Healthy Heart Summit - Oklahoma City, OK

The Seafood Nutrition Partnership (SNP) Oklahoma City Coalition invites you to attend the FREE inaugural Healthy Heart Summit.

The Healthy Heart Summit is an annual event held in the Fall of each year around National Seafood Month to promote the benefits of eating heart healthy.

This half day program will bring leaders from business, healthcare, and community together to discuss the importance of a heart healthy diet for the local community, provide user-friendly resources to encourage healthy dietary habits, and identify action items to support the heart health goals of the community.

AGENDA

• Free health screenings, vendor booths, and prizes

• Panel 1: Improving Oklahoma Health Statistics & Role of Nutrition

Alicia L. Salvatore, DrPH, MPH – College of Public Health
Carrie Blumert, Community Partnership Liaison – OKC County Health Department
Deborah Taylor, RDN/LD, SNS – Nutrition Services at Oklahoma City Public Schools
Michelle Dennison-Farris, RD/LD, BC-ADM, CDE – Indian Clinic Health Promotion Director

• Panel 2: Physical Activity & Cardiovascular Health

Jennifer Graef, PhD, RD/LD – OUHSC Nutritional Sciences Department
Josh Williams, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, CSCS – OUHSC Rehabilitation Sciences Department
Lindsey Mitchell – OUHSC Physical Activity Employee Wellness Coordinator
Ron Sutor, MD – INTEGRIS Cardiologist

• Panel 3: Power of Partnerships in Health

Brian dela Cruz, MS, RDN/LD – OUHSC Nutritional Sciences Department
DeLancey Miller – US Foods Seafood COP Specialist
Katie Roberts – Seafood Nutrition Partnership OKC Field Director
Mary Pointer – Regional Food Bank of OK Board Member

• Seafood Cooking Demo presented by the ONIE Project, Stephanie DeBerry

• Breakout session A: Preparation “How to Cook Seafood 101”, DeLancey Miller

• Breakout session B: Access, Affordability, Purchasing, Pam Patty, INTEGRIS

The USDA/HHS Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend at least two servings of seafood per week and at least 250mg of omega-3s EPA+DHA per day to support heart and brain health as part of a healthy diet. Only 10% of Americans eat seafood twice a week and on average Americans take in 80mg of omega-3s EPA+DHA per day.

FAQs

Is the event free?

• Yes, this event is free.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

• No, there will be a registration table with a list of guests who RSVP on Eventbrite.

Where can I park?

Attendees can pull a ticket at the entry gate and validate out of the parking lot

• OU Children's Hospital Leveled Parking
• Parking Garage 13th street + Phillips
• Valet service: Free valet service is available at the main entrances of OU Medical Center and The Children’s Hospital as well as Stephenson Cancer Center and OU Physicians Building

Will food and beverage be served?

• Yes, guests will enjoy a seafood cooking demo along with a casual buffet-style lunch.

What is the dress code?

• Professional casual. Guests will be coming from work and will be dressed accordingly.

Who may I contact with additional questions about the Healthy Heart Summit in Oklahoma City?

• Contact Katie Roberts by email or phone: katie@trifectacomm.net or 405-793-3338