Posted on 02/06/2009 5:21:21 PM PST by Kaslin
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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." White House photo by Shealah Craighead
For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
February 1, 2008 Mrs. Bush's Radio Address to the Nation
MRS. BUSH: Good morning. This is Laura Bush. For the weekly radio address, President Bush has handed the mic over to me. And today, I'd like to talk about something that's close to my heart -- America's heart health.
February is American Heart Month -- a time to start heart-healthy habits, and to learn about the risk factors for heart disease. These risk factors include smoking, being overweight, lack of exercise, diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol, family history, and age. Heart disease affects more than 80 million people in the United States and claims the life of one American every minute.
By now, many women who've tuned in may be tempted to tune out. A few years ago, I might have. Like many women, I assumed heart disease was a "man's disease." But the Heart Truth is this: that heart disease is the leading cause of death among American women. In 2002, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute launched the Heart Truth campaign, and asked me to join.
Over the last five years, I've seen the Heart Truth campaign spread the word to women about how they can protect their heart health. Symptoms of a heart attack can be different in women than in men. Symptoms in women can include persistent fatigue, difficulty breathing, and a pain in the jaw or neck. If women have these symptoms, they should go immediately to the hospital.
Nothing draws attention like a little red dress, so this is the Heart Truth's symbol. Across the country, people are rallying around that dress. Women are taking heart disease more seriously. So are their doctors. And every year from 2000 to 2005, heart disease deaths among women decreased.
This is good progress, but we still want more people to know the Heart Truth. Too many women, especially African-American women, die of heart disease. More than 80 percent of middle-aged women have at least one risk factor and many of them don't know it.
Last year, as part of my work to tell the Heart Truth, I went on the Rachael Ray show, where I described the symptoms of heart attacks in women. One woman who watched, Candy Stauffer, says that a few weeks after she saw the show she woke up feeling nauseated and bothered by pain in the jaw. Candy's daughter remembered what she'd heard on Rachael Ray. And because Candy and her daughter paid attention to the symptoms of heart trouble, Candy got to the emergency room in time to be treated.
Since her close call, Candy has started exercising every day. She's dropped 45 pounds. Now she's calling on others to take better care of their hearts. "My family is more aware," Candy says. "My friends are more aware." Even in line at the grocery store, Candy will tell other people about heart disease.
I'm proud to serve as the Heart Truth's official national ambassador. But I'm even more proud of America's unofficial heart-health ambassadors. Across the United States, doctors, researchers, and patients like Candy Stauffer are telling the Heart Truth, and they're saving women's lives. 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. Thanks for listening.
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February 1, 2008
President George W. Bush delivers a statement on the economy during his stop Friday, Feb. 1, 2008, at Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Mo. The President told his audience, "I've got an agenda for Congress. I'm looking forward to working with them on how to stimulate the economy in the short-term, but make sure we remain a strong economy in the long-term. And I'm looking forward to working with them." White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush pauses to talk Friday, Feb. 1, 2008, with Eli Lockhart, left, and Alex Harris, both 6 years old, at the Kaleidoscope Creative Center at Hallmark Cards, Inc., in Kansas City, Mo. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush is greeted upon arrival at Hallmark Cards, Inc., in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, Feb. 1, 2008, where he delivered a statement on the economy. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush gets up close and personal with a child as he arrived Friday, Feb. 1, 2008, at Eggtc., a home-style restaurant in Kansas City, where he met local business leaders over breakfast. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush meets with local business leaders at breakfast Friday, Feb. 1, 2008, in Kansas City, Mo. The President met the group before continuing on to Hallmark Cards, Inc., where he delivered a statement on the economy. White House photo by Eric Draper
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." White House photo by Eric Draper
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." White House photo by Shealah Craighead
LOL! I blinked! :D
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Great picture of Laura! Wish they were still there! :(
President George W. Bush meets with members of his Cabinet Monday, Feb. 4, 2008, in the Cabinet Room of the White House. In speaking about the Budget that was sent to Congress, the President said, "This is a good, solid budget. It's not only an innovative budget, in that it's coming to Congress over the Internet, it's a budget that's balanced -- gets to balance in 2012 and saves taxpayers money." White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President George W. Bush holds up a computer with the E-Budget for the cameras during a Cabinet meeting Monday, Feb. 4, 2008. Later, the President said, "I submitted the budget today to Congress -- it's on a laptop notebook, an e-budget. It saves paper, saves trees, saves money. I think it's the first budget submitted electronically. And it's a good budget. It's a budget that achieves some important objectives. One, it understands our top priority is to defend our country, so we fund our military, as well as fund the homeland security. Secondly, the budget keeps our economy growing." White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
