Southeast Georgia Health System offers heart health education, awareness and life-saving skills to our community throughout February.
Your heart works for you every second of every day. Yet heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, claiming more lives each year than all cancers combined among both men and women. The encouraging news is that heart health isn’t just shaped by genetics or age; it’s influenced by the everyday choices we make.
This February, during Heart Health Month, Southeast Georgia Health System invites the community to learn more about heart disease risk factors and discover practical, achievable ways to support a healthier heart. From educational Lunch & Learn sessions to hands-only CPR training, these activities are designed to empower individuals with knowledge that can truly save lives.
Wear Red Day, Friday, February 6
Show your support for heart health by wearing red on National Wear Red Day. Join Southeast Georgia Health System in raising awareness by sharing your “Wear Red Day” photo on social media using #SGHSGoesRed2026. Be sure to visit the Health System’s Facebook and Instagram pages to see how others are participating.
Heart Health Awareness Lunch & Learns
Living with heart disease doesn’t mean giving up an active, fulfilling life. With the right combination of physical activity, healthy nutrition, and informed lifestyle choices, many people can significantly improve their heart health and quality of life. Attend one of these free Lunch & Learn sessions to hear directly from local providers about common heart conditions and simple steps you can take to protect your heart:
• Friday, February 6, 12-1 p.m.
All About A-Fib
Speaker: Michael Omar, MD
Camden Campus Conference Center
2000 Dan Proctor Drive, St. Marys
• Wednesday, February 11, 12-1 p.m.
Getting Back into Rhythm: Understanding A-Fib
Speaker: Amir Abdoly, DO
Brunswick Campus Linda S. Pinson Conference Center
2415 Parkwood Drive, Brunswick
• Thursday, February 19, 12-1 p.m.
Healthy Plates, Healthy Hearts
Speaker: Matthew Certain, MD
Brunswick Campus Linda S. Pinson Conference Center
2415 Parkwood Drive, Brunswick
• Monday, February 23, 12-1 p.m.
Heart Health Made Easy
Speaker: Meredith Brazell, PA-C
Camden Campus Conference Center
2000 Dan Proctor Drive, St. Marys
To register, call 855-ASK-SGHS (855.275.7447).
Hands-Only CPR
Protecting your heart health is important—but knowing how to respond in an emergency could help save someone else’s life. Cardiac arrest can happen anywhere, at any time, and immediate action is critical.
Throughout February, the Health System will offer free, 30-minute Hands-Only CPR sessions on Tuesdays from 12-2 p.m. in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Education Room on the Brunswick Campus. These brief, easy-to-learn sessions teach participants how to respond confidently in a cardiac emergency.
For more information or to register, call 912.466.1100.
