Wellness
Quitting Smoking is the Single Most Important Thing You Can Do For Your Health!
The Quit Smoking Program (QSP) is a nurse-led clinic that provides you with one-on-one support during your attempt to quit.
read moreSleep Apnea and Heart Disease
A good night’s sleep restores energy, improves performance and generally makes you feel better.
read more10 Tips for Emotional Health
All of us have experienced anxiety, sadness, frustration or other negative emotions. While they can cause mental distress, they can also take a toll on your heart health, especially if these feelings are persistent or frequent.
read moreNegative Thoughts Can Become a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
How does one manage stress? Sometimes, it’s as simple as changing our outlook towards an event or situation.
read moreThe FrancoForme Program
The FrancoForme program aims to help you reduce your risk of developing heart disease.
read morePeer-to-Peer Support for Women Living with Heart Disease
After Hope Sarfi had bypass surgery last year, she had good support from family and friends.
read moreCaring for the Caregivers: Tips for Caregivers
Here are 8 valuable tips to make sure you are caring for yourself as well as for your loved one.
read moreCaring for the Caregivers: The Role of Occupational Therapy
The repetitive nature of caring for a loved one recovering at home can be emotionally draining for a caregiver. Tasks such as helping that loved one get out of bed each morning, dress, bathe and eat can also be physically challenging. When a recovering patient can...
read moreCaring for the Caregivers: Recognizing the Challenges
A heart attack or cardiac surgery is a major event. It has a ripple effect that impacts not just the patient, but family and friends as well. Lives can change, often for the long term, casting loved ones in the role of caregiver. These changes can be stressful,...
read moreARE YOU AT RISK?
Congratulations on taking the first step to understanding your risk of cardiovascular disease. This risk assessment tool will ask you questions ranging from your family history to your own personal health. To complete the evaluation make sure to know the following:...
read moreWe thank Scotiabank for the generous contribution they made to the Institute as it moves towards the expansion of its patient care facilities.
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