A-fib awareness, nutrition, money lectures at 5th Health-Wellness Expo
Area residents have a chance to learn more about heart health with a new lecture, A-Fib 101, taking place during Shop Farragut’s 5th Annual Farragut Health & Wellness Expo, presented by Turkey Creek Medical Center/Tennova.
The free Expo and lecture is scheduled from 1 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 2, in Farragut Community Center, 239 Jamestowne Blvd., just north of Village Green shopping center.
At 1 p.m., Dr. Keith Kyker, cardiac electrophysiology, and Dr. William W. McAlexander, cardiothoracic surgery, will present this lecture.
“A-Fib is the most common heart arrhythmia in the United States and worldwide,” according to a Tennova Healthcare press release. “There will be two opportunities at the Farragut Health and Wellness event to learn about the causes, concerns and treatments available for those who experience A-fib.”
Karyn Smydra, NR/certified health coach, will present “Empowering Your Health through Nutrition” starting at 2 p.m., and John Nolan, manager of Community and Business, will present “Financial Wellness: Three Things You Need to Know to Get Control of Your Money” beginning at 3 p.m.
“Folks need to come early since this will be one hour less than originally planned, and the A-Fib lectures start right at 1 p.m.,” said Steve Krempasky, Shop Farragut/Farragut Business Alliance executive director.
Along with the lectures, Krempasky said the event is at capacity with 50 venders “specializing in the care of the human body, mind and spirit.
“The Expo will showcase the products and services currently available in our community for your comfort and well-being supporting your healthy lifestyle,” he added. “It gives you an opportunity to talk directly to the business.”
Parking is available at the Community Center and at the shopping center.
