NILES — A program to help southwest Michigan residents deal with congestive heart failure is coming to the region, thanks to a local health care provider.

Lakeland Health will offer “Living Well with Heart Failure,” a free class for community members about congestive heart failure, a chronic condition characterized by the heart’s inability to meet the blood flow needs of the body. The program will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 10, in the Buchanan Area Health Resource Library at Lakeland Hospital Niles, located at 31 North St. Joseph Dr.

Participants will learn to identify common causes and symptoms of heart failure, as well as new daily routines that can dramatically improve one’s quality of life. Preregistration for the class is required; call (269) 556-2808 or (866) 260-7544. Visit llakelandhealth.org or find Lakeland Health on Facebook or Twitter for more classes and events.

Lakeland Health is a non profit, community-owned health system, which includes three hospitals, an outpatient surgery center, a cancer center, rehabilitation centers, long-term care, hospice, home care services and physician practices. Lakeland has over 4,000 employees who provide clinical and support services at locations throughout southwest Michigan, and partners with more than 450 affiliated physicians and other providers. For more information, visit lakelandhealth.org.