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Find out more about the types of heart failure and how heart failure affects the body at Goshen Health’s next Heart Failure Support Group. In addition, the session will include information on tests commonly performed to evaluate the heart. A clinical nurse specialist will be available to answer questions and help families better manage the day-to-day details of living with a heart failure diagnosis.
 
The meeting will be Thursday, August 8 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Greencroft Community Center in Goshen. The support group is free, and there is no need to register.
 

Being prepared for doctor’s appointments will help you get the care you need. At Goshen Health’s next Thrive meeting on August 6, from 11:00 a.m. to noon at Greencroft’s Goshen Community Center, Dr. Lisa Orn will talk about creating a basic plan that includes tips and questions to ask so you get the most out of each doctor’s appointment.

 

Interested in changing your diet to improve your heart health? Richard E. Collins, MD – known as the cooking cardiologist – will be presenting to the Goshen community about how the Ornish Lifestyle Medicine^TM program can improve heart health.
 
Find out more about how food can help (or hurt) your heart, sample some delicious plant-based foods, discuss with current Ornish patients and watch a cooking demonstration from Dr. Collins himself. This free event will be from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13 at College Mennonite Church, Goshen.   
 

Natalie Kurtz, MD, has joined Goshen Physicians Pediatrics. Born and raised in Goshen, Dr. Kurtz is passionate about serving her community. She is dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of children through preventive medicine and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses.
 
“We are dedicated to expanding access to care for young patients and their families throughout our community,” said Randy Christophel, Goshen Health President and Chief Executive Officer.
 

The pulmonary rehabilitation program at Goshen Heart & Vascular Center was recently certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). The association reviews facilities to ensure they follow standards and guidelines for best practices published by the association and other professional societies.
 
“Following these standards of care enables us to give the best, scientifically-based care to our patients. We take our commitment to our patients seriously and this certification reflects that,” said Ram Khattri Chettri MBA-HCM, MS, MATS, NP-C, RN, service line administrator for Goshen Health heart and vascular services.