Heart Health and You
![Interventional cardiologist Mark Villalon, M.D., reviewing a high resolution digital image of a patient's blood vessels.](../images/22_Feb_Pulse_heartEvent_web_2.jpg)
February is Heart Health month, an opportunity to focus on your cardiovascular health. Learn what steps you can take to reduce your risk by joining our Facebook Live discussion at 5 p.m. on Feb. 17 on the NorthBay Facebook page.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, causing about 1 in 4 deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But there are things you can do to greatly reduce your risk for heart disease through lifestyle changes and, in some cases, medicine.
Join interventional cardiologist Mark Villalon, M.D., as he discusses good heart health, risk factors and what you can do to protect your heart health. The half-hour live streaming chat will include time for questions and answers.
You can join the discussion live at 5 p.m. on Feb. 17, or watch the recording of the talk afterwards by going to:
You can learn more about our Heart & Vascular services through our website or by calling (707) 646-4400.