MedHQ will host the Heart of Business Conference, an event that focuses on wellness for individuals in their personal and professional lives.
The event will be held on Sept. 19 and feature presentations on the importance of mental and physical health, coaching and enhanced employee engagement. MedHQ COO Rita Hernandez Figi is directing the event. She spent several years as a member of the American Heart Association Chicago Metro Board of Directors and continues to serve on several of the organization's national committees.
Speakers at the event include:
• Brian Shields, associate executive vice president of the Midwest region for the American Heart Association speaking about an AHA health and wellness initiative
• Dr. Judith Wright of the Wright Foundation, speaking about emotional intelligence
• Grace Lichtenstein, of Humana, speaking about enhancing employee engagement
MedHQ also plans to participate in the American Heart Association Chicago Heart Walk on Sept. 20, and committed to raising $100,000 for the AHA.
Learn more about the event here.