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Hosted by the Valve Science Center
A Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day Event
February 21, 2026
02/21/2026 10:00
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Until From Basics to Breakthroughs: Heart Valve Health and Vitality Begins
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Join us in raising awareness for heart valve disease! This event is a free interactive, engaging educational opportunity for community members, patients and family members of patients with valvular heart disease. All are welcome to join!
Location: Dellwood Country Club | 29 East Highway 96, Dellwood, MN 55110
Date & Time: Saturday, February 21, 2026 | 10:00am - 12:00pm CT
Meet the Faculty
Agenda
| 10:00am | Registration, Exhibits & Brunch Buffet |
| 10:30am | Welcome (Kristine Fortman, PhD) |
| 10:35am | Patient Story |
| 10:40am | Heart Valve Disease Overview (Dr. Jennifer Riggs) |
| 10:55am | Lifetime Management of Heart Valve Disease (Dr. Sebastian Iturra) |
| 11:10am | Lifesaving Research at MHIF (Dr. Nadira Hamid) |
| 11:25am | Audience Q&A (Featuring all faculty & moderated by Dr. Nadira Hamid) |