The Heart & Vascular Institute at El Camino Hospital offers a variety of lectures, support groups and programs for patients and their families. In the calendar below, you can view events by clicking on them directly, or to see a list of each month's events, click the list view icon . For more details on any of these events, call the El Camino Hospital health line at 800-216-5556.

February is American Heart Month
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. The chance of developing coronary heart disease can be reduced by taking steps to prevent and control your risk factors. We have designed activities and lectures for the entire month of February to help you learn more and take an active role in keep your heart healthy! View all our Heart Month Events.

Life Line Screenings
The Heart and Vascular Institute at El Camino Hospital is partnering with Life Line Screening, the nation’s leading provider of community-based preventive screenings, to stop stroke and hip fractures in their tracks. Screening can identify risk factors that lead to stroke or fractures before these disabling or deadly events occur. special Wellness Package of all five screenings is available for only $149. Be sure to mention El Camino Hospital when you register and receive a $10.00 discount!

Free Blood Pressure Screenings -- Mountain View
Our free drop-in blood pressure screenings take place every Friday, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (except holidays) and are open to anyone in the community.  The screenings take place on the first floor of the main hospital in the Health Library and Resource Center. No appointment necessary. For more information call 800-216-5556. This free service is provided by the Health Library & Resource Center.