The leading cause of death among women in the United States isn’t cancer – it’s heart disease. Each year, more women die of heart disease than from all forms of cancer combined. The good news is that in most cases, heart disease can be prevented by making simple lifestyle changes.

To help women find out if they may be at risk and how to protect their hearts, a FREE National Women’s Heart Health Fair is planned for Saturday, May 9 at The Prudential Center in Boston in the Belvidere Arcade from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This annual event is organized by Sister to Sister: The Women’s Heart Health Foundation.

At the fair, women will have the opportunity to get a free heart disease screening that reveals their personal level of risk, and be able to talk one-on-one with a medical counselor from Brigham and Women’s Hospital. There will also be medical presentations, lifestyle seminars, cooking and fitness demonstrations, stress-reduction workshops, vendors, raffles, and giveaways. Visit www.sistertosister.org for more information or contact MA Region Executive Director, Margaret Carr at mcarr@sistertosister.org or 781-467-9460.

Pre-Registration at sistertosister.org is strongly encouraged.

The Sister to Sister: Everyone has a Heart Foundation, Inc. is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that helps women take action to improve and maintain their heart health as well as the health of their families and communities.