LEWISTON — Individuals and family members living with familial hypercholesterolemia, and others with high cholesterol and a family history of early heart disease who want to learn more, are invited to connect with others in the area who have FH, hear from FH experts about the latest developments in FH research and understanding, and have the chance to ask questions about FH.

The meeting will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10, at the Edmund S. Muskie Archives (Bates College), 70 Campus Ave., Lewiston. Those wishing to attend may register at: https://mainecommunityforum.eventbrite.com by Aug. 5.

Those attending will learn about what the FH Foundation is doing to advocate for the FH community and how people can help.

FH is a common genetic disorder that causes high LDL (“bad”) cholesterol from birth. Lifelong exposure to high LDL cholesterol can lead to heart disease, but with early diagnosis and consistent treatment, individuals with FH can live longer, healthier lives.

For more information, email: jp@thefhfoundation.org, call 626-583-4674 or go to: https://thefhfoundation.org/.