Ventura, CA - Heart disease continues to be the number one killer of American men and women; as a result, Community Memorial Health System is offering free prevention strategy programs presented by leading local experts every third Thursday of the month.

The next prevention strategies program, entitled “Heart Healthy for the Holidays: Cooking Consciously during the Season for Great Taste & Optimal Health,” is set for Thursday, Nov. 15. Jessica McGrath, a local food behaviorist, certified holistic health coach and personal chef, will present the program that will run from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the CMHS Training Center, located at 2809 Main St. Refreshments will be served.

Reservations are required as seating is limited. Call 805/667-2818 or email healthaware@cmhshealth.org.

Community Memorial Hospital is a member of Community Memorial Health System, a not-for-profit health system, which is comprised of Community Memorial Hospital, Ojai Valley Community Hospital, and 11 family-practice health centers entitled Centers for Family Health. The health system is located in Ventura County, California.