Since the late 1960s, the U.S. death rate for heart disease has decreased by 65%.  Major medical advancements since that time have increased the number of treatment options for those affected by poor heart health. Despite this positive trend, heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States.  In recognition of February as American Heart Month, this article presents information from the Community Health Data Base on heart health, risk factors, and screenings among adults 18 years of age and older residing in the five-county Southeastern Pennsylvania (SEPA) region.