Heart Health

According to the World Health Organization, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the world, even though it is often preventable with healthy lifestyle choices such as exercising and maintaining an appropriate weight. For those with heart disease, new surgical options have revolutionized care, allowing people with the condition to live long, high-quality lives.

On May 21, City Club welcomes heart health specialists Dr. Sanjiv Kaul and Dr. Albert Starr. These two physician-scientists will explain why the occurrence of heart disease in Oregon is among the worst in the nation and will share how they propose to reverse that trend. They will address new findings in heart health and discuss the most current treatment and prevention options that are available in Oregon.

Sanjiv Kaul, MD, is Professor of Cardiology, Professor of Medicine, Professor of Radiology and Chief of the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University. Albert Starr, MD, is Medical Director of the Providence Heart & Vascular Institute, Professor of Surgery at Oregon Health & Science University and a graduate of Columbia College Medical School.

Purchase tickets at www.pdxcityclub.org or call 503-228-7231 x110.

Where: The Governor Hotel, 614 SW 11th Ave., Portland OR 97205

When: Doors open at 11:30 AM, Program begins at 12:15 PM and concludes at 1:15 PM

Transportation and parking: The Governor Hotel is accessible by bus, Portland Streetcar and MAX light rail. A SmartPark garage is located one block away from the Governor Hotel at 730 S.W. 10th Ave.

Cost: Luncheon tickets are $16 for City Club members and up to two guests, $20 for nonmembers. Limited coffee/tea table tickets are $5 and are available at the door on a first-come, first-served basis. General seating is free for members and $5 for nonmembers. A limited number of $5 coffee/tea tickets are available at the door on a first-come, first-served basis.

Reservations: Reservations required for lunches only; reservations close at 2 p.m. on the Wednesday prior to the event. Reservations for lunch are strongly encouraged. To reserve a lunch via telephone, individuals (members and non-members) should call our voice mail reservation line, 503-228-7231, ext. 110. A limited number of lunch tickets are generally available at the door. Luncheon tickets reserved after the 2:00 PM Wednesday deadline or purchased at the door will be subject to an additional $4 charge. General seating and coffee/tea tickets will be available at the door.

Sponsors: Friday Forums this quarter are sponsored by Key Private Bank, Northwest Natural and Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt.