Sister to Sister's City Events

A letter from Irene Pollin, Founder and Chairperson, Sister to Sister Foundation...

Dear Ladies,

I am so pleased that you have come to our website in search of information and support, and hope that you will find it a rich and useful resource on your journey to a heart-healthy lifestyle. 

Sister to Sister, established in 2000, has a great deal to be proud of and celebrate as the decade comes to a close. We were the first organization to address the public health crisis that heart disease is the # 1 killer of women, and we have provided more than 80,000 free heart health screenings and counseling interventions while educating more than 200,000 women at our heart health fairs nationwide.

Now, ten years later, we feel it is the right time to move in a direction that will allow us to reach greater numbers of women, more efficiently and effectively.  To that end, we will be shifting our immediate focus away from local heart health fairs to a signature online wellness program that we have been developing for much of the past year.  This program will greatly enhance the tools and community aspects of the website, so please check back here for updates.

In addition, we will focus on our exciting partnership with Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, relocating our national operations to Boston in early 2010.  The Abe and Irene Pollin Cardiovascular Program will focus on a Women's Heart Health Research Program, education and awareness, and advocacy to bring about policy change.

Heart Health Month is such an exciting time of year, as awareness that heart disease is the number one killer of women continues to grow.  Every woman has the chance to dramatically reduce her risk of heart disease, which is largely preventable by adopting healthy lifestyle changes. 

Here's to healthy hearts for women everywhere!

Irene Pollin, MSW, PhD (Hon) 

Imagine tens, hundreds, sometimes thousands of women gathering together to take charge of their heart health! When you attend a Sister to Sister program in the community where you live, you can’t help but feel inspired to do more for your heart.

Since 2000, Sister to Sister has been in communities across the United States hosting heart health programs for women:

You can find Sister to Sister events in the following cities.

Nothing nearby? Contact us and learn how to bring Sister to Sister to you.

Sister to Sister in Baltimore


A letter from Irene Pollin, Founder and Chairperson, Sister to Sister Foundation...

Dear Ladies,

I am so pleased that you have come to our website in search of information and support, and hope that you will find it a rich and useful resource on your journey to a heart-healthy lifestyle. 

Sister to Sister, established in 2000, has a great deal to be proud of and celebrate as the decade comes to a close. We were the first organization to address the public health crisis that heart disease is the # 1 killer of women, and we have provided more than 80,000 free heart health screenings and counseling interventions while educating more than 200,000 women at our heart health fairs nationwide.

Now, ten years later, we feel it is the right time to move in a direction that will allow us to reach greater numbers of women, more efficiently and effectively.  To that end, we will be shifting our immediate focus away from local heart health fairs to a signature online wellness program that we have been developing for much of the past year.  This program will greatly enhance the tools and community aspects of the website, so please check back here for updates.

In addition, we will focus on our exciting partnership with Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, relocating our national operations to Boston in early 2010.  The Abe and Irene Pollin Cardiovascular Program will focus on a Women's Heart Health Research Program, education and awareness, and advocacy to bring about policy change.

Heart Health Month is such an exciting time of year, as awareness that heart disease is the number one killer of women continues to grow.  Every woman has the chance to dramatically reduce her risk of heart disease, which is largely preventable by adopting healthy lifestyle changes. 

Here's to healthy hearts for women everywhere!

Irene Pollin, MSW, PhD (Hon)

Sister to Sister has been part of your community since 2005. We work year-round to bring heart health resources to the women of Baltimore.

Another Successful Women’s Heart Health Fair!

Sister to Sister's 5th annual free Women's Heart Health Fair in Baltimore was held on February 24, 2009 at the Baltimore Convention Center. Over 3,225 women turned out to get heart smart with lifestyle presentations, cutting-edge information on medical issues, and complimentary heart-health screenings.

Find out more about Sister to Sister's 2009 Women's Heart Health Fair in Baltimore.

 

 

Local Medical Partners and Sponsors

CareFirstUniversity of Maryland Medical CenterMercy Medical Center




University of Maryland School of Nursing
Johns Hopkins MedicineGiant



City of BaltimoreThe Baltimore Convention CenterSt. Agnes Hospital
The Oceanaire Seafood RoomHarborplace & The Gallery

Local Media Partners

The Baltimore Sun Media GroupAFRO

Sister to Sister in Boston


A letter from Irene Pollin, Founder and Chairperson, Sister to Sister Foundation...

Dear Ladies,

I am so pleased that you have come to our website in search of information and support, and hope that you will find it a rich and useful resource on your journey to a heart-healthy lifestyle. 

Sister to Sister, established in 2000, has a great deal to be proud of and celebrate as the decade comes to a close. We were the first organization to address the public health crisis that heart disease is the # 1 killer of women, and we have provided more than 80,000 free heart health screenings and counseling interventions while educating more than 200,000 women at our heart health fairs nationwide.

Now, ten years later, we feel it is the right time to move in a direction that will allow us to reach greater numbers of women, more efficiently and effectively.  To that end, we will be shifting our immediate focus away from local heart health fairs to a signature online wellness program that we have been developing for much of the past year.  This program will greatly enhance the tools and community aspects of the website, so please check back here for updates.

In addition, we will focus on our exciting partnership with Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, relocating our national operations to Boston in early 2010.  The Abe and Irene Pollin Cardiovascular Program will focus on a Women's Heart Health Research Program, education and awareness, and advocacy to bring about policy change.

Heart Health Month is such an exciting time of year, as awareness that heart disease is the number one killer of women continues to grow.  Every woman has the chance to dramatically reduce her risk of heart disease, which is largely preventable by adopting healthy lifestyle changes. 

Here's to healthy hearts for women everywhere!

Irene Pollin, MSW, PhD (Hon)

Sister to Sister has been part of your community since 2004. We work year-round to bring heart health resources to the women of Boston.

We had another successful Women's Heart Health Fair at the Prudential Center on May 9, 2009.  Over 1,900 women turned out to get heart smart with lifestyle presentations, cutting-edge information on medical issues, and complimentary heart-health screenings.

Local Medical Partners and Sponsors

Brigham and Women's Hospital logo

Local Media Partners

Mix 98.5Oldies 103.3


Boston 2009 Community Council

Sister to Sister's Community Council is a made up of a group of select women from the corporate, government and non-profit worlds who come together to help plan the National Women's Healthy Heart Campaign.  These female executives are local leaders who pass on our heart-health message to the women they influence in their communities.  They are aware of how critical it is to promote awareness of heart disease among women, and understand the need to turn knowledge into action.

Our Community Council members assist the Campaign with program planning, outreach, promotion and sponsorship sales.  We truly appreciate their efforts in helping to save the lives of women in the Boston area.

Joanne M. Foody

JoAnne M. Foody, MD, is the Chairperson of the Boston Sister to Sister Community Council. Dr. Foody is Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Director of the Cardiovascular Wellness Center at Brigham and Women's/Faulkner Hospitals in Boston. Dr. Foody has active national and international roles in cardiac disease prevention and rehabilitation with a particular focus on women and heart disease. Her research has focused on identifying and fostering greater use of clinical strategies that prevent adverse cardiovascular events in people with and without coronary artery disease. Dr. Foody is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association.

Caitlin Johnson received a Bachelor of Science in Health Policy with a related concentration in Business Studies from Providence College in 2008. As a research assistant for Dr. Joanne Foody at Brigham and Women's/Faulkner Hospitals in Boston, Caitlin coordinates ongoing studies focused on the treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disease.

Dr. Marian Mehegan is the Regional Coordinator for the US Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women's Health in Region I.  Her areas of interest include working with volunteer interns committed to public service, engaging young minds in science and working on issues to address the health professions workforce shortage and the need to increase diversity in the health professions.

