Centegra to offer free lectures about irregular heartbeat, celiac disease

Centegra Health System will offer two free lectures in June to provide the community an opportunity to learn more about a variety of health topics. Community members will hear a physician speak about irregular heartbeats and a dietitian will speak about symptom prevention for celiac disease.

• When a heart is not beating efficiently, it is referred to as arrhythmia. That could mean the heart is not able to pump enough blood throughout the body. Join Dr. Mehran Jabbarzadeh, an independent electrophysiologist on the medical staff at Centegra Health System, as he discusses various types of atrial fibrillation along with causes and symptoms.

"Getting the Beat to Go On and On," will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, at Centegra Health Bridge Fitness Center-Huntley, 10450 Algonquin Road. Space is limited. Registration is required. To register, call (877) CENTEGRA (236-8347).

• When someone has been diagnosed with celiac disease, small intestinal troubles and painful symptoms may occur. The warning signs can be bloating, weight loss and diarrhea. Join Meg Burnham, registered dietitian at Centegra Health System, as she discusses how a gluten-free diet can "Extinguish Inflammation of Celiac Disease" from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, at Centegra Health Bridge Fitness Center-Huntley, 10450 Algonquin Road. Space is limited. Registration is required. To register, call (877) CENTEGRA (236-8347).