The Executive Clerk of the White House electronically transmits the FY2009 Budget Monday, Feb. 4, 2008, marking the first time in American history that the Executive Branch has electronically transmitted a budget proposal, or any official government document, to the Legislative Branch. The Executive Clerk used an approved credential to digitally sign the electronic transmittal of the FY09 Budget, thus proving the document's authenticity. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President George W. Bush holds a racing helmet as he poses with 2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup Champion Jimmie Johnson and wife, Chandra Johnson Tuesday Feb. 5, 2008, in the Oval Office. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
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President George W. Bush stands between Scotty Niedermayer, left, and Ducks' owner Henry Samueli as he holds up a BUSH 07 Anaheim Ducks jersey Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008, after welcoming the 2007 Stanley Cup champions to the East Room of the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush welcomes the 2007 NHL Stanley Cup champion Anaheim Ducks to the East Room of the White House Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008. The Ducks claimed their first Cup when they defeated the Ottawa Senators in the best-of-seven championship series in June 2007. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush speaks about the devastation left in the wake of overnight tornadoes across the South as he delivers remarks during the ceremonial swearing in Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008, of Ed Schafer as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Said the President, "Today before we begin this important ceremony, I do want the people in those states to know the American people are standing with them." White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush listens as the Oath of Office is administered ceremoniously by Deputy Secretary Chuck Conner to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008. Holding the Bible is Nancy Schafer, wife of the new secretary. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush congratulates Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer after he was ceremoniously sworn in Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008, at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In the background are Mrs. Nancy Schafer and Deputy Secretary Chuck Conner. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush watch as the St. Veronicas Youth Steel Orchestra performs at the Helping America's Youth Event Thursday Feb. 7, 2008, in the East Room of the White House. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush addresses an East Room audience Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008, on pending President nominations. In urging the Senate to act on the nominations, the President said, "I'm really grateful for the many talented and dedicated and patriotic men and women who have answered the call to service. And now my call to the United States Senate is this: Rise to your responsibilities; give these nominees the vote they deserve, and confirm them as soon as possible." White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush signs an Executive Order establishing the Interagency Working Group on Youth Programs at the Helping America's Youth Event Thursday Feb. 7, 2008, in the East Room of the White House. The Executive Order is a coalition of Federal agencies that will help support communities and organizations working to help our Nation's youth. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
Mrs. Laura Bush delivers remarks at the Helping America's Youth Event Thursday Feb. 7, 2008, in the East Room of the White House. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush smiles as Mrs. Laura Bush is introduced Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008, during the National Prayer Breakfast at the Washington Hilton Hotel. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
Vice President Dick Cheney addresses the 35th Conservative Political Action Conference Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008, in Washington, D.C. White House photo by David Bohrer
Vice President Dick Cheney receives a welcome before delivering his remarks at the 35th Conservative Political Action Conference Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008, in Washington, D.C. White House photo by David Bohrer
Marine One, carrying President George W. Bush, flies over a swath of destruction near Lafayette, Tennessee, as he arrived Friday, Feb. 8, 2008, to see first-hand the damage left in the wake of Tuesday's tornadoes. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush walks a rubble-strewn stretch of highway in Lafayette, Tennessee Friday, Feb. 8, 2008, during his visit to the region that was hard hit by tornadoes earlier in the week. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush walks a rubble-strewn stretch of highway in Lafayette, Tennessee Friday, Feb. 8, 2008, during his visit to the region that was hard hit by tornadoes earlier in the week. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush spends a moment with Shelvy Linville, Mayor of Macon County, Tennessee, after attending a briefing Friday, Feb. 8, 2008, on the regional tornado damage left in the wake of Tuesday's deadly storms. