Colorado State University Extension in La Plata County is working with Tufts University to help women improve their heart health through Strong Women, Healthy Hearts.

Women older than 40 with a body mass index over 24 who exercise less than once a week are eligible to join the program.

A 12-week program, Strong Women, Healthy Hearts will focus on nutrition, heart disease prevention and low to moderate intensity exercise.

Orientation will be held at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 28 and classes will begin March 6. All classes will be held at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave., in the Extension Building.

For more information, call 382-6465.