Kate SargentKate Sargent is in her third year of graduate studies at Lesley University, working towards her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology.  She is also a clinical psych intern in the cardiac division of Brigham & Women's Hospital.  At The Brigham, Kate is counseling cardiac patients and helping them learn effective cognitive and behavioral methods of coping with the many emotional challenges surrounding their illness.  Additionally, she is working on a research project designed to foster long-term wellness in cardiac patients. 
Eileen Stuart-Shor

Eileen Stuart-Shor, NP, PhD, FAHA, FAAN is an Assistant Professor in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of Massachusetts, and a Nurse Practitioner and Research Fellow in the Division of Cardiology, Harvard Medical School at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.  Dr. Stuart-Shor was the founder and director of the Innovative Cardiovascular Programs in the Division of Behavioral Medicine at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; a Senior Scientist in the Mind/Body Medical Institute; and an Associate in Medicine, Harvard Medical School.  She is the author of many scientific publications and two books, including The Wellness Book.  Dr. Stuart-Shor has a long interest in an integrating mind/body/and spirit in health and healing, with special emphasis on vulnerable populations.

Executive Women's Event

At our Executive Women’s events, held in cities nationwide, Sister to Sister helps women in leadership roles recognize that heart disease is a life-or-death issue for women that they can help resolve.

The Boston Executive Women’s Breakfast was held on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 in The WCVB-TV studio in Needham, MA.

Emmy Award winning actress Tracey Conway was the keynote speaker.  Tracey resides in Seattle, WA and visited Boston solely for this engagement.  She told her story of being an actress who was 38.  While on the set of her tv show, she suffered a heart episode and would have died had it not been for a medically trained guest in the audience.  She stressed the importance of learning CPR, taking care of oneself and paying attention to the signs and symptoms of heart attacks.  She provided a wonderful combination of science and entertainment to the guests.   

Sister to Sister in Chicago


A letter from Irene Pollin, Founder and Chairperson, Sister to Sister Foundation...

Dear Ladies,

I am so pleased that you have come to our website in search of information and support, and hope that you will find it a rich and useful resource on your journey to a heart-healthy lifestyle. 

Sister to Sister, established in 2000, has a great deal to be proud of and celebrate as the decade comes to a close. We were the first organization to address the public health crisis that heart disease is the # 1 killer of women, and we have provided more than 80,000 free heart health screenings and counseling interventions while educating more than 200,000 women at our heart health fairs nationwide.

Now, ten years later, we feel it is the right time to move in a direction that will allow us to reach greater numbers of women, more efficiently and effectively.  To that end, we will be shifting our immediate focus away from local heart health fairs to a signature online wellness program that we have been developing for much of the past year.  This program will greatly enhance the tools and community aspects of the website, so please check back here for updates.

In addition, we will focus on our exciting partnership with Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, relocating our national operations to Boston in early 2010.  The Abe and Irene Pollin Cardiovascular Program will focus on a Women's Heart Health Research Program, education and awareness, and advocacy to bring about policy change.

Heart Health Month is such an exciting time of year, as awareness that heart disease is the number one killer of women continues to grow.  Every woman has the chance to dramatically reduce her risk of heart disease, which is largely preventable by adopting healthy lifestyle changes. 

Here's to healthy hearts for women everywhere!

Irene Pollin, MSW, PhD (Hon)

Sister to Sister has been part of your community since 2003. We work year-round to bring heart health resources to the women of Chicago.

We had another successful Women's Heart Health Fair on May 14, 2009 at the Merchandise Mart.  Over 2,030 women turned out to get heart smart with lifestyle presentations, cutting-edge information on medical issues and complimentary heart-health screenings. 

Local Sponsors

Merchandise MartChopping BlockCity of Chicago

Local Medical Partners

Midwest Heart SpecialistsNorthwestern UniversityUniversity of Chicago
University of Illinois Medical CenterUniversity of Chicago

Local Media Partners

WLIT

Chicago Medical Advisory Committee

The Illinois Region Medical Advisory Committee consists of local premiere healthcare professionals who support the mission, vision and goals of Sister to Sister:  The Women's Heart Health Foundation.   Committee members are volunteers who support the organization through their time and talents.  They accept the responsibility of promoting and raising funds for heart screening activities and educational initiatives which are designed to empower women to make lifestyle changes to prevent or minimize their cardiac risk factors.

Medical Advisory Committee Members typically provide medical services to the women's heart health community and passionately embrace the opportunity to contribute to the success of the fundraising and outreach goals of the Sister to Sister team. 

Robert C. Hendel, MD, FACC, FAHA, FASNC

Midwest Heart Specialists
Robert C. Hendel, MD, FACC, FAHA, FASNC
Midwest Heart Specialists
Central DuPage Hospital
Suite 301
25 N. Winfield Road
Winfield, IL  60190
Phone:  630.510.9244 

Learn more about Dr. Hendel.
Martha Gulati, MD, MS, FACC

Northwestern University
Martha Gulati, MD, MS, F.A.C.C.
Assistant Professor
Department of Medicine
Department of Preventive Medicine
Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute of Northwestern
Northwestern University
Feinberg School of Medicine
676 North St. Clair, Suite 600
Chicago, IL  60611
Phone:  312.695.1427
www.northwestern.edu

Learn more about Dr. Gulati.
Annabelle Volgman, MD, FACC

Rush University
Annabelle Volgman, MD, FACC
Associate Professor of Medicine
Medical Director, Heart Center for Women
Department of Cardiology
1725 W. Harrison Street, Suite 1159
Chicago, IL  60612-3824      
Phone:  312.942.5020
www.rush.edu    

Learn more about Dr. Volgman.
Mardi Gomberg-Maitland, MD, MSe

University of Chicago
Mardi Gomberg-Maitland, MD, MSe
Director, Pulmonary Hypertension Center
Assistant Professor of Medicine
5841 S. Maryland Avenue
5403 Room L-08
Chicago, IL  60637-1470
Phone:  773.702.6049

Learn more about Dr. Gomberg-Maitland.
Rupa Mehta, MD, FACC

University of Chicago
Rupa Mehta
, MD, FACC
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Department of Medicine, Cardiology
5841 S. Maryland Avenue
MC2090
Chicago, IL  60637
Phone:  773.702.1766

Learn more about Dr. Mehta.
Joan Briller, MD

University of Illinois
Joan Briller, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine (Cardiology)
Director, Heart Disease in Women Program
Section of Cardiology (MC715)
Department of Medicine
840 South Wood Street
Chicago, IL  60612-7323
Phone:  312.996.6730

Learn more about Dr. Briller.

If you are a medical leader in women's heart health and are interested in joining the Illinois Region Sister to Sister Women's Heart Health Foundation Medical Advisory Committee, please contact Jacqueline Dominguez at jdominguez@sistertosister.org or 312.391.2445. 

Trainer Michael Gleason

Mike GleasonTrainer Michael Gleason will guide you to the finish line. His endurance sport experience includes:

  • Competitively competed in Triathlons, Marathons and Bike Racing for eight years (completed over 100 events)
  • Finished Four Ironman’s (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run) Events-IM Wisconsin 2004 & 2006, IM Florida 2007, Ironman France 2008 and will be competing in Ironman Louisville in August 2009
  • Finished 13 marathons (fastest time 3:16)
  • Finished over 60 triathlons (Half Ironmans, Olympic Distance, Sprint Distance)
  • Qualified at “Elite Level” for Chicago Triathlon 2007 & 2008
  • Extensive experience in track workouts and planning, open water swimming clinics, marathon training, triathlon programs and program development, bike mechanics

Complete race bio can be found here.

Sister to Sister in Dallas


A letter from Irene Pollin, Founder and Chairperson, Sister to Sister Foundation...

Dear Ladies,

I am so pleased that you have come to our website in search of information and support, and hope that you will find it a rich and useful resource on your journey to a heart-healthy lifestyle. 

Sister to Sister, established in 2000, has a great deal to be proud of and celebrate as the decade comes to a close. We were the first organization to address the public health crisis that heart disease is the # 1 killer of women, and we have provided more than 80,000 free heart health screenings and counseling interventions while educating more than 200,000 women at our heart health fairs nationwide.

Now, ten years later, we feel it is the right time to move in a direction that will allow us to reach greater numbers of women, more efficiently and effectively.  To that end, we will be shifting our immediate focus away from local heart health fairs to a signature online wellness program that we have been developing for much of the past year.  This program will greatly enhance the tools and community aspects of the website, so please check back here for updates.

In addition, we will focus on our exciting partnership with Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, relocating our national operations to Boston in early 2010.  The Abe and Irene Pollin Cardiovascular Program will focus on a Women's Heart Health Research Program, education and awareness, and advocacy to bring about policy change.

