Join University Hospitals for Heart Day at Westlake’s DoubleTree by Hilton

A Free Event Featuring Presentations from Renowned Heart Experts

University Hospitals St. John Medical Center, a Catholic hospital, and University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center are proud to present “Heart Day” – an event featuring presentations by renowned heart experts.

Heart Day is taking place on Thursday, February 18, from 5 – 8:30 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton (formerly Holiday Inn), 1100 Crocker Road, Westlake. The event is free and open to the public. Appetizers and beverages will be served. Pre-registration is required.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Through this event, leading medical and surgical leaders will provide attendees with valuable information and insights to help improve their heart health.

The first of four quarterly events planned for 2016, “Heart Day” will feature a heart-healthy cooking demonstration followed by informative presentations from physicians of UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute. Ranked in the top one percent of hospitals in the nation for cardiology and heart surgery by U.S. News & World Report, UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute offers patients advanced, comprehensive care for cardiovascular conditions. Learn more at www.UHhospitals.org/Heart.

Heart Day topics will include: the signs and symptoms of heart disease; atrial fibrillation; mitral valve repair and the latest innovations in cardiovascular care. Speakers for the event include: Atul R. Hulyalkar, MD; Kara Quan, MD; Yuriy O. Zhukov, MD; and Daniel Simon, MD, President, UH Case Medical Center and President, UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute.

Information about the events planned for the second, third and fourth quarters of 2016 will be announced at a later date. For more information, visit www.uhhospitals.org/health-and-wellness/health-matters.

To register for Heart Day, please call 1-877-597-6348 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.