Sister to Sister

Capitol Hill 2012

House of Representatives Program: Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

The program includes a briefing on the Importance of Chronic Disease Prevention and Controlling Risk Factors, which speaks to the economics of cardiovascular disease, as well as the importance of research and early detection.

Heart Risk Assessment

To increase the resources and support that is available to women nationwide, Sister to Sister is partnering with Brigham and Women's Hospital to introduce a new FREE online cardiovascular wellness program called “Smart for the Heart”.  

Medicare Screening Initiative to Reduce Healthcare Disparities

A pilot program to reduce healthcare disparities for underserved Medicare beneficiaries and increase the usage of preventive services was developed in partnership with Abbott and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).  

Five Step Screening Intervention

Many people realize that getting screened is one of the most important steps you can take to manage your heart health - even if you think you're healthy.  But what is it that makes a Sister to Sister screening so unique?  It is our Five Step Screening Intervention.   

Capitol Hill 2009-10

Close to 300 Members and staff of the U.S. Senate attended HEART CHECK 2009 on September 30, 2009.  The attendees received complimentary heart screenings and counseling sessions, as well as stress-reducing reiki sessions.

Capitol Hill 2010-11

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.

Capitol Hill Advocacy Days

Since 2002, Sister to Sister’s Advocacy Program on Capitol Hill works to raise awareness in the House of Representatives and U.S. Senate that heart disease is the leading cause of death among both men and women. 

International Heart Health Awareness Campaign

"Women’s Heart Disease Knows No Borders Or Boundaries"

The need for an international program became apparent...

International Woman's Heart Day Screening 2011

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.