Heart Health Month is such an exciting time of year, as awareness that heart disease is the number one killer of women continues to grow.  Every woman has the chance to dramatically reduce her risk of heart disease, which is largely preventable by adopting healthy lifestyle changes. 

Here's to healthy hearts for women everywhere!

Irene Pollin, MSW, PhD (Hon)

Sister to Sister has been part of your community since 2005. We work year-round to bring heart health resources to the women of Dallas.

Sister to Sister's 5th annual free Women's Heart Health Fair in Dallas was held on April 25, 2009 at Automobile Building in Fair Park.  Over 2,900 women turned out to get heart smart with lifestyle presentations, cutting-edge information on medical issues, and complimentary heart-health screenings. 

See the highlights from Sister to Sister's April 25, 2009 Women's Heart Health Fair in Dallas.

 


Local Medical Partners and Sponsors

Baylor Heart and Vascular Hospital logoOncor logo

Local Media Partners

WFAA TV logoThe Dallas Morning NewsUnivision 23
Al Dia logoGenerations logoThe Weekly Dallas logo
KRNBHealthWiseRecuerdo 94.1
1270 AM La Voz del PuebloMix 102.9Dart logo

Sister to Sister in Detroit


A letter from Irene Pollin, Founder and Chairperson, Sister to Sister Foundation...

Dear Ladies,

I am so pleased that you have come to our website in search of information and support, and hope that you will find it a rich and useful resource on your journey to a heart-healthy lifestyle. 

Sister to Sister, established in 2000, has a great deal to be proud of and celebrate as the decade comes to a close. We were the first organization to address the public health crisis that heart disease is the # 1 killer of women, and we have provided more than 80,000 free heart health screenings and counseling interventions while educating more than 200,000 women at our heart health fairs nationwide.

Now, ten years later, we feel it is the right time to move in a direction that will allow us to reach greater numbers of women, more efficiently and effectively.  To that end, we will be shifting our immediate focus away from local heart health fairs to a signature online wellness program that we have been developing for much of the past year.  This program will greatly enhance the tools and community aspects of the website, so please check back here for updates.

In addition, we will focus on our exciting partnership with Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, relocating our national operations to Boston in early 2010.  The Abe and Irene Pollin Cardiovascular Program will focus on a Women's Heart Health Research Program, education and awareness, and advocacy to bring about policy change.

Heart Health Month is such an exciting time of year, as awareness that heart disease is the number one killer of women continues to grow.  Every woman has the chance to dramatically reduce her risk of heart disease, which is largely preventable by adopting healthy lifestyle changes. 

Here's to healthy hearts for women everywhere!

Irene Pollin, MSW, PhD (Hon)

Sister to Sister has been part of your community since 2006. We work year-round to bring heart health resources to the women of Detroit.

Another Successful Women’s Heart Health Fair

Sister to Sister's 4th annual free Women's Heart Health Fair in Detroit was held on April 24, 2009 at the GM Wintergarden.  Over 2,500 women turned out to get heart smart with lifestyle presentations, cutting-edge information on medical issues, and complimentary heart-health screenings.

Find out more about this past year's Sister to Sister's 2009 Women's Heart Health Fair in Detroit.

Local Medical Partners and Sponsors

GMDetroit Medical Center
Ilitch HoldingsPepsi
CompuwareMiner's Den
Quicken Loans

 

Local Media Partners

WJR

Detroit 2009 Community Council

Sister to Sister's Community Council is a made up of a group of select women from the corporate, government and non-profit worlds who come together to help plan the National Women's Healthy Heart Campaign.  These female executives are local leaders who pass on our heart-health message to the women they influence in their communities.  They are aware of how critical it is to promote awareness of heart disease among women, and understand the need to turn knowledge into action.

Our Community Council members assist the Campaign with program planning, outreach, promotion and sponsorship sales.  We truly appreciate their efforts in helping to save the lives of women in the Detroit area.

Debbie Dingell

Debbie Dingell is currently Vice-Chair of the General Motors Foundation and a senior executive at General Motors. She is an active civic and community leader in both Michigan and Washington, D.C. and is a recognized national advocate for women and children. Ms. Dingell has served as Honorary Chair since the inception of the Detroit Campaign in the fall of 2005.

Tonita Cheatham

Tonita Cheatham was appointed Director of Public Relations and Marketing at Harper University Hospital and Hutzel Women's Hospital in May 2005, which are affiliated with the Detroit Medical Center and Wayne State University.  Ms. Cheatham oversees all the public relations and marketing functions of the hospitals.  Tonita has been a Co-Chair of the Community Council since the fall of 2005.

Linda O'Brien is an accomplished entrepreneur and respected business leader as the Owner and CEO of Emerald Steel Processing. Linda has served as the Co-Chair of the Detroit Sister to Sister Campaign since its inception in 2005 and has shared her inspirational story as a heart attack survivor with thousands of women across Metro Detroit.

Cheri Alexander

Cheri Alexander is the Executive Director of Programming at University of Michigan Ross School of Business Executive Education Department. She was previously President of the General Motors University and Executive Director Global HR for the General Motors Corporation. Ms. Alexander has been a member of the Community Council since the inception of the Detroit Campaign in the fall of 2005.

Karen Cullen

Karen Cullen, Vice President of Corporate Communications, joined Ilitch Holdings in September 2005.  Ms. Cullen joined the Community Council for the 2007-2008 Campaign and became one of the Campaign Co-Chairs during the 2008-2009 Campaign.

Maggie Allessee is a philanthropist and has been a member of the Community Council since the inception of the Detroit Campaign in the fall of 2005.

Kristiana Appleby is Co-Founder, Executive Director and Trustee of the Suite Dreams Project, which is the charitable arm of General Sports and Entertainment.  She is involved in all development decisions for the Project and is an active voice in our community.  Ms. Appleby has been a member of the Community Council since 2005.

Linda Bottger has been a member of the Community Council since the inception of the Detroit Campaign in the fall of 2005.

Carolee Cameron has been a member of the Community Council since the inception of the Detroit Campaign in the fall of 2005.

Debbie Carter has been a member of the Community Council since 2007.

Mary Stephens Ferris has been a member of the Community Council since the inception of the Detroit Campaign in the fall of 2005.

Christina Lovio-George

Christina Lovio-George is Founder, President and CEO of lovio george, and is a leading communications professional whose more-than 30 years of experience and dedication to Detroit continues to influence the transformation of the city and change the conversation about Detroit.  Ms. Lovio-George has been a member of the Community Council since 2005.

Beth S. Gotthelf is a shareholder based in Butzel Long's Bloomfield Hills office, heading up the environmental, energy and land use practice. Ms. Gotthelf has been a member of the Community Council since the inception of the Detroit Campaign in the fall of 2005.

Jayne Hammond has been a member of the Community Council since the inception of the Detroit Campaign in the fall of 2005.

Ann Marie Hribar has been a member of the Community Council since 2007.

Eleanor M. Josaitis

Eleanor M. Josaitis co-founded Focus: HOPE with Father William T. Cunningham in the aftermath of the 1967 Detroit riots.  The civil and human rights organization works to eliminate racism, poverty and injustice primarily by accessing individuals to the financial mainstream. In 2002, Mrs. Josaitis was named one of the 100 Most Influential Women by Crain's Detroit Business. Ms. Josaitis has been a member of the Community Council since 2005.

Wendy Kemp joined the Detroit Sister to Sister Community Council for the 2008-2009 Campaign.

Florine Mark has been a member of the Community Council since the inception of the Detroit Campaign in the fall of 2005.

Kelli B. Matthew serves as Chief Human Resources Officer of Clark Hill PLC.  Ms. Matthew leads the recruitment of lateral members and associates, oversees the human resources function for the firm's support staff and the campus recruiting as well.  Ms. Matthew has been a member of the Community Council since 2005.

Patricia E. Mooradian

Patricia E. Mooradian is the President of The Henry Ford.  Since joining the institution in 2000, Mooradian has developed a ten-year strategic plan focusing on increased attendance, new visitor experiences and amenities, new educational products and benchmark hospitality.  Ms. Mooradian has been a member of the Community Council since 2005.

