Heart disease is the No. 1 killer in the United States, yet most Americans don’t understand their risk or how their lifestyle today can impact their heart health tomorrow.

Prevention is the best way to fight cardiovascular disease, and Ohio State Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital invites you to join us in the fight against heart disease by taking steps to live a healthier lifestyle and to make positive changes within your power, right here in Columbus. As central Ohio’s leader in heart and vascular care, Ohio State Ross Heart Hospital has a mission to improve the heart health and well-being of our community.

The Ross Wellness Series provides year-round opportunities for people to learn more about their own heart health through nutrition, education and fitness activities. Our Ross Heart Hospital Garden supplies patients and community members with the tools they need to improve their own health through growing fresh, healthy ingredients.

Ross Wellness Series events

You can join us in taking the challenge for a healthier heart by participating in our Wellness Series. We offer opportunities for people at every level of fitness and health, including: 

• Healthy Hacks in the Kitchen – an informative and interactive nutrition class  
• HeartWalk and Mother’s Day 5K 
• Pour Your Heart Out – an evening at an upscale local restaurant to learn more about heart health  
• TriFit Challenge Triathlon – a premier fitness event ending on The Ohio State University campus

Proceeds from the Ohio State Ross Heart Hospital Wellness Series benefit cardiovascular research at Ohio State that is transforming the lives of those living with heart diseases today as well as advancing how we can prevent heart disease in the future.