February 4, 2009, Gallipolis - The Holzer Cardiovascular Institute celebrates heart healthy living and has various activities planned throughout the month of February for American Heart Month. In observance of American Heart Month, Holzer Medical Center will display a heart wreath during February to honor all who have been touched by Cardiovascular Disease.

Lighting the wreath this year was Helen Rocchi, who had Quadruple Bypass Surgery at the Holzer Cardiovascular Institute in July by Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Dr. John Perry. Mrs. Rocchi and her husband Remo who reside in Gallipolis were in attendance at the ceremony along with their son, Mario. When asked to comment on their experience at the Holzer Cardiovascular Institute, Mario had this to say, “There are 10 brothers and sisters who all had different opinions on where mom should have her surgery, but Mom ultimately makes the decisions, so we came here. After the great care and experience we had with Dr. Englund and Dr. Perry, all 10 of us agree that she made the right choice." Mrs. Rocchi added "As long as Dr. Englund and Dr. Perry are here, this is where my family will be treated."

John Perry, MD, is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon specializing in Open Heart Surgery. Dr. Perry joined the Holzer Cardiovascular Institute in April 2008 from Cleveland Clinic. Michael Englund, DO, FACOC, is an Interventional Cardiologist specializing in Cardiac Catheterizations, as well as Balloon Angioplasty and Stenting. Dr. Englund joined the Holzer Cardiovascular Institute in 2000.

We were honored to have Mrs. Rocchi and her family there to light our wreath and kick-off American Heart Month. Any additional information regarding American Heart Month or the Holzer Cardiovascular Institute is available by calling 740.446.5002 or visiting the website at www.holzerheart.com.

Holzer Clinic… Medical Excellence, Local Caring.

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