Terrina L. Murrey is Director of Human Resources at Compuware Corporation. Her responsibilities include employee relations, training and development and policy administration for their Strategic Services, Technology, Covisint and Commercial Enablement divisions.  Ms. Murrey has been a member of the Community Council since the 2006-2007 Campaign.

Joni C. Nelson

Joni Nelson is Vice President of Human Resources at Ilitch Holdings, Inc. She joined the Ilitch family of companies in 2004 with twenty-three years of Human Resources leadership experience. Nelson provides expertise and leadership by developing and improving workplace initiatives.  Ms. Nelson has served on the Community Council since 2007.

Tina Pelland has served on the Detroit Sister to Sister Community Council since 2007.

Dr. Michelle Schreiber

Dr. Michelle Schreiber is the Senior Vice President and Chief Quality and Safety Officer for the Detroit Medical Center, is responsible for quality, safety, infection control and regulatory readiness for the entire hospital system.  Dr. Schreiber has been an active member of the Detroit Sister to Sister Community Council since 2007.

Deborah Scola has served on the Detroit Sister to Sister Community Council since 2007.

Martha G. Scott

State Senator Martha G. Scott was elected by Special Election in 2001 to the Michigan Senate for the 2nd District.  The Senator presently is the sponsor of bills that would reform Michigan's insurance laws, and she's dedicated to bringing affordable automobile and home insurance to the citizens of Michigan. Senator Scott has served on the Detroit Sister to Sister Community Council since 2006.

Jackie Silhanek has been a member of the Community Council since the inception of the Detroit Campaign in the fall of 2005.

Alma Wheeler Smith

State Representative Alma Wheeler Smith, a former Michigan State Senator from 1994-2002, was elected to the House of Representatives in 2004 and is now in her third term.  She is now a member of the Appropriations Committee in the House, where she Chair on the Subcommittee of Corrections. Representative Wheeler Smith has served on the Community Council since 2006.

Cassie Sobelton has been a member of the Community Council since the inception of the Detroit Campaign in the fall of 2005.

Colby Zemmin has been a member of the Community Council since the inception of the Detroit Campaign in the fall of 2005.

Mary Zuckerman

Mary L. Zuckerman is the Executive Vice President and Chief of Business Operations for the Detroit Medical Center. Before joining the DMC in January 2004, she spent eight years with Wayne County. She's held various positions, including Deputy County Executive.  Ms. Zuckerman joined the Community Council during the 2008-2009 Campaign.

Learn more about the Detroit team that brings heart-healthy programs to their community.

Sister to Sister in Jacksonville, Florida


A letter from Irene Pollin, Founder and Chairperson, Sister to Sister Foundation...

Dear Ladies,

I am so pleased that you have come to our website in search of information and support, and hope that you will find it a rich and useful resource on your journey to a heart-healthy lifestyle. 

Sister to Sister, established in 2000, has a great deal to be proud of and celebrate as the decade comes to a close. We were the first organization to address the public health crisis that heart disease is the # 1 killer of women, and we have provided more than 80,000 free heart health screenings and counseling interventions while educating more than 200,000 women at our heart health fairs nationwide.

Now, ten years later, we feel it is the right time to move in a direction that will allow us to reach greater numbers of women, more efficiently and effectively.  To that end, we will be shifting our immediate focus away from local heart health fairs to a signature online wellness program that we have been developing for much of the past year.  This program will greatly enhance the tools and community aspects of the website, so please check back here for updates.

In addition, we will focus on our exciting partnership with Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, relocating our national operations to Boston in early 2010.  The Abe and Irene Pollin Cardiovascular Program will focus on a Women's Heart Health Research Program, education and awareness, and advocacy to bring about policy change.

Heart Health Month is such an exciting time of year, as awareness that heart disease is the number one killer of women continues to grow.  Every woman has the chance to dramatically reduce her risk of heart disease, which is largely preventable by adopting healthy lifestyle changes. 

Here's to healthy hearts for women everywhere!

Irene Pollin, MSW, PhD (Hon)

Sister to Sister has been part of your community since 2006. We work year-round to bring heart health resources to the women of Jacksonville.

Another Successful Women's Heart Health Fair!

Sister to Sister's 4th annual free Women's Heart Health Fair was held on January 31, 2009 at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center.  Over 4,000 women turned out to get heart smart with lifestyle presentations, cutting-edge information on medical issues, and complimentary heart-health screenings.

See the highlights from Sister to Sister's January 31, 2009 Women's Heart Health Fair in Jacksonville.

Local Leadership

Discover which community leaders in Jacksonville are passionate about contributing their time and efforts to Sister to Sister's mission.

Local Medical Partners and Sponsors

Baptist HealthAcosta
The PlayersBiomet

Local Media Partners

Florida Times UnionClear Channel OutdoorFirst Coast News
Skirt Magazine

 

Jacksonville 2009 Community Council

Sister to Sister's Community Council is a made up of a group of select women from the corporate, government and non-profit worlds who come together to help plan the National Women's Healthy Heart Campaign.  These female executives are local leaders who pass on our heart-health message to the women they influence in their communities.  They are aware of how critical it is to promote awareness of heart disease among women, and understand the need to turn knowledge into action.

Our Community Council members assist the Campaign with program planning, outreach, promotion and sponsorship sales.  We truly appreciate their efforts in helping to save the lives of women in the Jacksonville area.

Amy Jarvis

Dr. Amy Jarvis is the Jacksonville Community Council Chair for the 2009-10 Campaign year.  Dr. Jarvis is a cerebrovascular neurologist with Baptist Neurology at Baptist Health. She is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the American Heart Association//American Stroke Association, and the Neurologic Society of Georgia.  She completed her residency in neurology at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C., where she served as chief resident. She completed her fellowship in cerebrovascular neurology at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. 

Linda Hansen Allen

Linda Allen is Director of Women's Imaging for Baptist Health System in Jacksonville Florida.  Throughout her career she has been actively involved in women's community health outreach and educational initiatives.

Vickie Cavey

Vickie Cavey is the Director of Strategic Partnerships and Acquisitions for JEA and was the recipient of the Community Way, Heart of Gold award from Volunteer Jacksonville in 2007.

 

Kenyonn Demps

Kenyonn Demps is a native of Jacksonville Florida, holds a Masters Degree in Health Service Administration and has spent 20 years in the senior citizen community. She currently is the Director of Meals on Wheels where she oversees the delivery of 1100 meals a day to homebound seniors.

Jennifer Halbach

Jennifer Rodriguez Halbach is the Marketing Director at Park Ridge Nursing Center.  Jennifer's professional experiences provide a wealth of knowledge and diversity in the areas of marketing, management, sales, finance, technology and training.  In addition to Sister to Sister, Jennifer is also actively involved in various community and charitable organizations throughout North Florida such as the Red Cross, United Way and the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce.

Cindy Hamilton

Cynthia Hamilton serves as the Director of Public Relations at Baptist Health for more than 20 years. Cindy has focused on developing, managing and implementing activities designed to expand community awareness.  Her experience includes planning, management and implementation of targeted public relations campaigns, as well as media strategy, event planning and advertising.

Kemberli Johann

Kemberli Johann is a Planning and Design Manager with AT&T.  She became involved with Sister to Sister three years ago through her work with the Women of AT&T (WOA) Florida Chapter, an employee resource group. 

Ame Keefe

Ame Keefe is a Certified Medical Assistant and has been a member of the Sister to Sister Jacksonville Community Council since the inaugural event in 2006.

Mary Kay O'Rourke

Mary Kay O'Rourke is the President/CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville, Inc. (HabiJax).  She was promoted from her original position of Director of Client Services (1997) to Chief Operating Officer/ Interim President in 2005 and then promoted to President in 2006. Ms. O'Rourke is very active in Jacksonville community organizations, and has been a wonderful asset to Sister to Sister.

Lori Pugh

Lori Pugh is an event producer with PRI Productions and has been a part of the STS campaign since its inception in 2005. Lori was one of original event coordinators for the Jacksonville location.

