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Local Heart Experts to Speak on the Importance of Heart Health

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Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute invites the community to attend a free engaging and informative seminar focused on heart health! Our expert speakers, Warren Willey, DO; Benjamin Call, MD; and Jacob DeLaRosa, MD will provide valuable insights and practical advice to help you take charge of your heart health. Whether you’re looking to improve your own cardiovascular wellness or support a loved one on their journey, this seminar is for you! Join us Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 12 p.m. at Portneuf Medical Center in the Pebble Creek Conference Room. Lunch will be provided. Those interested in attending are encouraged to R.S.V.P. by calling 208-239-2580.

Dr. Willey is honored to be the presenting speaker and a part of the Wheeler Family Endowment guest lecture series. He has established a holistic practice in Southeast Idaho that promotes physical and psychological wellness. He has published five books and offers many different online courses to aid those who seek healthier lives. Dr. Willey has over 30 years of experience in exercise development and nutritional intervention.

In 2022, Ann Wheeler established the Wheeler Family Endowed Chair of Cardiovascular Surgery at Portneuf Health. The endowment, held in trust at the Portneuf Health Trust in Pocatello, is to be used for educational programs and resources to continue to advance the cardiovascular program at the hospital and to fuel the next generation of discoveries in the treatment of heart disease in the region. Jacob DeLaRosa, MD, cardiothoracic surgeon at Portneuf Medical Center is the Wheeler Family Endowed Chair of Cardiothoracic Surgery.

“I look forward to welcoming Dr. Willey to Portneuf Medical Center to engage in conversation about heart health,” said Dr. DeLaRosa. “I encourage community members to come to this presentation and learn about how heart health is at the center of overall health.”

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to prioritize your heart health. Reserve your spot today by calling 208-239-2580. Seating is limited, so please RSVP.

Together, let’s take steps towards healthier hearts and happier lives.