NORTHWEST INDIANA | As the festive season approaches, learn how to navigate holiday feasts without the discomfort of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Whether you’re craving pumpkin pie or a hearty roast, Powers Health Medical Group’s Yazen Assaf, MD, will equip you with the knowledge to enjoy your favorite holiday foods without the burn. This free presentation is from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21 at Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster.

Assaf, a general and bariatric surgeon, will focus on the causes, symptoms and effective management strategies of this gastrointestinal condition that affects about 20 percent of people in the U.S.

Don’t let GERD put a damper on your celebrations – discover how to make this season joyous and reflux-free!

Call 219-836-3477 to register.

For more information about Bariatric Services at Powers Health, visit PowersHealth.org/bariatrics.