Pamela RamaPamela R. Rama, MD, FACC practices as a Cardiologist at Jacksonville Heart Center in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.  Dr. Rama was the Co-Chair of the Sister to Sister Healthy Heart Campaign in Jacksonville for 2008-2009.

Carol Royer is Manager of Advertising and Marketing Programs for Safariland, a BAE Systems Inc Company.  Carol has been on the Jacksonville Sister to Sister Community Council since its inception in 2006. 

Lynn ShermanLynn Sherman serves as the Director of Community Health for Baptist Health, and she is responsible for coordinating volunteers for the Sister to Sister Women's Heart Health Fairs.  She has been involved with STS for the past four years.
Angela Spears

Angela Spears is a Reporter for First Coast News NBC 12/ABC 25 in Jacksonville, Florida.  She has been working with the Sister to Sister Community Council and the Heart Health Fair in Jacksonville since 2006.

Allison Teger

Allison Teger is a licensed therapist in Jacksonville Florida and is the spokesperson for WomenHeart. She has been a member of Sister to Sister since 2006.

Jacksonville Team

Sister to Sister has dedicated professionals in Jacksonville that work year-round to raise awareness about heart disease in women.

Charles Callaghan

Charles W. Callaghan, Campaign Manager
Charles was instrumental in launching Sister to Sister in Northeast Florida through the inaugural Jacksonville Women's Heart Health Fair in 2006. Charles leverages his long history as an advertising and public relations professional to generate positive, productive local awareness of heart health issues for women. As a result, the last four health fairs in Jacksonville have produced record screening results and increased understanding of heart health in private and community sectors.

Jessi Odell

Jessi Odell, Campaign Coordinator
Jessi Odell worked as a public relations intern for the 2008 Jacksonville Sister to Sister Campaign and is now the full-time coordinator. Jessi works closely with local media and sponsor organizations to secure event coverage, financial support and public awareness. She brings career experience in event production and an education based in public relations and advertising, and generates creative and long-lasting impressions of the Sister to Sister Campaign, and the health issues it represents.

Tina Starling

Tina Starling, Campaign Assistant Coordinator
Tina Starling is newest member to the Sister to Sister Campaign.  As the Campaign Manager for Jacksonville, Tina is responsible for sponsorship solicitation and execution, fund raising initiatives, community outreach, public relations, recruitment of and collaboration with the local Community Council and strategic partnership development.

Sister to Sister in Los Angeles


A letter from Irene Pollin, Founder and Chairperson, Sister to Sister Foundation...

Dear Ladies,

I am so pleased that you have come to our website in search of information and support, and hope that you will find it a rich and useful resource on your journey to a heart-healthy lifestyle. 

Sister to Sister, established in 2000, has a great deal to be proud of and celebrate as the decade comes to a close. We were the first organization to address the public health crisis that heart disease is the # 1 killer of women, and we have provided more than 80,000 free heart health screenings and counseling interventions while educating more than 200,000 women at our heart health fairs nationwide.

Now, ten years later, we feel it is the right time to move in a direction that will allow us to reach greater numbers of women, more efficiently and effectively.  To that end, we will be shifting our immediate focus away from local heart health fairs to a signature online wellness program that we have been developing for much of the past year.  This program will greatly enhance the tools and community aspects of the website, so please check back here for updates.

In addition, we will focus on our exciting partnership with Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, relocating our national operations to Boston in early 2010.  The Abe and Irene Pollin Cardiovascular Program will focus on a Women's Heart Health Research Program, education and awareness, and advocacy to bring about policy change.

Heart Health Month is such an exciting time of year, as awareness that heart disease is the number one killer of women continues to grow.  Every woman has the chance to dramatically reduce her risk of heart disease, which is largely preventable by adopting healthy lifestyle changes. 

Here's to healthy hearts for women everywhere!

Irene Pollin, MSW, PhD (Hon)

Sister to Sister has been part of your community since 2005. We work year-round to bring heart health resources to the women of Los Angeles.

Another Successful Women’s Heart Health Fair!

We had another wonderful women's heart health fair on May 7 at Century Park.  Over 1,900 women turned out to get heart smart. We featured lifesaving medical information; cooking, fitness, and other lifestyle demonstrations; entertainment and door prizes; as well as the opportunity to get screened for heart disease and meet with a medical counselor.

Find out more about Sister to Sister's 2009 Women's Heart Health Fair in Los Angeles.

 

Local Medical Partners and Sponsors

Cedars SinaiCentury CityLos Angeles Lakers
Century ParkCraft Restaurant Los AngelesGCC logo
DL Graphics

Los Angeles 2009 Community Council

Sister to Sister's Community Council is a made up of a group of select women from the corporate, government and non-profit worlds who come together to help plan the National Women's Healthy Heart Campaign.  These female executives are local leaders who pass on our heart-health message to the women they influence in their communities.  They are aware of how critical it is to promote awareness of heart disease among women, and understand the need to turn knowledge into action.

Our Community Council members assist the Campaign with program planning, outreach, promotion and sponsorship sales.  We truly appreciate their efforts in helping to save the lives of women in the Los Angeles area.

C. Noel Bairey Merz, MDC. Noel Bairey Merz, MD, holds the Women's Guild Endowed Chair in Women's Health, and is Director of the Women's Heart Center as well as the Preventive and Rehabilitative Cardiac Center at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. She also is Professor of Medicine at Cedars-Sinai.
Dr. Bairey Merz's research interests include women and heart disease, and the roles of mental stress, exercise, stress management, and nutrition in heart disease. Currently, she is chair of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)-sponsored WISE (Women's Ischemic Syndrome Evaluation) initiative, which is investigating potential methods for more effective diagnosis and evaluation of coronary artery disease in women.  She has been the Co-Chair of the LA Sister to Sister Community Council since 2005.
Jeannie BussJeanie Buss is currently entering her 10th season as the Laker's Executive Vice President of Business Operations and is responsible for overseeing all of the Laker's business operations including relationships with the team's multiple broadcast partners.  Working closely with the Lakers General Manager, Vice President of Player Personnel and Assistant General Manager, Jeanie is also involved with the team's marketing, sponsorships and other business dealings.  Actively involved in the community, Jeanie serves as the President of the Lakers Youth Foundation which raises money for Southern California youth charities.  She has been a Community Council Co-Chair and generous supporter of Sister to Sister since 2007.
Cynthia Giordano Taylor

Cynthia Giordano Taylor is the Senior Director of Marketing and Communications with CB Richard Ellis for 2000 Avenue of the Stars at Century Park - the venue destination for the 2008 and 2009 Sister to Sister Heart Health Fairs in Century City, California.  A member of the Sister to Sister Community Council, Cynthia was the Co-Chairperson of the Women's Heart Health Fair for 2008 and 2009.

Ellen Eidem

Ellen Eidem, M.S. is the Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Office of Women's Health (OWH), which seeks to improve the health status of women in L.A. County, especially low income and underserved women.  The Office of Women's Health has been an active Sister to Sister participant since 2004 and Ellen has been a speaker at the LA Executive Breakfasts for three of those years.

Katie Grieco

Katie Grieco is Vice President of Operations and New Project Development for the Craft Worldwide Holdings with responsibility for developing and overseeing all Craft, Craftsteak and Craftbar restaurants.  She supports Sister to Sister LA through hosting the Executive Women's Breakfast at Craft and championing the cause within the restaurant industry.

Abbe Land

West Hollywood Mayor Abbe Land is also the Co-Chief Executive Officer of The Saban Free Clinic (the Los Angeles Free Clinic).  She has been supportive of Sister to Sister's efforts, including developing partnerships between the organization and the City of West Hollywood for health education and screening events, and speaking at the Sister to Sister Executive Women's Breakfast.

Abigail Lewis

Abigail Lewis is editor and publisher of Whole Life Times, a bimonthly Los Angeles magazine that has been publishing leading edge information about natural health, the environment, non-denominational spirituality, and progressive issues for thirty years. She has served on Sister-to-Sister's L.A. community council for two years, and was grateful for the opportunity to help hundreds of women get free health screenings at last year's health fair.

Renee Watkinson

Renee Watkinson is the Vice President of Property Management and Director with CB Richard Ellis for Century Park.  Through her community and philanthropic work, Renee has helped raise more than $200,000 for those in need.  Renee served on the Sister to Sister Community Council for the 2008 and 2009 Women's Heart Health Fairs held at Century Park.

