St. Francis-Emory Healthcare, following its mission of Making Communities Healthier, is partnering with Columbus’ Victory Mission for monthly classes and events featuring topics ranging from nutrition, financial management, heart health, diabetes and exercise as part of the Healthy Communities Campaign. This month’s class, a healthy heart lecture, is scheduled for 5:15 pm on Jan. 20, 2022, at Victory Mission, 3448 North Lumpkin Road in Columbus.

St. Francis-Emory Healthcare dietitian Lini Alappat, RD, will present on Nutrition and Heart
Disease, focusing on how to make heart healthy nutritional choices. And, attendees will also
have the opportunity to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Residents can RSVP to 706-596-4486.
“These classes are offered as an engaging, empowering way that the residents of Columbus can
boost their health by attending these informative lectures,” said Victory Mission Rev. Howie P.
Hooper. “The workshops are offered in South Columbus, making it convenient for all to attend
and learn through hands on demonstrations a simple way to shop, prepare, and eat for better
health.”

These events align with the American Heart Association’s “Heart of Columbus” mission, which
aims to draw attention to health issues that are critical to improving and saving lives within our
community. By leveraging the strengths of the organization and collaborating with others to
address the greatest needs in the Greater Columbus area, they work to ensure that every
member of our community will have the greatest opportunity to lead their healthiest life.

Upcoming 2022 schedule:
Date Topic
Jan. 20, 2022 Nutrition and Heart Disease Education Class
Feb. 17, 2022 Healthy Cooking Demonstration