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Participating designers in the 2005 Collection include: Alia Khan, Baby
Phat, Badgley Mischka , Betsey Johnson, Calvin Klein, Carmen Marc Valvo,
Carolina Herrera, Catherine Malandrino, Cynthia Rowley, Cynthia Steffe, Diane
von Furstenberg, Donna Karan, Esteban Cortazar, Kenneth Cole, Luca Luca, Marc
Jacobs, Michael Kors, Narciso Rodriguez, Nicole Miller, Oscar de la Renta,
Ralph Lauren , Richard Tyler, Shannon Stokes, Tommy Hilfiger, Vera Wang, and
Zac Posen. "The antidote is
information , knowledge and awareness.

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Two years after the launch of the Red Dress symbol by NHLBI, part of the
National Institutes of Health, U.

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Twenty-five
percent of women recalled the Red Dress as the national symbol for women and
heart disease awareness and 45 percent agreed that it would prompt them to
talk to their doctor and/or get a check-up.

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With 26 of America's most influential designers and a star-studded cast of
celebrity models, including Vanessa Williams and Sarah Ferguson , the Duchess
of York, the fashion show brings to life the Red Dress, the national symbol
for women and heart disease awareness.S. The survey was conducted by Harris Interactive in
January 2005."
Heart disease risk factors include those that are beyond women's control
and those that can be changed. While having even one
risk factor is dangerous, having multiple risk factors is especially serious,
because risk factors tend to "gang up" and worsen each other's effects.org. "There is risk to
all of us, each and every day -- particularly in our homes and communities,"
said Alan C.
Touring in MSA Safety Works' Safety Bug, a highly customized Volkswagen
Beetle that resembles a giant hard hat, the Safety Squad will be a highly
visible reminder of the need to stay safe. For
more information, visit http://www.

Organizations devoted primarily to social activities and exchanges .

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on February 4, under "The Tent" at Bryant Park's Olympus Fashion Week. It found that 60 percent of all the women surveyed agree that
the Red Dress makes them want to learn more about heart disease . "In just two
short years, the Red Dress has exploded and caught on in pop culture and has
become the quintessential icon for women's heart health. NHLBI launched The Heart Truth to raise awareness of women and
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To emphasize the need for sound safety practices, MSA Safety Works is
using the month of June to kick off its 2005 Home Safety Tour , a traveling
program created to educate the public on the importance of using proper
protective equipment -- such as safety glasses, hearing protection and
respirators -- when tackling do-it-yourself (DIY) projects.
The 2005 Home Safety Tour began June 3 in Pittsburgh and will include
stops in Cleveland, Chicago, Philadelphia, Detroit and Washington, DC. Established in 1914, MSA has annual sales of more than $850
million, manufacturing operations throughout the United States and Europe , and
more than 30 international locations.

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"The debut of the Red Dress Collection 2005 delivers
an urgent reminder for women to care for their hearts and to take action
against heart disease , still the number one killer of women. Modeling these one-of-a-kind designs are some of the world's most
recognized stars including Sheryl Crow, Venus Williams, Christie Brinkley,
Paula Abdul, Debi Mazar, Rachel Hunter, and Elettra Rossellini, among others.

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Nabel, M. In addition to making stops in
local neighborhoods and on job sites, the Safety Squad will demonstrate safety
products at retail locations, including select True Value Hardware and The
Home Depot stores.

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The survey was commissioned by
WomenHeart: the National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease -- a founding
partner of The Heart Truth.
The Red Dress Collection 2005 Fashion Show features red dresses created
exclusively for The Heart Truth to warn women of their number one health
threat. I am committed to helping women everywhere learn more about how to
reduce their risk. In the
American Heart Association survey , only 20 percent of women identify heart
disease as the greatest health problem facing women today , and awareness
levels of heart disease as the leading killer of women are lower among African
American and Hispanic women. Just
by leading a healthy lifestyle-such as maintaining a healthy weight,
exercising regularly, and eating right-Americans can lower their risk by as
much as 82 percent.
WomenHeart: the National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease is the
nation's only patient advocacy organization representing the 8,000,000
American women living with heart disease.

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The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute Hosts Red Dress Collection 2005 Fashion Show on National Wear Red Day

Safety Month Marks National Push on Do-It-Yourself Safety

PITTSBURGH, National Safety Month is in
full swing and one company, MSA Safety Works, will be working this summer to
ensure consumers are safer than ever when tackling projects around the house
this summer.