Logan Williams

Logan Williams, Department Manager, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has dedicated his life to providing shoulders for others to stand upon in times of need.  He has reached out to diverse organizations across the county and has been a catalyst for improving the health of communities for over forty-one years.  Cedars-Sinai Medical Center was the Los Angeles Medical sponsor for the Sister to Sister Heart Health Fair, and Mr. Williams coordinated their participation.

Sister to Sister in Washington, D.C.


A letter from Irene Pollin, Founder and Chairperson, Sister to Sister Foundation... 

Dear Ladies,

I am so pleased that you have come to our website in search of information and support, and hope that you will find it a rich and useful resource on your journey to a heart-healthy lifestyle. 

Sister to Sister, established in 2000, has a great deal to be proud of and celebrate as the decade comes to a close. We were the first organization to address the public health crisis that heart disease is the # 1 killer of women, and we have provided more than 80,000 free heart health screenings and counseling interventions while educating more than 200,000 women at our heart health fairs nationwide.

Now, ten years later, we feel it is the right time to move in a direction that will allow us to reach greater numbers of women, more efficiently and effectively.  To that end, we will be shifting our immediate focus away from local heart health fairs to a signature online wellness program that we have been developing for much of the past year.  This program will greatly enhance the tools and community aspects of the website, so please check back here for updates.

In addition, we will focus on our exciting partnership with Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, relocating our national operations to Boston in early 2010.  The Abe and Irene Pollin Cardiovascular Program will focus on a Women's Heart Health Research Program, education and awareness, and advocacy to bring about policy change.

Heart Health Month is such an exciting time of year, as awareness that heart disease is the number one killer of women continues to grow.  Every woman has the chance to dramatically reduce her risk of heart disease, which is largely preventable by adopting healthy lifestyle changes. 

Here's to healthy hearts for women everywhere!

Irene Pollin, MSW, PhD (Hon)

Sister to Sister has been part of your community since 2001. We work year-round to bring heart health resources to the women of Washington, D.C..

Sister to Sister's 9th annual free Women's Heart Health Fair was held on February 6, 2009 at the Verizon Center.  Over 4,750 women turned out to get heart smart with lifestyle presentations, cutting-edge information on medical issues, and complimentary heart-health screenings.

Find out more about Sister to Sister's 2008-09 Women's Heart Health Fair in Washington, D.C.

Local Leadership

To find out how to get more involved with Sister to Sister in Washington, D.C., please contact Lisa Townsend at (301) 718-8033.

Discover which community leaders are passionate about contributing their time and efforts to Sister to Sister's mission.

This FREE health event is made possible by support from our partners and sponsors:

Local Medical Partners and Sponsors

Washington Adventist HospitalShady Grove Adventist HospitalCareFirst
Washington Sports and EntertainmentPEPCOMiller and Long
Metro Opens DoorsClark Construction

Local Media Partners

ABC7New Channel 8
WHURDC Examiner

 

 

Washington D.C. Team

Sister to Sister has dedicated professionals in Washington D.C. that work year-round to raise awareness about heart disease in women.

Details coming shortly!

Annual Women’s Heart Health Fairs

Put simply, Sister to Sister’s annual Women’s Heart Health Fairs save lives. Held each year during the month of February (Heart Health Month), our FREE, fun, one-day fairs offer:

Based on statistics from previous years, four out of 10 women attending our fairs will discover that they have two or more heart disease risk factors. With statistics like that, can you afford not to attend? Even better, bring a few friends!

Women take the time to protect themselves from heart disease by getting screened. It's the best 15 minutes you'll ever spend.

Locate a health fair near you:

Nothing nearby? Find out how to bring Sister to Sister to you.

Pre-Registration Cities

You have reached the online registration area for the Sister to Sister Women's Heart Health Fairs.

In order to register for a free Heart Health Fair near you, select from one of the cities below:

(There are currently no Heart Health Fairs scheduled.)

Women's Heart Health Fair in Atlanta

For the fifth year in a row, Atlanta women have shown their commitment to heart health by attending our annual Women's Heart Health Fair.  Over 1,925 women attended the 2009 fair, held at Americas-Mart-Atlanta on February 7.

What keeps crowds coming to our annual fair?

  • Life-saving information – dozens of women’s health exhibitors offering FREE educational materials that help you get smart about your heart.
  • Expert demonstrations – of heart-healthy cooking, fitness, nutrition, and other strategies. Fun to watch and inspiring to try for yourself at home!
  • FREE heart disease screening – takes just 15 minutes and looks at cholesterol and triglycerides, blood glucose, blood pressure, Body Mass Index (BMI), waist circumference, and family health history.
  • One-on-one counseling session – to go over your screening results and formulate a personalized heart health plan.
  • Access to local medical experts – who want to hear your questions and concerns about heart disease.
  • Fun and prizes – massages, spa treatments, chocolate, raffles, and other giveaways.

Interested in attending next year's fair? Contact Lisa Townsends at (888) 718-8033 or email.

Interested in a booth at next year's fair? Contact us for details.

Interested in being a presenter at next year's fair? Contact us to discuss.

This FREE health event is made possible by support from our partners and sponsors:

Local Medical Partners and Sponsors

Northside HospitalKellogg's
PublixOffice of Women's Health logo

Local Media Partners

Atlanta 34

Interested in becoming a partner or sponsor? Contact us to explore the possibilities.

We’re always looking to expand our presence. Contact us if you would like to have Sister to Sister host a FREE Women’s Heart Health Event in your city.

Women's Heart Health Fair in Baltimore

For the fifth year in a row, Baltimore women have shown their commitment to heart health by attending our annual Women's Heart Health Fair. Over 3,225 women attended the 2009 fair, held at the Baltimore Convention Center on February 24.

What keeps crowds coming to our annual fair?

  • Life-saving information – dozens of women’s health exhibitors offering FREE educational materials that help you get smart about your heart.
  • Expert demonstrations – of heart-healthy cooking, fitness, nutrition, and other strategies. Fun to watch and inspiring to try for yourself at home!
  • FREE heart disease screening – takes just 15 minutes and looks at cholesterol and triglycerides, blood glucose, blood pressure, Body Mass Index (BMI), waist circumference, and family health history.
  • One-on-one counseling session – to go over your screening results and formulate a personalized heart health plan.
  • Access to local medical experts – who want to hear your questions and concerns about heart disease.
  • Fun and prizes – massages, spa treatments, chocolate, raffles, and other giveaways.

Have any questions? Please contact us for details.

This FREE health event is made possible by support from our partners and sponsors:

Local Medical Partners and Sponsors

CareFirstUniversity of Maryland Medical CenterMercy Medical Center

University of Maryland School of Nursing
Johns Hopkins MedicineGiant
City of BaltimoreThe Baltimore Convention CenterSt. Agnes Hospital
The Oceanaire Seafood RoomHarborplace & The Gallery

Local Media Partners

The Baltimore Sun Media GroupAFRO

Interested in becoming a partner or a sponsor? Contact us to explore the possibilities.

We’re always looking to expand our presence. Contact us if you would like to have Sister to Sister host a FREE Women’s Heart Health Event in your city.

Women's Heart Health Fair in Boston

We had another successful Women's Heart Health Fair in Boston on May 9 at the Prudential Center!

What keeps crowds coming to our annual Women's Heart Health Fairs?

  • Life-saving information – dozens of women’s health exhibitors offering FREE educational materials that help you get smart about your heart.
  • Expert demonstrations – of heart-healthy cooking, fitness, nutrition, and other strategies. Fun to watch and inspiring to try for yourself at home!
  • FREE heart disease screening – takes just 15 minutes and looks at cholesterol and triglycerides, blood glucose, blood pressure, Body Mass Index (BMI), waist circumference, and family health history.
  • One-on-one counseling session – to go over your screening results and formulate a personalized heart health plan.
  • Access to local medical experts – who want to hear your questions and concerns about heart disease.
  • Fun and prizes – massages, spa treatments, chocolate, raffles, and other giveaways.

Have any questions? Contact us to discuss.

