Heart disease kills more women than breast cancer, stroke, and lung cancer combined, making it
the number one killer of African American women, according to the American Heart Association.

Don't be a statistic. Learn more about the importance of cardiovascular
care and your risk factors for heart disease at these free events:

OUR FIRST ANNUAL SISTERS WITH HEART AWARD:

Calling all women who have made extraordinary contributions in bringing healthcare solutions and
resources to their communities! From organizing educational outreach programs to arranging health walks and
community health fairs, women throughout Maryland have helped make health a priority for other women. Now we would like to recognize these women with our first annual Sisters with Heart award.

If you know someone in your community who is a Sister with Heart, please download the nomination form by clicking here.
The Sisters with Heart award is part of A Sister’s Heart, a community outreach initiative of St. Agnes Hospital.

After downloading the form, please complete the questionaire and submit it by November 1 , 2008 to:
A Sister’s Heart
c/o St. Agnes Hospital
900 S. Caton Avenue, MS #231
Baltimore, MD 21229

or via email to sistersheart@stagnes.org.

We look forward to hearing from you about the special women in your life! Award winners will be notified by a St. Agnes representative in the coming months. Award recepients will be recognized at a ceremony later this year. More details to follow!

ONGOING EVENTS, CLASSES AND SCREENINGS:

Free Blood Pressure Screenings
The 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month
12:30pm - 2:30pm
St. Agnes Hospital (main entrance)
*No registration is required but they are given on a first come first serve basis.

Cardiac Support Group
For people who are suffering or recovering from cardiovascular disease.
The second and fourth Tuesday of each month.
St. Agnes Hospital
*For more information, please call 410-368-2246.

Living with Heart Failure
At our class you will learn about living well with Congestive Heart Failure. This class is only for people with Congestive Heart Failure and their families.
St. Agnes Hospital
*For more information please call (410) 368-2246.

HeartCare Program
Our Heart Care program is geared for people who need lipid management.
St. Agnes Hospital
*For more information on this program, please call (410) 368-2246.

Cholesterol Control - The Lipid Management Program
Our program is a complete cadiovascular risk evaluation and work with a cardiologist, nurse educator, dietician and exercise specialist to improve your cholesterol levels and reduce your risk of heart disease.
St. Agnes Hospital
* For more information call (410) 368-2246.

ANNUAL EVENTS:
STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS ABOUT RED DRESS SUNDAY 2009!

RED DRESS SUNDAY
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Morning services at participating churches throughout Maryland.
For a complete list of participating churches, click here. If your church would like to participate in Red Dress Sunday, please complete the Church Participation Form and fax it to Apryl Lomax at 410-368-3580.

St. Agnes' annual Red Dress Sunday is held on the Sunday before Valentine's Day every February during American Heart Month. Women participating in Red Dress Sunday are encouraged to wear red to Sunday services and churches are encouraged to educate parishoners about the risk factors of heart disease and to provide them with educational materials on maintaining a heart healthy lifestyle.

Sponsors: St. Agnes Hospital, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Associated Black Charities, Sister to Sister Foundation, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute American Heart Association, NeighborCare, Bon Secours Baltimore Health System, St. Joseph Medical Center, Channel Magazine, The Afro American Newspapers

RED DRESS SUNDAY - Prince George's County
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Morning services at participating churches throughout Prince George's County
For a complete list of participating churches, click here. If your church would like to participate in Red Dress Sunday, please complete the Church Participation Form and fax it to Stephanie Hertzog at 202-269-7160.

Expanding on the success of Red Dress Sunday throughout the Baltimore metro area, St. Agnes Hospital, along with Providence Hospital, will host the first Red Dress Sunday in Prince George's County on Sunday, February 17. Following tradition, women participating in Red Dress Sunday are encouraged to wear red to Sunday services and churches are encouraged to educate parishoners about the risk factors of heart disease and to provide them with educational materials on maintaining a heart healthy lifestyle.