January 10, 2007, ST. LOUIS - Heart disease is women’s No. 1 health threat, killing more women than the next six causes of death combined. Yet only 13 percent of women consider heart disease to be their greatest personal health risk. That’s why it’s critical that women get screened to learn their heart disease risk factors and take steps to reduce them.

Women can obtain free heart health screenings with on-the-spot results and advice on adopting heart healthy lifestyles at the National Woman’s Heart Day Health Fair at the St. Louis Galleria on Friday, February 16, 2007, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Women can learn their cholesterol, blood pressure and blood glucose levels and body mass index from the heart health screenings. Results are provided on-site and include an overall risk assessment and counseling from Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University experts. Women also can participate in a variety of activities and learn about heart healthy lifestyles, plus there will be prizes and giveaways.

The heart health fair occurs annually across the nation on the third Friday in February, officially declared as National Woman’s Heart Day by the federal government. The Sister to Sister: Everyone Has a Heart Foundation is sponsoring heart-health screening fairs in 16 major U.S. cities. The St. Louis health fair is presented locally by Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University Physicians.

The event is free. Attendees can pre-register by calling 314-TOP DOCS (314-867-3627) or toll-free 866-867-3627.