This FREE health event is made possible by support from our partners and sponsors:

Local Medical Partners and Sponsors

Brigham and Women's Hospital logo

Local Media Partners

Mix 98.5Oldies 103.3


 

 

Women's Heart Health Fair in Chicago

We had another successful Women's Heart Health Fair in Chicago on May 14 at the Merchandise Mart! 

What keeps crowds coming to our annual Women's Heart Health Fairs?

  • Life-saving information – dozens of women’s health exhibitors offering FREE educational materials that help you get smart about your heart.
  • Expert demonstrations – of heart-healthy cooking, fitness, nutrition, and other strategies. Fun to watch and inspiring to try for yourself at home!
  • FREE heart disease screening – takes just 15 minutes and looks at cholesterol and triglycerides, blood glucose, blood pressure, Body Mass Index (BMI), waist circumference, and family health history.
  • One-on-one counseling session – to go over your screening results and formulate a personalized heart health plan.
  • Access to local medical experts – who want to hear your questions and concerns about heart disease.
  • Fun and prizes – massages, spa treatments, chocolate, raffles, and other giveaways.

Have any questions? Contact us to discuss.

This FREE health event is made possible by support from our partners and sponsors:

Local Sponsors

Merchandise MartChopping BlockCity of Chicago

Local Medical Partners

Midwest Heart SpecialistsNorthwestern UniversityUniversity of Chicago
University of Illinois Medical CenterUniversity of Chicago

Local Media Partners

WLIT

 

Women's Heart Health Fair in Dallas

For the 5th year in a row, Dallas women have shown their committment to heart health by attending our Annual Women's Heart Health Fair.  We had a fabulous turn out of 2,900 attendees at the Automobile Building in Fair Park.

We had four stages filled with events and demonstrations:  Healthy Lifestyles Stage, the Fitness Stage, the Stress Stage and the Univision Stage.

What keeps crowds coming to our annual Women's Heart Health Fairs?

  • Life-saving information – dozens of women’s health exhibitors offering FREE educational materials that help you get smart about your heart.
  • Expert demonstrations – of heart-healthy cooking, fitness, nutrition, and other strategies. Fun to watch and inspiring to try for yourself at home!
  • FREE heart disease screening – takes just 15 minutes and looks at cholesterol and triglycerides, blood glucose, blood pressure, Body Mass Index (BMI), waist circumference, and family health history.
  • One-on-one counseling session – to go over your screening results and formulate a personalized heart health plan.
  • Access to local medical experts – who want to hear your questions and concerns about heart disease.
  • Fun and prizes – massages, spa treatments, chocolate, raffles, and other giveaways.

Have any questions? Contact us to discuss.

This FREE health event is made possible by support from our partners and sponsors:

Local Medical Partners and Sponsors

Baylor Heart and Vascular Hospital logoOncor logo

Local Media Partners

WFAA TV logoThe Dallas Morning NewsUnivision 23
Al Dia logoGenerations logoThe Weekly Dallas logo
KRNBHealthWiseRecuerdo 94.1
1270 AM La Voz del PuebloMix 102.9Dart logo

 

Women's Heart Health Fair in Detroit

Every woman has the power to have a healthy heart. At Sister to Sister’s free annual Women’s Heart Health Fair you’ll learn how to use it.

We had another successful Women's Heart Health Fair in Detroit on Friday, April 24 at the GM Wintergarden.

What keeps crowds coming to our annual Women's Heart Health Fairs?

  • Life-saving information – dozens of women’s health exhibitors offering FREE educational materials that help you get smart about your heart.
  • Expert demonstrations – of heart-healthy cooking, fitness, nutrition, and other strategies. Fun to watch and inspiring to try for yourself at home!
  • FREE heart disease screening – takes just 15 minutes and looks at cholesterol and triglycerides, blood glucose, blood pressure, Body Mass Index (BMI), waist circumference, and family health history.
  • One-on-one counseling session – to go over your screening results and formulate a personalized heart health plan.
  • Access to local medical experts – who want to hear your questions and concerns about heart disease.
  • Fun and prizes – massages, spa treatments, chocolate, raffles, and other giveaways.

Have any questions? Contact us to discuss.

This FREE health event is made possible by support from our partners and sponsors:

Local Medical Partners and Sponsors

GMDetroit Medical Center
Ilitch HoldingsPepsi
CompuwareQuicken Loans
Miner's Den

Media Partners

WJR

 

Women's Heart Health Fair in Jacksonville

For the fourth year in a row, Jacksonville women have shown their commitment to heart health by attending our annual Women's Heart Health Fair. Over 4,400 women attended the 2009 fair, held at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center on January 31.

What keeps crowds coming to our annual fair?

  • Life-saving information – dozens of women’s health exhibitors offering FREE educational materials that help you get smart about your heart.
  • Expert demonstrations – of heart-healthy cooking, fitness, nutrition, and other strategies. Fun to watch and inspiring to try for yourself at home!
  • FREE heart disease screening – takes just 15 minutes and looks at cholesterol and triglycerides, blood glucose, blood pressure, Body Mass Index (BMI), waist circumference, and family health history.
  • One-on-one counseling session – to go over your screening results and formulate a personalized heart health plan.
  • Access to local medical experts – who want to hear your questions and concerns about heart disease.
  • Fun and prizes – massages, spa treatments, chocolate, raffles, and other giveaways.

Have any questions? Contact us to discuss.

Local Medical Partners and Sponsors

Baptist HealthAcosta
The PlayersBiomet

Local Media Partners

Florida Times UnionClear Channel OutdoorFirst Coast News
Skirt Magazinemovin 100.7

 

Women's Heart Health Fair in Los Angeles

We had another successful Women's Heart Health Fair in LA on May 7 at Century Park! Please check back here for pictures from this free and fun event!

What keeps crowds coming to our annual Women's Heart Health Fairs?

  • Life-saving information – dozens of women’s health exhibitors offering FREE educational materials that help you get smart about your heart.
  • Expert demonstrations – of heart-healthy cooking, fitness, nutrition, and other strategies. Fun to watch and inspiring to try for yourself at home!
  • FREE heart disease screening – takes just 15 minutes and looks at cholesterol and triglycerides, blood glucose, blood pressure, Body Mass Index (BMI), waist circumference, and family health history.
  • One-on-one counseling session – to go over your screening results and formulate a personalized heart health plan.
  • Access to local medical experts – who want to hear your questions and concerns about heart disease.
  • Fun and prizes – massages, spa treatments, chocolate, raffles, and other giveaways.

Have any questions? Contact us to discuss.

This FREE health event is made possible by support from our partners and sponsors:

Local Medical Partners and Sponsors

Cedars SinaiCentury CityLos Angeles Lakers
Century ParkCraft Restaurant Los Angeles

 

Women's Heart Health Fair in St. Louis

For the fifth year in a row, St. Louis women have shown their commitment to heart health by attending our annual Women's Heart Health Fair. Over 4,100 women attended the 2009 fair, held at the West County Center Mall on February 6 and 7, 2009.

Our First Fair in Washington, MO:

Sister to Sister's first annual free Women's Heart Health Fair was held on February 28, 2009 at St. John's Mercy Hospital in Washington, MO.  Check back for photos from this year's event in the coming weeks!

For Washington, MO Health Fair info contact Jennifer Eise at: jennifer.eise@mercy.net or call 636-239-8881.

What keeps crowds coming to our annual fair?

  • Life-saving information – dozens of women’s health exhibitors offering FREE educational materials that help you get smart about your heart.
  • Expert demonstrations – of heart-healthy cooking, fitness, nutrition, and other strategies. Fun to watch and inspiring to try for yourself at home!
  • FREE heart disease screening – takes just 15 minutes and looks at cholesterol and triglycerides, blood glucose, blood pressure, Body Mass Index (BMI), waist circumference, and family health history.
  • One-on-one counseling session – to go over your screening results and formulate a personalized heart health plan.
  • Access to local medical experts – who want to hear your questions and concerns about heart disease.
  • Fun and prizes – massages, spa treatments, chocolate, raffles, and other giveaways.

Interested in attending next year's fair? Contact local campaign manager Mark Gorski at (314) 599-3040 or mark.gorski@sbcglobal.net.

