Heart Smart for Women will be offered from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, in the Boikan Conference Center of Saint Joseph Hospital, 2900 N. Lake Shore Dr. Join a panel discussion with female physicians Perla Benrubi, M.D., Cardiologist, Kornelia Krol, M.D., Obstetrician and Gynecologist, and Mindy Nora, M.D., Internist, as they discuss lipids (the fat the body produces), hormone replacement therapy, cardiac risk factors and the importance of exercise and diet in preventing and treating heart disease. They will also explain how cardiovascular disease symptoms differ between women and men. Registration is required; call 877-RES-INFO (877-737-4636) to register. |
