The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Women’s Networking Committee is holding their second woman’s networking luncheon program for 2023 Tuesday, February 28^th from 12 noon to 1 pm at Edgewood located at 22 Edgewood Lane in Drums. The event is being sponsored by Geisinger and it is open for any woman to attend.

The program will begin promptly at 12 noon and will include a lunch buffet. Our guest speaker is George Ruiz, MD, Board Certified Cardiologist for Geisinger. Dr. Ruiz will present on Heart Health in honor of February being American Heart Month. Everyone is encouraged to wear red to the program!

George Ruiz, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist who cares for men and women. He specializes in general heart care including treatment for heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, adult congenital heart disease and heart disease in pregnancy.

He has a clinical interest in treating heart failure and managing ventricular assist devices. “I love getting people back to who they were and coaching them to re-connect with their goals,” he says. “Heart failure routinely limits patients — I get excited when we can give patients back what heart failure has taken from them. It’s inspiring to see patients reclaim their lives.” He adds, “There’s something magical about a second chance. I always wanted to be part of team that made second chances possible.”

Dooprize drawings including, a free lunch for the next program and the opportunity to give an introduction of your business at the event will be drawn. Women are encouraged to bring along promotional items, such as business cards, brochures, giveaways, etc. to display on our business resource table.

Additional luncheon programs for the remainder of the year have been set for Tuesdays, March 28^th; May 23^rd; July 25^th, September 26^th; and November 28^th.

The cost to attend the luncheon program is $25.00 for Chamber members and $30.00 for non-Chamber members. Proceeds will benefit the Women’s Empowerment Grant Fund. Reservations are required by registering online, contacting the Chamber office at 455-1509, or emailing .