On Tuesday, February 28, 2006, L.A. County Sup. Gloria Molina gave a keynote address at a community forum themed "Latinas and Heart Disease: What You Need to Know and What You Can Do." Though afflictions like breast cancer and osteoporosis typically come to mind when the topic of women's health arises, in fact, heart disease actually is the number one killer of women. Latinas are particularly susceptible since traditional, "south of the border" diets tend not to be "heart smart" -- so it is imperative to raise awareness of heart disease among female family and friends. With this in mind, the L.A. County Office of Women's Health held a community dialogue on this important issue at St. Anne's Church in the Westlake region of Los Angeles. Participants received the most up-to-date information on heart disease. They also enjoyed a special culinary exposition where chefs demonstrated how to cook "heart smart" food that is still healthy, tasty, and inexpensive. To learn more about preventing heart disease, access the Internet at http://www.americanheart.org.