Heart Institute Hosts Women’s Heart Health Fireside Chat in Hot Springs

The Heart Institute hosted the inaugural Women’s Heart Health Fireside Chat & Luncheon in Hot Springs on Friday, February 8. The event was held at The Warehouse, the Senior Center’s temporary home. Approximately 50 heart patients were treated to a heart healthy lunch, an introduction from Dr. Doug Ross, Chief Medical Officer for CHI St. Vincent and President of Hot Springs, a presentation from Dr. Nazneen Tata entitled, “Women & Cardiovascular Disease” and an interactive “fireside chat” between Dr. Oyidie Ogbokidi and one of her patients.

The event focused on the importance of maintaining a healthy heart, recognizing the symptoms of heart issues and encouraging women to take care of themselves and listen to what their body is telling them.