Sister to Sister Foundation founder Irene Pollin and Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)

Elizabeth Kucinich and Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio)

The Sister to Sister Foundation holds a women's heart health panel discussion and general health screenings during an event on Capitol Hill at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC on Tuesday, February 7, 2012.  Elizabeth Kucinich, wife of Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) moderated.  The Foundation, established by Irene Pollin, brings light and information to women's heart health issues.

— Report and photographs by James R. Brantley

Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Dr. Jerry Miller

A quick drop of blood for the health check.

Rep. John Mica (R-Fla.) passes a healthy heart reminder
on his way to the Rayburn Cafe

Edward J. Roccella, Ph.D., M.P.H, Former Coordinator, National High Blood Pressure Education Program, National Institutes of Health and Dr. William Besterman

Elizabeth Kucinich and Dr. William Bestermann

Gwenda Harrison and Edward J. Roccella, Ph.D., M.P.H, Former Coordinator, National High Blood Pressure Education Program, National Institutes of Health

Alesha Russey (in red) tries to master the hula hoop

George Washington University's Dr. Scott Kahan gets a blood pressure check, part of the health screening available, from Kathy Sartori