Women’s Chamber to discuss heart disease awareness Feb. 19

The Kansas City, Kansas, Women’s Chamber of Commerce will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, at Providence Medical Center, Auditoriums B and C, 8929 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kansas.

The “Go Red for Women Luncheon” will focus on heart disease awareness. Cardiovascular diseases are the No. 1 killer of women, and 80 percent of cardiac and stroke events may be prevented with education and action, according to health officials.

Dr. Prashanth Katrapati will speak on how women can help prevent, be aware of symptoms and treat heart disease.

The cost of the luncheon is $20 for members, and $25 for non-members. To register, visit https://kckwomenschamber.org/.