During American Heart Month, UAB Employee Wellness encourages you to focus on your cardiovascular health. Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the U.S. To help you stay heart healthy in February and throughout the year, explore the upcoming Heart Month events at UAB, plus heart-healthy recipes, resources and more.
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Wear Red Day 2026
On Friday, February 6, 2026, dress in red and join people across the country to be seen, to be counted and to be heard — together, we are stronger than heart disease and stroke.
Gather your department and participating colleagues or post a selfie on social media, tagging @uab_employee_wellness on Instagram or /UABHR on Facebook, or submit your photo to Employee Wellness using the online Wear Red Day Photo Submission Form. And be sure to check out photos from past Wear Red Days at UAB below!
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Heart Month 2026 Events
URec on the Go ClassesEmployee Wellness is teaming up with University Recreation to offer you free fitness classes on the Campus Green during American Heart Month.
- Yogalates: Thursday, February 12, 11-11:45 a.m.
Click here to register. - High Energy HIIT: Wednesday, February 25, 12-12:45 p.m.
Click here to register.
Heart-Health WebinarMonday, February 23, noon to 1 p.m.
Check this space for details coming soon!
2026 Birmingham Heart WalkSaturday, March 14
Mark you calendar for the 2026 Birmingham Heart Walk on Saturday, March 14, in Railroad Park. Joining a Heart Walk team is a great way to support the American Heart Association and get your heart pumping. - Yogalates: Thursday, February 12, 11-11:45 a.m.
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Heart Healthy Recipes
UAB Medicine Recipe BooksEach year, UAB Medicine celebrates American Heart Month by partnering with the American Heart Association to develop a heart-healthy recipe book filled with delicious, simple and affordable meals. Check out past issues below.
