BETHEL — “The characteristics of heart disease in women are quite unique compared to men,” said Dr. Daniel van Buren, who will speak on “Good Strong Heart: Women and Heart Disease” from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, at the Bethel Congregational Church, Church Street. The snow date will be Feb. 14.

Van Buren said these differences must be emphasized when educating women about heart disease, and considered for the proper diagnosis and management of heart disease in women.

To Your Health of Western Mountains Senior College offers this program to call attention to heart disease in women during American Heart Month. This program is part of a year-long series presented by To Your Health focusing on the theme, “Keeping the glass half-full; maximizing our health and happiness as we grow older.”

Van Buren is the Director of Cardiovascular Medicine of the New England Heart Institute at Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin, NH. He completed his internal medicine and cardiology training in Brooklyn, N.Y. and now resides in Bethel. He is board certified in internal medicine, adult echocardiography, nuclear cardiology and cardiovascular disease.

Van Buren said heart disease is the number one killer of women in the U.S. He will discuss the prevention of heart disease in women, how to recognize the symptoms, screenings for heart disease and how women should advocate for themselves with their providers. He will allow time for questions and will have handouts available.

The public is invited and admission is free. Light refreshments available. For more information, contact Rosabelle Tifft at 824-2053.

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