For Immediate Release:
February 26, 2025

Commissioners proclaim February
as American Heart Month

FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has proclaimed February 2025 as American Heart Month and is asking all County residents to join them in fighting heart disease during the Commissioner meeting on Feb. 13.

In addition to the proclamation, the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners, along with the County staff, came together to show their support and to raise awareness for heart disease by wearing red.

“Today my fellow Commissioners and I, along with our County Constitutional officers and our County employees, celebrate National Heart Month by wearing red to raise awareness for cardiovascular disease,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. “During this month, we reinforce the importance of heart health and the need for more research and efforts to ensure that millions of people live longer and healthier lives.”

“Each day in the United States, so many of our friends, relatives, neighbors and co-workers are affected by cardiovascular diseases.” said Commissioner Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley, liaison to the Monmouth County Department of Health and Human Services. “A few ways to prevent heart disease include eating a healthy diet, exercising, checking your cholesterol and controlling your blood pressure. During American Heart Month, I encourage everyone to speak with your doctor about ways to protect your heart.”

For more information about Monmouth County, go to visitmonmouth.com.

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FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has proclaimed February 2025 as American Heart Month and is asking all County residents to join them in fighting heart disease during the Commissioner meeting on Feb. 13. The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners and Constitutional Officers, along with the County staff, came together to support and raise awareness for Heart Disease by wearing red. Photo by Monmouth County Government.