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.

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. 

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.

Sister to Sister in Washington, D.C.

Sister to Sister Holds Heart Check 2009 on Capitol Hill

Washington, DC - 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.