Heart Health Screenings

What is a heart health screening?

Sister to Sister’s Heart Health Screenings include:

• Risk assessment questionnaire
• Blood pressure check
• Finger prick, blood test to determine lipids (LDL, HDL and triglycerides) and glucose
• Height, weight, waist circumference and body mass index (BMI) measurements
• On-the-spot screening results

Sister to Sister provides heart health screenings in cities around the country. Click here to see our current calendar.

What if I can't attend the health fair?

For women who are unable to attend one of our events or don't live in a city where there is a screening event, talk to your physician or health care provider about getting a heart health screening. Ask them to:

• Inform you about risk factors for heart disease
• Give you the normal ranges for key risks such as:
  • Blood pressure
  • Lipid levels (LDL, HDL and triglycerides)
  • Blood sugar or glucose
  • Body mass index
  • Waist circumference

How can I remember all my numbers?

To make it easy to keep track of all your screening levels, simply click on the icon below and print a copy of the screening card to bring with you next time you attend a heart-health screening. The card has space for you to write down all the numbers that are important for your heart health.

Calendar

At Sister to Sister, we believe that getting screened for heart disease risk factors is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Since 1999, our main purpose has been to bring free heart disease screenings and "heart-healthy" information and support to all women in order to prevent heart disease, the number one killer of women today.

Below you’ll find a listing of free heart health fairs in cities across the country. We’re always looking to add new cities to the list, so check back often to find out when we’ll be coming to a city near you!

For more information about the health fair in your city or to register online, click here.