The Newport Beach Public Library Foundation in collaboration with UCI Health is pleased to present the 2025-2026 season of Medicine in Our Backyard featuring an extraordinary group of renowned doctors and researchers speaking on a wide range of topics. The UCI doctors present the latest studies and newest technologies in an engaging online forum. This series is funded in part by the generosity of long time Newport Beach Public Library Foundation members Mike and Polly Smith.
LOCATION CHANGED TO CIVIC CENTER COMMUNITY ROOM, 100 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, NEWPORT BEACH
Heart Disease Prevention and Treatment
Andy Huang, MD
Assistant Professor —Mary & Steve Wen Cardiovascular Division, Department of Medicine, UC Irvine School of Medicine
Monday, February 23, 2026, 7:00pm
This lecture highlights key steps individuals can take to maintain heart health, including managing blood pressure, eating a heart-healthy diet and staying active. Attendees will learn how to reduce the risk of heart disease and improve cardiovascular wellness.
For more information on the series: https://nbplf.foundation/programs/medicine-in-our-backyard/
Event details and RSVP Information:
- Location: Civic Center Community Room, 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach
- Doors open 6:30pm
- Presentation followed by Q&A
- FREE EVENT
Questions? Contact Director of Programs Kunga Wangmo-Upshaw kupshaw@nbplf.foundation or 949-717-3818.