Dr. Stacy Zulueta, PharmD, BCACP, is a board-certified ambulatory care pharmacist with over 14 years of experience, and Dr. Leonard Friedland, Vice President, Director Scientific Affairs and Public Health, GSK Vaccines, is a pediatrician and research scientist who is passionate about vaccines. They will be joining us to share information about shingles and will explain the importance of checking with your local pharmacy, like Walmart, about your risk for shingles and about prevention. Visit easyvax.com to learn more.

Dr. Priya Freaney is a Cardiologist at Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute. Her research focuses on the prevention of heart disease in women with an emphasis on sex-specific risk factors, such as pre-eclampsia and premature menopause. Dr. Freaney will be discussing how menopause affects heart health, what symptoms to watch for and the importance of preventive screening during this stage of life. For more information, visit nm.org/heart.

Sarah McFarlane is a spokesperson for PETA. She oversees PETA’s outreach and content for its faith-based division. Most people would never risk a beloved family member’s life, but every day, people who love their cats allow them to roam unsupervised outside, not realizing that they face a host of dangers. PETA’s Sarah McFarlane will be talking about the surprising dangers cats face when allowed outdoors unattended and how guardians can keep their beloved cats safe. For more information please visit: https://headlines.peta.org/here-kitty-kitty/

Dr. Charles Vega is a primary care physician and Director of UC Irvine’s Program in Medical Education for the Latino Community, and Thelma is a two-time kidney transplant recipient and mother of twin boys. Thelma and Dr. Charles Vega will be discussing the It Takes 2 initiative, along with who’s at risk for developing CKD and how partnering with your doctor to receive complete testing may help reduce the potential for serious complications in the future. For more information, please visit: TestYourKidneys.com.

Commissioner Merle Heatwole is the national leader of The Salvation Army in the United States of America serving as the National Commander. Commissioner Merle Heatwole will be sharing details on the importance of the Red Kettle Campaign (The Salvation Army’s most famous annual fundraising effort, held during the Christmas season), why these resources are needed year-round, and how your support will help your neighbors in need this year and next. Visit give.SalvationArmyUSA.org to donate.

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