Sacred Heart Hospital's SeniorSpirit! program will present a free seminar on "Advances in Acid Reflux" on Tuesday, March 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Gulf Shores Senior Center, 300 E 16th Ave. in Gulf Shores.

The seminar will be presented by Dr. Jeffery Caylor, a board certified surgeon. The seminar will cover the signs and symptoms of acid reflux and new advances in treatment and prevention.

Acid reflux or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is the result of problems where the stomach and the esophagus meet. The muscle there is called the lower esophagus sphincter (LES) and is designed to let food pass through to the stomach and keep it there. When the muscle is weakened or relaxed, it can let the contents of the stomach flow back into the esophagus, causing pain.

As seating is limited, pre-registration is encouraged. To register, please call (850) 416-1620 or 1-877-416-1620.

Sacred Heart SENIORSpirit is a free program for persons 55 and older.  Benefits include free screenings, seminars, special in-patient benefits such as three free guest meal tickets and newspaper delivery per hospital admission, a monthly calendar of events detailing all SENIORSpirit events, and a quarterly newsletter containing health and event information.

For more information, please call (850) 416-7000 or visit www.sacred-heart.org.

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