Heart disease is the No. 1 worldwide killer of men and women, including in the United States. For example, heart disease is responsible for 40 percent of all the deaths in the United States, more than all forms of cancer combined.

The goal of the St. Francis Heart Center’s prevention and screening programs is to educate people about controllable risk factors and help them prevent cardiovascular disease.

The St. Francis Cardiac Screening Center was designed to prevent, detect and treat heart disease.