SHELBY — Heart health takes center stage at an empowering community lecture, hosted by the Women’s Fund of The Shelby Foundation on Monday, July 28 at the Shelby Community and Senior Center.
Sue Ann Payne, a 2023 heart attack survivor, is leading the charge to raise awareness and educate women on the signs, risks, and recovery process related to heart disease.
Passionate about equipping others with knowledge that could save lives, Payne will share her personal journey and encourage women to advocate for their health.
Joining the discussion is a distinguished panel of heart health experts from OhioHealth Mansfield, specializing in cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, hypertension, and high blood pressure:
Dr. Jennifer Dickerson – A leader in advanced cardiac imaging, Dr. Dickerson serves as the practice lead physician at OhioHealth Mansfield Heart and Vascular and is the Echo Lab Director.
Kerri Endicott, RN – A dedicated Nighttime Registered Nurse in the CVICU, Kerri is pursuing her MSN in Education and has spent her entire career in healthcare.
Shelby McGarvey, MS, ACSM-CEP – With a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology, Shelby is a certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist who has worked in cardiac rehabilitation for four years. She also trains clients at the OhioHealth Ontario Wellness Center.
This educational event offers practical, actionable information for women of all ages and is a unique opportunity to hear directly from medical professionals and a survivor’s firsthand experience.
The program will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Shelby Community and Senior Center, 154 N. Gamble Street.
Doors open at 6 p.m. The cost of lecture is $15, which includes a heart-healthy dinner, but there is no fee for 100+ Women for Shelby members.
Reserve your seat today and join us in making heart health a priority in our community by visiting www.shelbyfoundation.org or by calling 419-342-3686.
Shelby Foundation Women’s Fund
The Shelby Foundation established the Women’s Fund in 2009 to empower women of all ages to achieve their full potential and thrive as members of our community by promoting intellectual, physical, emotional, social, economic, and cultural growth.
Since its inception, thousands of dollars have been awarded in grants to local nonprofit partners who help women and children.