Speaking from the Heart: Advances in Cardiovascular and Lung Care

Learn about the latest in heart, lung, and vascular care from Independence Health System specialists—neighbors who live here, work here, and care for our community with advanced expertise.

✅ Free event open to the public

✅ Complimentary refreshments

✅ Free Screenings at 10 a.m. in Center Court; Use Food Court Entrance
• Blood Pressures
• Total Cholesterol – LDL, HDL, Triglyceride, Glucose
• Sleep Apnea
• Pulmonary Function Testing
• Lung Cancer Screening
• Abdominal Aneurysm Carotid Artery Screening


🎤 Presentation Schedule 🎤


11 a.m. Welcome and Introductions
James Adisey, MD


11:15 a.m. Heart of the Matter – Managing Your Heart Failure
Leanne Woiewodski, MD


11:45 a.m. Spine Fracture Repair: A Minimally Invasive Revolution
Michael Akinyemi, MD


12:15 p.m. Lung Nodule & Lung Cancer Management
Michael Szwerc, MD


12:45 p.m. Afib – Detect and Protect
Raveen Bazaz, MD


1:15 p.m. What Is Vascular Surgery?
Casey Yossa, MD


1:45 p.m. What Is Open Heart Surgery?
Mitsugu Ogawa, MD


2:15 p.m. Sleep Disorders 101
Sanjeev Jethmalani, MD


2:45 p.m. Independence Health System the Heart of Health Care in Westmoreland County
Nevin Baker, DO


Speaking From The Heart is generously supported by
The RK Mellon Family Foundation.

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