BETHEL – “Heart Disease – A Family Affair” will be the topic of the Central MaineHeart and Vascular Institute’s third annual Winter Ski and Learn Symposium set for Friday through Sunday, March 10 to 12, at the Bethel Inn and Country Club.

The conference is designed to explore the clinical characteristics of seven fictitious patients from the same family. The program faculty will consist of physicians and a doctorate-trained researcher. Continuing medical and nursing education credits are available for participants.

The three-day program is designed for primary care and emergency physicians, family practice residents, critical care and emergency nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and others interested in learning about advances in the prevention, treatment and management of cardiovascular disease.

Several topics will be considered and there will be a “Question the Experts” session featuring the faculty. Anyone seeking more information should call 753-3910.