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"It is vitally important for women to talk to their doctors about personal
risks for heart disease and to take the steps needed to lead a heart healthy
life," says Nabel.
In addition to the fashion show sponsors, the Red Dress Collection 2005
Fashion Show is made possible with the support of members of the fashion and
entertainment industries and IMG/7th on Sixth (Producers of Olympus Fashion
Week ).newscom. The
Safety Squad's mission is to equip these individuals with the information and
products that enable them to work more safely and avoid injuries.

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"I participated in this outstanding event last year, and am thrilled to
serve as host, as well as walk in the show this year, because The Heart Truth
is that heart disease is the number one killer of women in America," says
Vanessa Williams. Last year,
the Squad distributed more 12,000 pairs of safety glasses and hearing
protection products.msasafetyworks.com.

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The Heart Truth is a national awareness campaign for women about heart
disease sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI),
part of the National Institutes of Health, U.

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media@hearttruth.

They may be 'virtual ' or 'real'.

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Since 1984, heart disease has killed more women than men; however,
awareness levels of this important health issue among women had remained low
for decades. MSA Safety Works estimates that fewer than
25 percent of this group will take appropriate steps to protect themselves
from the potential harm that could result from power tools, falling objects or
hazardous vapors .
MSA Safety Works' comprehensive line of consumer products include
respirators, hard hats , hearing protection, eye and face protection,
protective clothing, fall protection equipment and first aid kits for use in
all home improvement projects.

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Made possible by Johnson + Johnson , Celestial Seasonings, and Swarovski,
the fashion show is hosted by actress Vanessa Williams and will be held at 2
p.

MSA Safety Works Launches 2005 Home Safety Tour

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According to a new American
Heart Association survey, awareness of heart disease as women's number one
killer is at an all time high, with awareness increasing from 34 percent to 57
percent in the last four years. The risk factors that can be
controlled are smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol,
overweight /obesity, physical inactivity, and diabetes.

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"Most people never think about wearing protective products or just don't
feel there's a need to do so," said John Quinn, Product Group and Marketing
Manager for MSA Safety Works and creator of the Home Safety Tour.
Additionally, it's estimated that 72 percent of these home improvement
projects will be tackled by DIYers.

About MSA Safety Works
MSA Safety Works is the consumer products arm of MSA (NYSE: MSA), the
global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of sophisticated
safety products that protect people 's health and safety.

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"We welcome the powerful support from the fashion and entertainment
industries -- as well as individual celebrities from the arts, theater, and
sports -- in advancing the fight against heart disease among women and sharing
The Heart Truth with millions of American women," says NHLBI Director
Elizabeth G.41.

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"Tragically, heart disease is also the number one killer in
my family.

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S. McMillan, National Safety Council President."
According to the Home Improvement Research Institute, Americans are
expected to spend a record $280 billion this year fixing up their homes .

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m. Department of Health and Human Services, a
new national survey shows that more women are taking action to reduce their
risk of heart disease.
"The Heart Truth's education efforts, including the efforts of our many
partners, are making a difference," says Nabel.

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please visit ftp://207.
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Central to the MSA program is the Safety Squad, a team of safety
specialists that will patrol hundreds of neighborhoods and job sites in 12
cities in search for DIYers and contractors who are working at risk. "The truth
is that accidents happen when we least expect them and, literally , at the
blink of an eye. The company's
comprehensive line of products is used by workers around the world in the fire
service, homeland security, construction and other industries, as well as the
military.

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WomenHeart's mission is to improve
their quality of life and quality of health care , to include early detection,
accurate diagnosis, and proper treatment.116.

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New Survey Finds Red Dress Symbol Prompts Women
to Take Action to Care for Their Hearts

NEW YORK, The Heart Truth, a national awareness
campaign for women about heart disease sponsored by the National Heart, Lung,
and Blood Institute (NHLBI), will host the Red Dress Collection 2005 Fashion
Show today at Olympus Fashion Week in New York City on National Wear Red Day. We celebrate the
success of the Red Dress and are committed to increasing awareness among women
to help them live longer, healthier lives. Department of Health and Human
Services (DHHS) in partnership with: Office on Women's Health, DHHS; American
Heart Association; WomenHeart: the National Coalition for Women with Heart
Disease; and other organizations committed to the health and well-being of
women .

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"The fashion industry is proud and honored to be part of this
groundbreaking effort to alert women about the dangers of heart disease and to
have helped launch The Heart Truth's Red Dress symbol here at Fashion Week in
2003," says Fern Mallis, executive director, IMG/7th on Sixth.

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While awareness levels have risen, most women still fail to make the
connection between risk factors, such as high blood pressure and high
cholesterol, and their personal risk of developing heart disease . "The good news is that heart disease is preventable. Those that cannot be changed are a family
history of early heart disease and age.
MSA Safety Works products can be found in leading home improvement stores
in the United States, including select Home Depot and True Value stores.

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