Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) invites the community to attend “Questions with the Cardiologist” on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. for an opportunity to enjoy a heart-healthy breakfast while visiting one-on-one with CIS cardiologists, Dr. Deepak Thekkoott and Dr. Charles Thompson. The event will take place at the CIS Zachary clinic in the new Lane Medical Plaza at 6550 Main Street, Suite 1000.

Registration is not required and anyone is invited to attend. For more information, please call 654-1559 or toll free (877) 654-1550.

The first to open a cardiology practice in Zachary, CIS works hand-in-hand with LRMC to provide total and complete cardiovascular care to patients in Zachary. Voted Mid-sized Business of the Year for 2009 by the Zachary Chamber of Commerce, CIS provides the Zachary community with innovative procedures and the latest technology coupled with compassionate care.

CIS is one of the most respected groups of cardiologists, representing nearly every specialty in heart and circulatory medicine. With a team of nearly 500 dedicated staff, CIS serves communities throughout the state, as well as national and international patients, at its 11 clinics. CIS consistently positions itself at the forefront of technology by providing the most up-to-date technology coupled with compassionate care. This mission has guided the institute for more than 25 years of service to south Louisiana. For more information about CIS, call 1-800-425-2565 or visit www.cardio.com.