The community is invited to a free Heart Month educational presentation at Mercy Memorial Hospital in the large conference room on Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Muhammad Ashraf, MD, with Cardiologists of Clark and Champaign Counties, will explain the risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) and undiagnosed Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). He will also differentiate between lumbar spine pain and a blockage in arms and legs.

There are more than 3 million cases of both Coronary Artery Disease and Peripheral Arterial Disease each year in the United States. To learn more about both, RSVP by calling 937-484-6112 by Feb. 21. Light refreshments will be served.