Mountain View proclaims February American Heart Month; Kaiser Permanente representatives urge lifestyle medicine

The Mountain View City Council proclaimed February as American Heart Month at its Feb. 11 meeting and invited representatives from Kaiser Permanente Mountain View Medical Offices to accept the proclamation and speak about heart health.

Mayor Ellen Kamei presented the proclamation; Dee Burris (identified in the agenda as associate chief administrative officer) and Dr. Wakako Nomura from Kaiser Permanente Mountain View accepted on the organization’s behalf. Dr. Nomura described Kaiser Permanente’s team‑based approach to chronic‑disease management and emphasized prevention. “Lifestyle medicine is a use of evidence‑based lifestyle therapeutic approach such as whole‑food, plant‑predominant dietary lifestyle, regular physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances, and positive social connection,” Nomura said. She said Kaiser’s programs include nutrition counseling, pharmacist and social‑worker coordination, monthly cooking demonstrations and other prevention resources.

Councilmembers thanked the Kaiser representatives and noted the proclamation’s role in raising community awareness about cardiovascular disease risk and prevention.

Why it matters: Cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of death; the proclamation signals local recognition of prevention efforts and connects residents to local health‑system resources.

What's next: No council action was required; the proclamation is symbolic and staff will share related public‑health resources through city channels.