Free Health Screenings Aim to Identify Risk of Heart Diseas... ( Studies show two-thirds of women who...)

Free Health Screenings Aim to Identify Risk of Heart Disease in Women

Date:2/20/2008

Studies show two-thirds of women who die suddenly of heart disease had no

prior symptoms or awareness of risk factors

BALTIMORE, Feb. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to screen and educate women about heart disease prevention, the Sister to Sister Foundation will hold its annual Women's Heart Health Fair on Tues., Feb. 26 at the Baltimore Convention Center from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Mayor Sheila Dixon has granted non-essential female workers two hours leave that day to encourage attendance. Free MTA bus passes area available and can be obtained by calling 410.616.8953.

Heart disease is the leading killer of American women, claiming more lives than the next six causes of death combined. The good news is that in most cases, heart disease can be prevented by making simple lifestyle changes, like making changes in diet and exercise.

"These screenings are vital. Based on our statistics from previous years, four out of ten women who get the heart screenings will learn that they have two or more risk factors for heart disease," said State Senator and Sister to Sister Baltimore co-chair Catherine Pugh. "We encourage women to bring their moms, their sisters, their friends and their coworkers. It could save their lives."

The free 15-minute heart disease screening includes cholesterol level, blood pressure, Body Mass Index, waist circumference and a review of family health history, with on-the-spot results and one-on-one counseling with a licensed professional.

In addition to getting a free heart screening, women who attend the health fair will learn how they can incorporate a heart-healthy lifestyle in to their daily activities. Medical experts from local hospitals will talk with the women and answer their questions concerning heart health. Local chefs will demonstrate heart-conscious recipes and fitness experts will present activities that complement healthy eating. Other medical experts will talk about diabetes, ob
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