Solstice Rocks Red, Supports American Heart Association’s National Wear Red Day

February 10, 2014 - Plantation, FL

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Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in the United States. Solstice—a national dental insurance benefits provider—donned red to raise awareness of Heart Disease and support the American Heart Association.

This is the fourth year Solstice employees came out in red to show their support and commitment to ending heart disease as well as raising awareness of the oral health / heart health connection. Solstice’s support doesn’t end on National Wear Red Day; the team will be participating in this year’s Broward Heart Walk as the finish line sponsor. To date, Solstice has raised over $100,000 for the American Heart Association.

“We are passionate about ending heart disease; the impact of heart disease has touched almost everyone in one way or another. As a dental insurance company, we know the impact oral health and periodontal disease has on heart health. As such, we are committed to raising awareness of this disease and helping raise funds that support research,” said Carlos Ferrera, COO Solstice Benefits and Broward Heart Walk Executive Leadership Team member. “The American Heart Association truly saves lives. I am proud that the Solstice family is part of that change in our community.”

The National Wear Red Day movement is celebrating a decade of success. Since its inception in 2003, tremendous progress has been made in the fight against heart disease in women. The American Heart Association’s campaign has:

• Saved 330 lives every day as 34 percent fewer women now die from heart disease
• Increased awareness of heart disease by 23 percent. More Americans realize that heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women.
• Promoted healthy lifestyles for women: 
  o 37 percent are losing weight
  o 43 percent are checking their cholesterol
  o More than 50 percent exercise more
  o 60 percent have improved their diets
  o 33 percent have developed heart health plans with their doctor

Visit Solstice’s fundraising page for the AHA Broward Heart Walk and learn what you can do to make a difference.

About Solstice:
Solstice is a privately-held Florida corporation based in Plantation, Fla. Solstice administers and markets dental, vision, pharmaceutical, life and short- and long-term disability benefits plans. Solstice and its subsidiaries also offer Third Party Administration (TPA) services in the Alabama, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia markets—and are in the process of expanding nationwide. It was named one of “Florida’s Best Companies to Work For” for the third consecutive year by Florida Trend and ranked No. 5 in the Insurance Industry on Inc. magazine’s 2013 “America’s Fastest Growing Companies” list. Recently, the company was awarded accreditation with the Better Business Bureau (BBB), indicating dedication to quality and excellence in business practices. For information on Solstice, contact 1.877.760.2247 or visit www.SolsticeBenefits.com.

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