 Hi, I'm Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickman and each year during the month of February, the City of Columbia highlights heart disease to raise awareness of the number one health risk and encourages our citizens and our community to take control of their heart health. According to the American Heart Association, heart disease remains the number one cause of death in the United States. That is why I'm encouraging you to take control of your heart health by knowing your numbers. Like your blood pressure, your blood sugar and making healthy decisions on a daily basis. Please visit columbiasc.gov for more information and resources from the American Heart Association on Heart Health. Help us make Columbia a healthier city.