St. Mary's Hospital Hosts Heart Health Fair

Event offers free blood pressure checks and CPR training to raise awareness during National Heart Health Month

Feb. 6, 2026 at 7:39pm

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St. Mary's Intermountain Health hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado held a Heart Health Fair on National Wear Red Day to connect people with resources to manage their heart health. Attendees could get their blood pressure checked, learn hands-only CPR, and connect with local health organizations.

Why it matters

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, so raising awareness and providing free health screenings can help people take proactive steps to monitor and improve their heart health.

The details

The Heart Health Fair featured various activities and resources, including free blood pressure checks and hands-only CPR training. The event was held on National Wear Red Day, which is a day to raise awareness about heart disease in women. One of the organizers, Katie Klima, wore red in memory of a friend's son who passed away from heart defects at just two months old.

  • The Heart Health Fair took place on Friday, February 7, 2026.
  • February is National Heart Health Month in the United States.

The players

St. Mary's Intermountain Health

A hospital system in Grand Junction, Colorado that hosted the Heart Health Fair to provide resources and education to the local community.

Katie Klima

The Chest Pain Coordinator at St. Mary's Intermountain Health, who wore red to the event in memory of a friend's son who passed away from heart defects.

Dr. Tej Singh

The Cardiovascular Service Line Director at St. Mary's Intermountain Health, who praised the hospital's high-level cardiovascular care.

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What they’re saying

“I'm wearing red today for my best friend's son, Archer. He was born in October with multiple heart defects, and unfortunately passed away from those at only two months old. And so we're wearing red to bring awareness to people like him.”

— Katie Klima, Chest Pain Coordinator

“I don't think there's a community hospital in this part of America or in any real part of America that's got a rural feel that has high-level A-plus cardiovascular care. We're very lucky here.”

— Dr. Tej Singh, Cardiovascular Service Line Director

What’s next

St. Mary's Intermountain Health plans to continue hosting the Heart Health Fair annually to provide ongoing support and resources for the community's cardiovascular health.

The takeaway

By offering free health screenings and educational resources, the Heart Health Fair at St. Mary's Intermountain Health empowers local residents to take proactive steps to monitor and improve their heart health, which is crucial given the prevalence of cardiovascular disease nationwide.