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Jan 28, 2021
Marion County Commission President Randy Elliott, left, presents a “Wear Red Day” proclamation to Tom Dragich, center, along with fellow commissioner Linda Longstreth.Photo by Sarah Marino
FAIRMONT — With West Virginia having the 9th highest death rate from cardiovascular disease, the Marion County Commission took time Wednesday to raise awareness about heart disease.
Commissioners passed a proclamation making Feb. 5 “Wear Red Day” to try and educate the public about heart disease by pointing out that one in three women die from heart disease.
Marion County Board of Education member Tom Dragich accepted the proclamation on behalf of his niece, Laura Laratta, who is spearheading the 2021 awareness campaign. Laratta’s mother — a Marion County teacher — died of a heart attack two years ago so Laratta began promoting women’s heart awareness in 2018, said Dragich. ....

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