Rep. Mandisha Thomas to Hold Virtual Cardiovascular Health Summit
State Representative Mandisha Thomas (D-South Fulton) will host the “Heart of the Matter" virtual health summit on Wednesday, Feb. 23 from 6- 8 p.m.
The summit takes place during American Hearth Month. Organizers will provide information about contributors to heart disease, agriculture, food access, as well as stressors and environmental issues that exacerbate heart disease. The public is invited to join the conversation and learn more about their cardiovascular health.
The event will be facilitated in collaboration with the Georgia Department of Public Health, along with medical professionals, farmers and nutritionists from across the state. Confirmed speakers and guests include: Dr. Ameen F. Person, Kaiser Permanente; Dr. Steven Robert Sigman, Piedmont Hospital; Dr. Melissa S. Bu...