American Heart Association to celebrate first Hard Hats with Heart event
October 23, 2019
The American Heart Association is pleased to announce the inaugural Hard Hats with Heart event in the Midlands. Co-chairs Mallory Baldwin, Director of Human Resources for M. B. Kahn Construction Co., Inc. and John Bartlett, General Manager at Landmark Builders have teamed up with the American Heart Association to raise awareness about heart disease and stroke specifically in the construction industry.
Hard Hats with Heart is a brand-new movement focused on improving the heart health of the construction community while simultaneously connecting industry experts with one another. General contractors, subcontractors, health care and business executives are invited to help shine a light on the prevalence of heart disease in the construction industry and showcase how creating a culture of wellness within Midlands companies can make a big difference.
In fact, more than 15,000 individuals in Richland County are employed in the construction sector. The need is greater than ever to find a solution and make an impact to save more lives.
“Adults in the construction industry have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease compared to other industries, based on modifiable lifestyle factors. But the good news is 80% of heart disease and stroke is preventable,” said Baldwin. John and I both know people personally and professionally affected by heart disease and stroke and have even lost colleagues to cardiovascular disease. We are excited to educate the construction industry on how to live longer, healthier lives.”
“The American Heart Association is a great partner in helping to make workplace wellness a priority. We hope we can bring the entire construction community together for this important initiative,” says John Bartlett.
The event will take place on Tuesday, November 12 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Steel Hands Brewing. Join us to learn from Midlands construction leaders what is working for their employees and have the chance to showcase your company’s workplace wellness program.
To learn more about Hard Hats with Heart, visit www.heart.org/midlandshhwh
