Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, claiming the lives of both males and females. It is the number one killer in most ethnicities, including Caucasians, African-Americans and Hispanics. Deaths related to heart disease are particularly high in Georgia and the Southeast. The Centers for Disease control estimates that 600,000 people in the U.S. die of heart disease each year – that is one in every four deaths. The CDC also estimates that heart disease costs the U.S. almost $109 billion each year through healthcare services, medications and lost productivity.

• Angioscreen, a painless, non-invasive screening for the risk of heart disease and stroke
• 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• In Milledgeville
• Please call 1-800-627-2393 to register. There is a $50.00 registration fee.

• Angioscreen, a painless, non-invasive screening for the risk of heart disease and stroke
• 11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• The Wellness Center, 3797 Northside Dr. in Macon
• Please call 1-800-627-2393 to register. There is a $50.00 registration fee.

• Congestive Heart Failure Luncheon for Ladies
• 12:00 p.m.
• Fort Valley United Methodist Church, 301 West Church St. in Fort Valley
• Please RSVP to 478-633-7396.

• Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours
• 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• MCCG’s Luce Heart Tower Lobby, 756 First Street in Macon

• “Learning About Heart Failure” Seminar featuring Dr. Erskine James
• 6:00 p.m.
• MCCG’s Luce Heart Tower Lobby, 756 First St. in Macon
• Free parking in the Orange Deck
• To register for this free seminar, please call 478-633-7157

• Heart Healthy Cooking Demonstration
• 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• The Wellness Center, 3797 Northside Drive in Macon
• To register for this free event, please call 478-633-4733.

For more information on Heart Fest 2014 events, please visit www.heartfestmacon.org.