Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library Offers Free Heart Health Education

Events include interactive cardiac kiosk and hands-on CPR training during American Heart Health Month

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library (KVML) in Indianapolis is partnering with the Ascension St. Vincent Foundation to offer free heart health resources for visitors, including an interactive digital education kiosk and a hands-on CPR training session, from February 9-16 in recognition of American Heart Health Month.

Why it matters

The events aim to provide practical, life-saving skills to the community, aligning with Kurt Vonnegut's principles of common decency and care for one another. Heart health is an important issue that affects many families, and the museum hopes to empower visitors with knowledge and training.

The details

The Cardiac Education Digital Information Kiosk will feature short, accessible segments on a range of heart-health topics, allowing visitors to explore the full 90-minute program for free during regular museum hours. On Valentine's Day, February 14, KVML will also host a free, in-person CPR training session led by a medical professional, which will include hands-on practice with CPR mannequins and is open to individuals and families with no prior experience required.

  • The Cardiac Education Digital Information Kiosk will be available from February 9-16, 2026 during regular museum hours.
  • The free, in-person CPR training session will take place on February 14, 2026 from 12:00-2:00 PM.

The players

Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library (KVML)

A museum and library dedicated to preserving the work and legacy of author Kurt Vonnegut, located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Ascension St. Vincent Foundation

A charitable organization that supports the work of Ascension St. Vincent, a healthcare system in Indiana.

Julia Whitehead

Founder and CEO of the Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library.

Dennis Disney

A Registered Respiratory Therapist-Advanced Critical Care Specialist and Emergency-Accredited Educator who will lead the CPR training session.

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What they’re saying

“Heart health is something that touches every family. Offering practical, life-saving skills, especially on Valentine's Day, feels like a meaningful way to live out Vonnegut's belief in common decency and care for one another.”

— Julia Whitehead, Founder and CEO of the Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library (carrollcountydailynews.com)

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The takeaway

This partnership between the Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library and the Ascension St. Vincent Foundation demonstrates the importance of community-based efforts to promote heart health awareness and education, aligning with Vonnegut's values of compassion and care for one another.