RICHMOND —
The heart is one of the most vital organs in the human body, but it often is last on the mind of busy women who are trying to juggle home life and careers. This year’s heart health dinner sponsors want to inspire women to take a moment to focus on themselves, and especially their health.
Pattie A. Clay Regional Medical Center and Central Baptist Hospital are joining together to host the “Take Your Health to Heart” event at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Pattie A. Clay Health and Education Center, Harper Square, 2150 Lexington Road. The event will include a free dinner, medical experts with plenty of information and a national speaker with an unusual story.
“Women are at high risk for heart attacks and heart disease,” said Jill Williams, director of marketing and public relations at Pattie A. Clay. She added that heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, and it causes one in three deaths for women.
This year’s speaker is author and storyteller Rudy Galdonik, who has an “amazing story,” Williams said. Galdonik had open-heart surgery at the age of 25. Widowed at the 42, Galdonik uses humor and honesty to impart a message about trusting in God “even when things don’t make sense,” according to a flier for the event.
Also at the event will be cardiologists and other medical professionals who will share information with the attendees on how to keep your heart healthy.
This is the fourth year for the dinner, and Williams said a different theme is chosen every year. This year’s theme is focused on inspiring women to remember to take time for their own health and well-being when trying to balance their busy lives.
“We really try to make it a fun night out,” Williams said. “People have really come to love this event.”
The event kicks off American Heart Month, and is a part of the Hot Women and Health series. The series has lunches or dinners every two to three months where speakers will focus on topics pertaining to women, such as depression awareness, breast and ovarian cancer and even learning self-defense, Williams said.
The Hot Women and Health series is sponsored by PAC, the Madison County Health Department, the Madison County Extension Office and the Healthy You at EKU program.
Space is limited at Thursday’s dinner. Reservations are required, and today is the last day to sign up.
To register, call 625-3156, email sararogers@pattieaclay.org or visit pattieaclay.org/heart.
Sarah Hogsed can be reached at shogsed@richmondregister.com or 624-6694.
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