Heart Month at the Frankel Cardiovascular Center
At the University of Michigan Health Frankel Cardiovascular Center, every month is Heart Month. During American Heart Month in February, we raise awareness about preventing the leading cause of death and highlight research advancing heart care.
Featured Heart Month Resources
Heart Month on the Michigan Health Blog
Visit the Michigan Medicine Health Lab throughout February (and beyond!) to read helpful heart info and to meet those who are fighting heart disease up close and personal. Topics this month include signs you may have heart arrhythmia, how to understand your EKG, and heart-related patient stories.
Livestream
Perimenopause and Heart Health: On February 26, a panel of experts from University of Michigan Health will discuss perimenopause and the impact it has on cardiovascular health. Panelists will discuss causes, symptoms, treatment options and prevention strategies.
When: February 26, 2026, 12 noon
Where: Watch the livestream on Michigan Medicine's YouTube channel
Social Media Posts
Follow the Frankel CVC’s Facebook and X (formerly known as Twitter) and Michigan Medicine’s Instagram and LinkedIn pages. Throughout the month of February, we’ll share short video reels on heart-related topics, such as:
- Afib tips
- Family history and cardiovascular disease
- A day in the life of a cardiothoracic surgeon
- Heart-healthy meals
- and more!
Tune into Mojo in the Morning
Five years after his own heart surgery, Mojo in the Morning will interview our very own Dr. Himanshu Patel.
When: February 3, 2026
Where: Channel 955 FM
Heart Month Virtual Background
Show your support for cardiovascular health all month long by using the Frankel Cardiovascular Center’s Heart Month virtual background.
