January 27, 2026 3:20 a.m. 

As part of National Heart Health Month in February, CHI Mercy Health and Centennial Shaw Heart and Vascular Specialists will hold their third annual Heart Health Fair on Friday, February 6th.

A Mercy release said residents should prepare to ignite their journey to a stronger, more vibrant heart at this free high-impact community event.

It will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Mercy campus in Conference Rooms A & B. Attendees should use the south visitor entrance.

Speakers will include:

*Cardiologist Dr. Ashiya Khan will talk about coronary heart disease” at 10:45 a.m.

*Shaw Heart Medical Director Dr. Roger Dreiling will speak on “Atrial Fibrillation: The New Silent Killer”, at 11:45 a.m.

The event will include free blood pressure and body mass index readings. Information will be shared about the critical connection between dental hygiene and its effects on heart health. The fair will have details about managing mental health and stress and its impact on the heart. Smoking cessation experts will be part of the event, to provide resources and support for moving to a smoke-free future.

Details about emergency preparedness, healthy snacks and activities, therapy dogs, and resources from community partners will be offered as well.

The event is free with no registration required.

A number of community partners are supporting the event as well.

For more information, visit the Facebook Healthy Hearts Together – Heart Health Fair Facebook page.