Interested in a booth at next year's fair? Contact us for details.

Interested in being a presenter at next year's fair? Contact us to discuss.

This FREE health event is made possible by support from our partners and sponsors:

Local Medical Partners and Sponsors

St. John's Mercy Heart and Vascular HospitalMercy Health Plan
NordstromWest County Center

Local Media Partners

St. Louis Woman

Interested in becoming a partner or sponsor? Contact us to explore the possibilities.

We’re always looking to expand our presence. Contact us if you would like to have Sister to Sister host a FREE Women’s Heart Health Event in your city.

Women's Heart Health Fair in Tampa

For the second year in a row, Tampa women have shown their commitment to heart health by attending our Women's Heart Health Fair. Over 2,100 women attended the 2009 fair, held at the Tampa Convention Center on March 20.


What keeps crowds coming to our annual Women's Heart Health Fairs?

  • Life-saving information – dozens of women’s health exhibitors offering FREE educational materials that help you get smart about your heart.
  • Expert demonstrations – of heart-healthy cooking, fitness, nutrition, and other strategies. Fun to watch and inspiring to try for yourself at home!
  • FREE heart disease screening – takes just 15 minutes and looks at cholesterol and triglycerides, blood glucose, blood pressure, Body Mass Index (BMI), waist circumference, and family health history.
  • One-on-one counseling session – to go over your screening results and formulate a personalized heart health plan.
  • Access to local medical experts – who want to hear your questions and concerns about heart disease.
  • Fun and prizes – massages, spa treatments, chocolate, raffles, and other giveaways.

Interested in attending next year's fair? Contact Lisa Townsend at (888) 718-8033 or email.

Interested in a booth at next year's fair? Contact us for details.

Interested in being a presenter at next year's fair? Contact us to discuss.

This FREE health event is made possible by support from our partners and sponsors:

Local Medical Partners and Sponsors

Tampa General HospitalKellogg's
PublixFleming's Steak House

Local Media Partners

Magic 94.9 FMWDUV 105.5 FM
Tampa Bay Metro MagazineFox 13 Tampa Bay
Skirt! MagazineTampa Bay Parenting Magazine

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact us to explore the possibilities.

We’re always looking to expand our presence. Contact us if you would like to have Sister to Sister host a FREE Women’s Heart Health Event in your city.

Women's Heart Health Fair in Washington, D.C.

For the ninth year in a row, Washington, D.C., women have shown their commitment to heart health by attending our annual Women's Heart Health Fair. Over 4,775 women attended the 2009 fair, held at the Verizon Center on February 6.

What keeps crowds coming to our annual fair?

  • Life-saving information – dozens of women’s health exhibitors offering FREE educational materials that help you get smart about your heart.
  • Expert demonstrations – of heart-healthy cooking, fitness, nutrition, and other strategies. Fun to watch and inspiring to try for yourself at home!
  • FREE heart disease screening – takes just 15 minutes and looks at cholesterol and triglycerides, blood glucose, blood pressure, Body Mass Index (BMI), waist circumference, and family health history.
  • One-on-one counseling session – to go over your screening results and formulate a personalized heart health plan.
  • Access to local medical experts – who want to hear your questions and concerns about heart disease.
  • Fun and prizes – massages, spa treatments, chocolate, raffles, and other giveaways.

Have any questions? Contact us to discuss.

This FREE health event is made possible by support from our partners and sponsors:

Local Medical Partners and Sponsors

Washington Adventist HospitalShady Grove Adventist HospitalCareFirst
Washington Sports and EntertainmentPEPCOMiller and Long
Metro Opens DoorsClark Construction

Local Media Partners

ABC7New Channel 8
WHURDC Examiner

 

Washington, D.C. Heart Health Fair

~ RAFFLE PRIZES WILL BE GIVEN AWAY AFTER EACH PRESENTATION ~

8:00 am – Doors Open – Registration Begins
All Exhibits, Demonstration Areas, free makeovers, free massages, and FREE Heart Screenings open and running continuously throughout the Fair.

8:15 am – “Shopping Healthy on a Budget”
Presented by Carlos Arias, Leader
Weight Watchers
Ventricle Stage

8:30 am – “What’s Going to Work For Me: Weight Management and Exercise”
Presented by Yummy Tyler, Fitness Coordinator
Washington Seniors Wellness Center
Aorta Stage

8:30 am – BODYFLOW Fitness Demonstration
Presented by Gold's Gym GGX Team
Atrium Pavilion

8:45 am – Fennel, Blood Orange and Arugula Salad Cooking Demonstration
Presented by Carla Hall, Chef, Alchemy Caterers & Top Chef Season Five Contestant
Ventricle Stage

9:00 am – “Steps To a Healthier You: Focusing on Nutrition and Diabetes”
Presented by Natalie Webb, Associate Professor
Prince George’s Community College
Aorta Stage

9:15 am – BODYJAM Fitness Demonstration
Presented by Gold's Gym GGX Team
Atrium Pavilion

9:15 am – “Incorporating Superfoods Into Your Diet”
Presented by Jami Bailey, Leader
Weight Watchers
Ventricle Stage

9:30 am – “The Heart of Relaxation”
Presented by Phronie Jackson, Owner
Relaxation OnSite
Aorta Stage

10:00 am – Beet, Leek, Avocado, and Chevre Salad with Shallot/Tarragon Vinaigrette Cooking Demonstration
Presented by Susan Holt, Chef
CulinAerie
Ventricle Stage

10:00 am – BODYATTACK Fitness Demonstration
Presented by Gold's Gym GGX Team
Atrium Pavilion

10:15 am – “Quitting Smoking: What African American Women Should Know”
Presented by Dr. Carla Williams, Professor of Medicine
Howard University
Aorta Stage

10:45 AM – “The Everyday Risk of Sudden Cardiac Arrest”
Presented by Dr. Sean C. Beinart, Cardiologist
Shady Grove Adventist & Washington Adventist Hospitals
Aorta Stage

10:45 am – Lentil Salad with Green Tea Smoked Trout
Cooking Demonstration
Presented by Janis McLean, Chef
15ria
Ventricle Stage

11:00 am – BODYFLOW Fitness Demonstration
Presented by Gold's Gym GGX Team
Atrium Pavilion

11:15 pm – “Protect Yourself: Stress and the Heart”
Presented by Breyuna Williams
Miss Black District of Columbia U.S.A. 2009
Aorta Stage

11:30 am – MID-DAY CEREMONY
Aorta Stage

12:15 pm – “Shopping Healthy on a Budget”
Presented by Carlos Arias, Leader
Weight Watchers 
Ventricle Stage

12:30 pm – “Stress and Your Heart: How Breathing Right Can Help Calm Both”
Presented by Cathy Runnels, Speech-Language Pathologist
(Accent On Speech, LLC) and Dr. Esther Sternberg, NIH
Aorta Stage

12:45 pm – BODYCOMBAT Fitness Demonstration
Presented by Gold's Gym GGX Team
Atrium Pavilion

1:00 pm – “Empowering Women: Supporting Ourselves and Our Sisters”
Presented by Angela Taylor, General Manager
Washington Mystics
Aorta Stage

1:00 pm – “Heart Healthy Nutrition”
Presented by Katharine Tallmadge, Author, Counselor and Speaker, Founder of “Personalized Nutrition” and National Spokesperson for American Dietetic Association
Ventricle Stage

1:15 pm – “Boosting the Metabolism”
Presented by Yusef Battle, Clinical Exercise Physiologist
The Fit Solutions
Ventricle Stage

Line for Screening areas closed - all participants in line will be screened.

1:30 pm – “A Working Woman's Healthy Meal Plan”
Presented by LaVonda Lyons, Leader
Weight Watchers
Aorta Stage

2:00 pm – Exhibits/Demonstrations Conclude
Thanks for Attending… See you in 2010!

Group Screenings and More

Sister to Sister was created by women, for women, because too many of us fall victim to a disease that’s easily preventable. Our programs are designed to mobilize women one by one, and also in groups large and small.

Want to rally a group of women – at work, in your place of worship or neighborhood, or among your personal circle of friends – to take heart health action? Sister to Sister can assist groups with:

Contact us to explore the possibilities!