Cincinnati--The Christ Hospital and The Lindner Center for Research and Education will hold a FREE congestive heart failure (CHF) education program called "Romancing the Healthy Heart," on Wednesday, Aug. 1, from 3:30 - 6 p.m. in The Christ Hospital Auditorium, A-Level, 2139 Auburn Ave. Admission, parking and refreshments are FREE. Limited seating is available and registration is required. Call 513-585-CARE to register. Topics will include:

• Back to the Basics of CHF -- Eugene Chung, M.D.
• Women and Heart Disease -- Dean J. Kereiakes, M.D.
• Device Update For Managing CHF -- Santosh Menon, M.D.
• How to Reduce Trans Fats in Desserts -- Master Chef John Kinsella, Cincinnati State University, Culinary School, and President of International Culinary Society
• You Need Not Huff and Puff to a Healthier Heart (Audience Participation) -- Cheri Miller, Exercise Physiologist, Cardiac Wellness Center, The Christ Hospital
• Put Your Heart in Our Hands -- Current Research Opportunities -- Karen Ibanez, R.N., Nurse Coordinator, The Lindner Center

Heart failure affects nearly five million Americans and, as more people are surviving heart attacks but being left with weakened hearts, it is the only major cardiovascular disease on the rise. While there is currently no known cure for heart failure, recent scientific advances in treatment offer patients a more normal life expectancy.

The Christ Hospital is a 555-bed, not-for-profit acute care hospital, offering services in cardiovascular care, spine treatment, women's health, major surgery, cancer, behavioral medicine, orthopedics, emergency care, kidney transplant and others. It is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation's top hospitals, and has been named Cincinnati's Most Preferred Hospital for 11 consecutive years by National Research Corporation (NRC). For more information about The Christ Hospital, visit www.TheChristHospital.com.

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