A Heart to Heart: LewisGale Regional Health System Offers Heart-Healthy Events   Salem, VA, January, 2012 – LewisGale Regional Health System is celebrating heart month with several free events at its hospitals aimed at educating the public about the nation’s number one killer. These events will offer patients information on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heart disease. “Our reputation for high-quality care has made us a leader in cardiac care in this region,” said Victor E. Giovanetti, President, LewisGale Regional Health System. “For more than 35 years, we’ve offered patients a range of services to care for their hearts and our upcoming educational events are just one more way to help them live healthier lives.” LewisGale’s hospitals consistently rank among the top in the nation for heart care. LewisGale Regional Health System is also the only health system in Southwest Virginia with fully accredited chest pain centers at all of its hospitals. The Joint Commission also recently recognized three of its hospitals for exemplary heart attack care proven to give patients the best possible outcomes LewisGale Hospital Alleghany Lunch & Learn Series Noon – 1 p.m.       • Feb. 8 - Heart Disease & Women      (conf. room B) • Feb. 15 - Heart Healthy Lifestyle (board room) • Feb. 22 - Stress Management for Women      (board room) • Feb. 29 - Heart Attack: A Community Problem (conf. room B)

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