Family Heart Foundation® Launches “Cholesterol Connect®,” Free Screening and Personalized Support

CHAPEL HILL, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Family Heart Foundation® today announced the launch of Cholesterol Connect®, a groundbreaking program that combines free at-home lipid screening with the power of the Family Heart Care Navigation® Center, which provides live, personalized support to help people understand and learn how to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Elevated Lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) and LDL-Cholesterol (LDL-C, referred to as “bad” cholesterol), powerful instigators of CVD that affect millions of Americans, often go undiagnosed, leaving individuals at a significantly higher risk for heart attacks and strokes. At-home screening and access to virtual Care Navigation is open to the public; insurance is not involved. Cholesterol Connect® is sponsored in part by Amgen. Read more...