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Launch of Smart for the Heart Online Cardiovascular Wellness Tool


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Dr. Celia Maxwell Meets with Scientists from the Istituto Superiore Di Sanita


Dr. Celia Maxwell, Assistant Vice President, Health Sciences  from the Women's Health Institute at Howard University, and longstanding Sister to Sister Board Member, met with scientists from the “Istituto Superiore Di Sanita” in Rome, Italy on July 21, 2011.

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Sister to Sister Hosts First Annual Global Workplace Wellness Program at the World Bank


The Sister to Sister Foundation is holding its first annual Global Workplace Wellness Program throughout the week of September 12, 2011 at the World Bank Group cafeterias to promote the benefits of a natural and healthy diet.  <

New Poll Reveals Our Health Worries are Misguided: Heart Disease NOT Cancer Should be Our Primary Concern


 

Midlifers are focusing on the disease that gets the most attention rather than the one that is most likely to strike
By Karen Springen
July 18, 2011 

Heart disease is the biggest killer in the United States. Yet a new AP-LifeGoesStrong.com poll found that the disease that most concerns 47- to 65-year-olds is cancer.  

"Delicious Memories of Karen's Kitchen" Cookbook Honors the Memory of a Special Friend


When Karen Marie Circharo passed away from a heart attack on June 27, 2007, her family and friends were in utter shock.  One week earlier, she called her best friend of 23 years, Robin Sylvis, to tell her that she was having discomfort in her chest, similar to heartburn, and that her arm felt funny. 

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Blood Pressure Express


Sister to Sister, in partnership with Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, launched the Blood Pressure Express, a mobile community health initiative designed to bring heart health awareness to Newark, NJ residents.

Sister to Sister Partners with CVS Caremark to Support Heart Health


Sister to Sister is proud to announce its partnership with CVS Caremark.  This relationship will allow Sister to Sister and CVS Caremark to work together to reduce the risk of heart disease by sharing health information and collaborating on preventive health screening community events.  CVS Caremark has supported Sister to Sister heart-health screening events in the Balti

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"Building Wellness One Heart at a Time" Study Open for Enrollment


Sister to Sister, in conjunction with Brigham and Women's Hospital, is proud to announce a comprehensive online wellness study developed to empower users on their path to a healthier heart!

International Woman's Heart Day Addresses Global Heart Disease Crisis


Washington DC - Sister to Sister held its third International Woman's Heart Day Screening and Brunch at Neiman Marcus, Mazza Gallerie on Friday, February 18th, 2011.  It was an amazing event in which over 42 countries took the first step to help combat the global crisis of women and heart

Sister to Sister Advocates for Heart Disease Prevention on Capitol Hill


In its eighth year, Sister to Sister’s Heart Screening and Education Events were held in the House of Representatives on December 7, 2010, and in the Senate on February 14, 2011.  Close to 300 legislators and staff members learned their personal risk for heart disease, and the steps that can be taken to prevent it.

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