The Rhode Island House of Representatives has introduced a resolution proclaiming February 2025 as American Heart Month in the state. This initiative aims to raise awareness about heart disease, which affects one in four Americans and has resulted in significant mortality rates in Rhode Island. The resolution highlights the primary risk factors for heart disease, including high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, and excessive alcohol use. It emphasizes the importance of heart health and encourages citizens to engage in activities that promote cardiovascular well-being.

To support American Heart Month, the resolution calls on Rhode Islanders to wear red, utilize social media to share heart health information, learn CPR, participate in fitness challenges, and volunteer with organizations dedicated to heart health. The resolution has been read and passed by the House and directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies to the Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health and the American Heart Association in Rhode Island, reinforcing the state's commitment to combating heart disease and promoting heart health awareness.