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush attends a briefing on regional tornado damage shortly after arriving Friday, Feb. 8, 2008, at the Lafayette Fire Department in Lafayette, Tennessee. The President visited the area in the wake of Tuesday's deadly tornadoes. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush stands with Phil and June Spears of Lafayette, Tennessee, as he speaks to the media after touring the region that was among the hardest hit by Tuesday's deadly tornadoes. Said the President, "We're sorry you're going through what you're going through. You know, life sometimes is unfair and you don't get to play the hand that you wanted to play. But the question is when you get dealt the hand, how do you play it? I've come away with this impression of the folks in Macon County: ...You're down to earth, good, hard-working people; they have a respect for the Almighty; and this community is going to be as strong as ever." White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush puts his arm around a woman as he meets residents of Lafayette, Tennessee, Friday, Feb. 8, 2008, during his visit to assess the damage and offer comfort to those impacted by Tuesday's deadly tornadoes. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush embraces residents of Lafayette, Tennessee during his visit Friday, Feb. 8, 2008, to the region that was hard hit by Tuesday's tornadoes. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush comforts a resident of Lafayette, Tennessee during his tour Friday, Feb. 8, 2008, of the destruction left in the wake of Tuesday's deadly tornadoes. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush holds the hands of Phil and June Spears after touring their Lafayette, Tennessee neighborhood Friday, Feb. 8, 2008. The President assured the Spears that they'd receive the care they needed in the wake of Tuesday's deadly tornadoes, and said, "And you're going to find you got some new friends showing up, too... When they know there's a neighbor in need, they'll come and help you." White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush acknowledges the audience after delivering remarks Friday, Feb. 8, 2008, to the 35th Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, D.C. With him is Dave Keene, Chairman of the American Conservative Union. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President George W. Bush makes remarks during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House honoring Abraham Lincoln's 199th Birthday, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
Actor Avery Brooks, (L), and Dr. Allen Guelzo make remarks during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House honoring Abraham Lincoln's 199th Birthday, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush listen as Actor Avery Brooks, (L), and Dr. Allen Guelzo make remarks during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House honoring Abraham Lincoln's 199th Birthday, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush stands with Dr. Salam Fayyad, Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority, during his visit Monday, Feb. 11, 2008, to the White House for a meeting with Stephen Hadley, National Security Advisor. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
Mrs. Laura Bush addresses her remarks at The Heart Truth reception Monday, Feb. 11, 2008, in the East Room of the White House, part of a national awareness campaign that warns women of the dangers of heart disease. Mrs. Bush, joined by President George W. Bush at the reception, has served as the National Ambasasador for The Heart Truth national campaign since 2003. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush welcomes guests to The Heart Truth reception Monday, Feb. 11, 2008, in the East Room of the White House, reminding women of the importance to protect their heart health. Mrs. Bush has served as the National Ambasasador for The Heart Truth national campaign since 2003. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush joins the Temptations on stage in the East Room of the White House Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008, after they performed during the celebration of African American History Month. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush, Mrs. Laura Bush, Jenna Bush and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice join the East Room audience in listening to The Temptations Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008, during a celebration of African American History Month. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush joins the Temptations on stage in the East Room of the White House Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008, after they performed during the celebration of African American History Month. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and Mali President Amadou Touré meet in the Oval Office Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008, at the White House. Said President Bush upon welcoming his fellow leader, "I was touched by the President's concern about the life of the average citizen in Mali... This is a country that's committed to the rights of its people, and we're proud to be standing side-by-side with you." White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush attends the National Security Advisor's meeting with the Helping to Enhance the Livelihood of People around the Globe (H.E.L.P.) Commission Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008, in the Roosevelt Room at the White House. The H.E.L.P. Commission reviews foreign assistance and provides recommendations to the President and Congress. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
Thanks for the thread Kaslin.
((hugs)) Jonny, Luvy & snugs
Prayin’ for you & your Dad snugs.
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Meeky
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