McKenzie to Host Lunch & Learn with Cardiologist Dr. Vipin Khetarpal in Honor of American Heart Month

Photo: Vipin Khetarpal, MD, Invasive/Interventional Cardiologist

The heart health of community members is always a priority at McKenzie Health System, and there is an added spotlight during American Heart Month in February. In addition to offering resting EKG tests for $10 plus free glucose and cholesterol screenings for the first 70 women who request them, the organization is hosting a Lunch & Learn event with Cardiologist Dr. Vipin Khetarpal on February 10 from noon to 1 p.m. There will be 10 in-person seats available and unlimited virtual attendance through Zoom. A $5 lunch will be available for in-person registrants.

Dr. Khetarpal will share proactive tips for heart care as well as information on services available locally, with time for questions and answers. Registration is now available at www.McKenzieHealth.org. To register for the online attendance or the in-person seats, click on the event which can be found on the website calendar and use the appropriate link. The in-person event will require social distancing.

“A healthy heart is a happy heart, which is why we love focusing on heart health during February and beyond,” said Billi Jo Hennika, Chief Operating Officer at McKenzie Health System. “We are delighted to welcome the community to join Dr. Khetarpal in an educational and entertaining session on taking the best care possible of your heart.”

Dr. Khetarpal has been in practice for more than 20 years after receiving his medical degree from Maulana Azad Medical College in India and serving his residency at Detroit Medical Center Wayne State University and fellowship at Detroit Medical Center and Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine-Cardiovascular Disease, the American Board of Internal Medicine-Interventional Cardiology, and the National Board of Echocardiography-Adult Echocardiography.

Community members can also visit and “like” the McKenzie Health System Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MckenzieHealthSystem to receive regular tips, recipes, updates, and fun ways to keep your heart healthy during American Heart Month and beyond.