart Walk, and city-wide advocacy for increased AED access and CPR training.

Key 2026 Indianapolis Heart Month Highlights:

• National Wear Red Day: Celebrated on Friday, February 6, 2026, to raise awareness, particularly for women's heart health, with the American Heart Association (AHA) encouraging people to wear red and share using #WearRedDay and @AHAIndiana.
• City Proclamation: The Indianapolis City-County Council passed a resolution recognizing February 2026 as American Heart Month, emphasizing improved cardiac emergency preparedness and CPR training.
• CPR Initiative: The AHA is promoting the "Nation of Lifesavers" initiative, urging residents to learn Hands-Only CPR to act as first responders.

• 2026 Indianapolis Heart Walk: The event encourages community participation, walking, and fundraising to support CPR training and research.
• Health Initiatives: Local providers like Johnson Memorial Health are promoting heart health education for women.
  

For more info:  www.heart.org